BELLE. Mo. — Elizabeth “Suzi” Gaschler (Fore), 64, of Belle, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at her home with loved ones by her side. 

She was born Dec. 30, 1954 to Amo and Jessie Jensen in Stafford.

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Michael Wayne Fore on June 27, 1979, in Great Bend. They had one son together, Michael Wayne Fore II. She then was united in marriage to Gary Lee O’Dell on Feb 19, 1983 in Rolla. The had one daughter together, Natasha Dawn Vannatta.

Suzi was a wonderful, loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved being with her children and grandkids, reading, coloring and just being herself. She was the type of person who would give the shirt off her back if you needed it, but wouldn’t hesitate to say exactly what she thought. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arno and Jessie Jensen; her beloved Michael Wayne Fore; sister Georgiana Jensen; brothers Gary Jensen, Robert Jensen and Rod Jensen; and her dogs Fritzer and Sheba. Survivors include her sons Daniel Lee Shoemaker and Michael Wayne Fore II and wife Tara; daughter Natasha Vannatta and husband Justin; grandchildren Cherish and William Vannatta, Michael Wayne III, Gavin and Jason Fore; sisters and brothers Carol, Frank Joyce and Jim and Janis; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Suzi was one of the good ones and she will be missed.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 11, 2019