Susan Ann McEwen

Susan Ann McEwen, age 85, of Fenton, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on December 19, 1940, in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Annetta (Harmens) VanHoeve. She married Dr. Paul McEwen on June 30, 1968, and they shared a loving partnership that lasted nearly 58 years.

A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Susan served as president of her senior class. Her deep commitment to education led her to earn a teaching certificate and teach English in the Ypsilanti Community Schools. She later returned to the University of Michigan to complete her master’s degree and taught reading in the Plymouth Community Schools. Susan and Paul made their home on Lobdell Lake, where she raised their family and became a tireless advocate for the lake community. With characteristic tenacity, she helped implement innovative preservation projects that protected the lake’s natural beauty and enhanced local park habitats. She also served as a Trustee for Argentine Township for ten years, dedicating herself to the well-being of those she served.

In retirement, Susan’s creativity and curiosity found new expression as she taught herself the art of chair caning. She opened a small business in Linden, restoring cherished furniture for families throughout the community.

Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Paul; her sons, Brett (Karen) and Dyke (Laura); and her beloved grandchildren, Elana, Avery, Isabel, Madison, and Payton. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Brian, and by her former foreign exchange student, Erik Garmland and family, who remained a special part of her life. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janet.