Sue Parkhouse RIP

Spencer Scott · Post by **Spencer Scott** » 11 Feb 2012 11:32 am

It is with deep regret I have to inform those of you that knew Sue who attended the St Louis show and Dallas show has passed away today.She had been unwell for some time.Your prayes for her family at this. I have no further details at this time but will keep you informed.
Spence.

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 11 Feb 2012 12:47 pm

This is indeed a shock.
I was so looking forward to seeing Sue at Dallas.
We have known Her for about ten years and She was a great character and friend.
Our sincere condolences to The family.
Rest in Peace Dear Lady.
Ann and Billy

Allan Thompson · Post by **Allan Thompson** » 11 Feb 2012 12:53 pm

This is so sad. We were looking forward to meeting Sue again in Dallas.
Rest in peace Sue.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 11 Feb 2012 1:28 pm

Meriul and I are so sorry for this loss....Sue always met us at Dallas and took some of the embroidered shirts to England with her. She was such a neat lady and we will miss her. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Billy and Meriul Easton
Las Vegas, NV

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 11 Feb 2012 1:33 pm

Can't remember when she wasn't at a show. Won't be the same without her.

Wayne

Manfred Schall · Post by **Manfred Schall** » 11 Feb 2012 2:06 pm

These are very sad news.
Really hard times when you see good fellows leave.

RIP You will be dearly missed.

Manfred

Jack Shults · Post by **Jack Shults** » 11 Feb 2012 2:17 pm

This IS a shock. Sue and I became friends at the Texas show, more than 10 years ago. I knew she had been having some health problems, but never expected this. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Gerry Hogan · Post by **Gerry Hogan** » 11 Feb 2012 2:51 pm

I've just received the sad news in an email. I am so sorry to hear this. Barbara and I have known Sue for a very long time ... she was very supportive of our British Steel Guitar Festival for pretty well all of the 21 years we ran it. Since then, we've met up with her annually at the Irish Steel Guitar Festival. We'll miss seeing her. Rest in peace, Sue.

Barbara and Gerry

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 11 Feb 2012 3:06 pm

Very sad news

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 12 Feb 2012 12:43 am

You will be missed dear Sue.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 12 Feb 2012 2:42 am

OMG, this is terrible news. Sue was such a nice person and a good friend since we met at Scotty's convention in 1984 or '86. I have tears in my eyes as I write this.

She once visited me here in Los Angeles. We spent a day talking steel and then another hitting the local restaurants and a museum.

How old was she?

Mike Fereday · Post by **Mike Fereday** » 12 Feb 2012 3:10 am

I am very sorry to hear this sad news. Her presence at the steel shows will be sorely missed.

Mike, although I am not entirely certain as to accuracy, about 64 has been mentioned.

Spencer Scott · Post by **Spencer Scott** » 12 Feb 2012 3:28 am

Hello Mike.
Sue had not long turned 65.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Spence.

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 12 Feb 2012 5:05 am

This is very, very sad news. Sue was a great friend.I have known her for over 20yrs. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Irish Steel Guitar Festival will not be the same without her. She had a trade stand there every year,selling steel guitar accessories, and items of Western clothing.
Rest in Peace Sue

Ted Nesbitt
I.S.G.A.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 12 Feb 2012 5:21 am

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Sue was always an enthusiastic presence at the steel shows. She will be missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones. Goodnight, dear Sue.

Chippy Wood · Post by **Chippy Wood** » 12 Feb 2012 9:57 am

What a great shock, some of the lads and I were only talking about her last weekend. She will be so sadly missed. RIP.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 12 Feb 2012 1:44 pm

sue, may you rest in peace. we always happened to sit near each other at the stl show, and i enjoyed seeing you every year for so many years.

does anyone have a pic of sue they can post?

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 12 Feb 2012 3:16 pm

My friend Spence Scott informed me of Sue's death. I was expecting to see her in Dallas, & possibly have a meal together.
Our thoughts & prayers are with her & her family.
Al Brisco

Paul E. Brennan · Post by **Paul E. Brennan** » 13 Feb 2012 2:22 am

This is sad news indeed. Sue has been a fixture since I started going to the British Steel Festival in 1990.

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 13 Feb 2012 3:54 am

Bruce, this photo was taken at the 2006

Irish Steel Guitar Fesival. Sue is on the left, accompanied by my partner Joan Currie. She had a Trade stand at our show every year, selling steel guitar accessories and items of Western clothing. She will be sadly missed.

Ted Nesbitt
I.S.G.A.

Sue Haslam · Post by **Sue Haslam** » 13 Feb 2012 6:51 am

I am shocked and saddened by this terrible news. I always looked forward to visiting with Sue in Dallas and St. Louis, I'll miss her greatly.
My deepest sympathies to her family.

Sue

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 13 Feb 2012 7:38 am

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Every year we would hangout together in St. Louis. We even had the pleasure of being with her at the 2009 Irish Steel Guitar Show. She will be missed!
Bob and Debra

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 13 Feb 2012 10:32 am

Sad news. Sue was an integral part of the steel guitar family. I always enjoyed her ideas for tunes that would make interesting instrumentals for the steel guitar. My thoughts go out to Sue's friends and family. I will miss her.
Chuck

Ted Tonjes · Post by **Ted Tonjes** » 13 Feb 2012 11:50 am

I'm so sorry to hear this. I had nice talks with her during the ISGC.
My sincere condolences to the family.

Ted

Declan Byrne · Post by **Declan Byrne** » 14 Feb 2012 3:38 pm

Very Sad news .I spoke to her at the Irish Steel Guitar Festival.RIP

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