Suellen M Garabedian

Lake Havasu, Arizona Suellen M. Garabedian, 45, of Lake Havasu, Arizona and Big Fort, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born in Plattsburgh, New York on April 1, 1964, the daughter of Lynn and Theresa (Martin) King. Suellen grew up in Plattsburgh and attended the Plattsburgh City School District graduating from Plattsburgh High School. Prior to moving to Montana, she was a long time resident of Sarasota, Florida. Suellen started her own beauty shop and was an accomplished nail technician. She was a beautiful, fun loving, independent spirit who loved life and people. Suellen competed in two Mrs. Florida pageants and was runner up in both competitions. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, karaoke and singing. Suellen was predeceased by her infant son Justin Garabedian, her mother Theresa Gallant, her step-father Raymond Gallant, her paternal grandparents Lynn and Bernice King, Sr. and her maternal grandparents Edward and Isola Martin. She is survived by her daughter Sydney Garabedian of Big Fork, Montana, her devoted companion Bob Hanggi of Lake Havasu, Arizona, her father Lynn King and his wife Gabrielle of Deltona, Florida, her sisters; Judi O'Brien and her companion Roger Sherman of Plattsburgh, Nancy Price and her husband Leland of Alexandria, LA, Patti A. King of Plattsburgh, Connie Giles and her husband Gary of Morrisonville, Ruth Anne King of Mount Dora, Florida, Nicole Sarraco and her husband Joey of Deltona, Florida, several aunts and uncles including Aunt Wanda Martin of Plattsburgh, several nieces and nephews including Christy Durrant of Burnt Hills, Tracy Snow of Tupper Lake and Greg O'Brien of Barrington, Illinois, all of whom she grew up with as well as Michelle Santor of Los Angeles, California and Daniel Giles of West Chazy. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, New York. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Interment will be in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends wishing may make donations to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street in Plattsburgh, (518) 561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com