Susan Diane Millikin

Susan Diane Millikin, born October 15, 1951, in Oakland, California, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father at Montrose Memorial Hospital on March 30, 2024, surrounded by her daughters and husband, Chris Millikin.

Susan will leave an immeasurable void in the heart of her love and husband, Chris, with whom she shared 23 beautiful years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret Johnston, and her three children, Joshua, Joel, and Melora Pinke. She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Millikin, her half-sister Vickie Busch, and her daughters, Melissa (Bill) Lords, Melanie (Jeff) Wuerker, Melina (Jason) Tabor, Melodie (Sam) Scalf, Meleah (Joseph) Ouedraogo, Michele (David) Blunt, and Billie Millikin. Her family, which includes 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, was the center of her world.

A woman devoted to her faith and committed to prayer. She is known for her love of Disney after working at Disneyland for some years. She passed on her love of music and singing to her daughters and participated in many choirs and solo events. Susan also played the flute and piccolo when she was in school. She loved the color purple, hearts, and crosses. She was an avid reader and watcher of Wheel of Fortune. Susan was a very proud mother and grandmother, taking great delight in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a small, intimate gathering will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction.