Suzanne K. Templin, 72, Converse, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at home with family members by her side. Mrs. Templin was born at her home in Van Buren on June 29, 1944, to Harwood G. and Berdena F. (Zent) McCracken. On June 16, 1963, Suzanne Kay McCracken married Merle Thomas Templin, who survives.
Suzanne was a 4-H member and enjoyed working with her dad to show beef cows. She graduated from Van Buren High School in 1962 and briefly attended Ball State University. She then worked as a bank teller before marrying Merle. Suzanne was a stay-at-home mother and a bookkeeper for the Templin farming operation. Once her children were raised, she worked for sixteen years at the First Farmers Bank & Trust corporate office in Converse.
Mrs. Templin was a 1968 charter member of the Oak Hill Farm Club and a member of Richland Chapel United Methodist Church, Converse, for 53 years. She served as a Sunday School teacher, worship leader, and treasurer. She also sang in the choir and was involved in many other roles in the church.
Suzanne enjoyed canning, making costumes for her grandchildren, helping with 4-H projects, and baking and cooking for her family. Blessed with the gift of hospitality, she hosted family dinners and guests from near and far. Suzanne loved music, including singing hymns and praise songs, as well as listening to piano music from a variety of time periods. She also attended many sporting events throughout the years to encourage her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Merle, she is survived by her son, Todd (Lois) Templin, Whitestown, and their children, Margo (Ryan) Birk, Brownsburg, and Trevor (Megan) Templin, Whitestown; her daughter, Lynn (Mark) Townsend, East Leroy, Michigan, and their children, Sophie and Macy; and her son, Tim (Teresa) Templin and their children Tori, Claire, and Corey, Converse.
Survivors also include great-grandchildren, LilliAnn Templin, Owen Birk, and a great-grandson on the way; brother, Kent (Nora) McCracken; sister-in-law, Carolyn McCracken; and many dear cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David J. McCracken.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
A celebration of Suzanne’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Richland Chapel United Methodist Church, 5026 N. 900 W.-27, Converse. Friends and family may visit with the family one hour prior to the service, which will be officiated by Pastor Curtis Matteson and Pastor Carolyn Mikesell. Burial will be in Converse Cemetery immediately following the service.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Bendaly, Dr. Rex, the staff of Progressive Cancer Care Center, and Family LifeCare Hospice. The family also appreciates the prayers and encouragement many have shown during this difficult time.
Memorials may be made to Richland Chapel United Methodist Church, 5026 N. 900 W.-27, Converse, IN 46919.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.