Susan Marie Vancil

Susan M. (Rowley) Vancil, 68, passed away at home on August 24th, 2017 after a decade-long battle with cancer. During the last several weeks, she was visited and comforted by her family members and adoring friends many of whom she referred to as her "Sistas". She is survived by long-time partner in life, "Fast" Fred Nienkark, her son Jaymen M. Lloyd and his wife, Lindsay A. Lloyd, their daughters Hailey, Stephanie, Madison, Taylor and Lauren, her brother James P. Rowley Jr. and wife Mary H. Rowley of Tucson, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, James P. Rowley Sr. and Priscilla A. Rowley both of Napa, California. Her brother said, "no one could bring happiness into a room like my beautiful sister, Suzi". She is remembered as the dominate joyful spirit among her large family and many friends. Forty-five family members, including six of her eight cousins, her three nephews and her niece, gathered in Lafayette, California in mid-May 2017 to celebrate her love-filled life. She was a native of Napa, California, born July 2, 1949, and graduated from Napa High School in 1967. She resided in Anchorage, Alaska since 1980 working as an accountant for several Alaska firms and the University of Alaska. She was a member of Jobs Daughters Bethel 185, serving a term as Honored Queen, and Order of The Eastern Star, Chapter 59. both of Napa, California. She was a member of the American Legion Post 1, AMVETS Post 49 and the Moose Lodge 139, all of Anchorage. A celebration of life will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, September 14th at the Moose Lodge, 4211 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Private services will also be held in Napa, California at a later date. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Providence Hospice team. Their team was extremely compassionate. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Providence Alaska Foundation in memory of Susan Vancil. Donations can be sent to: Providence Alaska Foundation (Hospice Staff) P.O.Box 196604 Anchorage, AK 99519