Susan Jeanine “Sue” Eastman

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Sue, 61, was born to Glen and Jeanine Eastman on April 26, 1956, in Evanston. Sue passed away on Sept. 14, after a long illness.

She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1978. She became a registered nurse and worked in Butte, Montana, at the St. James Hospital emergency room.

She met her husband, Nick Stanisich, in Butte, and they were married in Evanston on Dec. 29, 1984. Together they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she worked in the Parkview Hospital emergency room.

Later she found her true calling as a school nurse for Idaho Falls School District 91, where she worked until 2001. She moved with her family to Dillon, Montana, in 2001, and worked for community health until she retired from nursing in 2006.

Sue was an exceptional RN who worked tirelessly for patients. She was a beautiful, wonderful and loving daughter, mother and wife. She had a zest for life and instilled that same inspiration in her children and husband. She was an avid swimmer. It was beautiful watching her cut effortlessly through the water. 

She is survived by her mother, Jeanine Eastman, of Evanston; her husband; daughter, Ellie Stanisich; and son, Marko Stanisich. Her surviving siblings include Doug and Mike Eastman of Evanston. Her father, Glen Eastman, preceded her in death. 

Sue was fond of dogs and became especially close with her latest family pet, Sid. 

Visitation will be held at Brundage Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18. A graveside ceremony and interment will be held at 2 p.m. the following day at Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon. 

In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to the Beaverhead County Animal Shelter. 

There is a guestbook available online at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.