Sue E. Hesgard, 71, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born December 23, 1947 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Stanley and Dorothy Jorgensen Hanson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Dorothy Hanson; her stepfather, Jim Nicks; and mother-in-law, Viola Bartz.
Sue enjoyed spending time with her family and making crafts with her grandkids. She loved to cook and bake. Sue was a fan of the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. She belonged to the “Hatitude Honies” Red Hatters. Sue graduated from Janesville High School in 1966. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Janesville, Wisconsin. Here in Arkansas, she was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Terry Hesgard; two children, Brad Hesgard and wife, Melissa of West Fork, Arkansas and Amy Abraham and husband, Johnny of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; 8 grandchildren, Jordan Harper and husband, Brad, Baylee Hesgard, Gabrielle Montgomery and husband, Wyatt of Conway, Brady Hesgard, Morgan Wunder, Layton Hesgard, Dane Wunder and Louden Hesgard; 1 great-grandson, Noah Harper; 2 sisters, Lynn Jeske and Cheryl Champlin; 2 sisters-in-law, Linda Brink and Debbie Braun; 1 brother-in-law, Rick Hesgard; several nieces and nephews; and extended family, two additional sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastors Charles Huebner and David Holmes officiating.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, www.epilepsy.com or Washington Regional Hospice, 325 E. Longview St, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at North Hills Life Care & Rehab and Washington Regional Hospice.
I have another guardian angel in heaven. I will truly miss our talks sis. You were always there when I needed to talk. Rest in peace now. Love you Cheryl
We’re so very sorry to hear the sad news of Sue’s passing. She was such a loving and vivacious person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
What a comfort it is to know there’s no more pain in heaven. Rest In Peace, Sue.
So sorry for your loss. Sue was my first girlfriend in 8th grade and I remember dancing with her and her parents to Primrose lane in their living. We remained good friends later even after high school.
Although the miles have seperated us for years, I will always cherish our times together–both as cousins growing up and later as you and Terry showed me the pleasures of a Wisconsin winter. Your family was lucky to have you. May your light shine on. Love, Coralee