Sue was born and raised in Ionia County. She left the farm to attend Grand Rapids Baptist College (now Cornerstone University) and has lived in Grand Rapids ever since. After graduating with a degree in Communications, she married Chris and put her degree to work raising and home educating their 6 children: Jordan (Courtney), Bethany (Paul), Abigail, Hannah (Kyle), Morgan, and Olivia. A member of BVC since 1982, Sue enjoys crocheting, sewing, and reading in her spare time.