Susie Stephens

On Thursday, March 21, 2002, our Development Director Susie Stephens was struck and killed by a bus in St. Louis, Missouri. She was helping direct a two-day conference on innovative approaches to transportation sponsored by the US Forest Service.

At the Methow Conservancy Susie was the one who wrote all our newsletters, brochures and articles in the local newspaper. She's the one who talked to members, wrote thank you letters and made personal phone calls to say thanks. Susie put on our annual membership party bringing the band The Paperboys, to the Methow. She was a happy, positive force in this office.

Susie was a passionate advocate of bicycles for transportation, bicyclist and pedestrian safety, travel and recreation.

Susie Stephens Award
In 2005 we created a "Susie Stephens Award" to honor those who carry on Susie’s endless energy for helping others and her strong belief that education about conservation can make a difference. This award is given out annually. 

     Recipients include:
     Suzanne Follis, 2005
     Joyce Bergen, 2006
     Bob & Dotti Wilson, 2007
     Laurelle Walsh, 2008
     Carole & Brian Reid, 2009

Annual Memorial Bike Ride
Since 2003 we have hosted an annual road bike ride to honor Susie on March 21st. Our short ride is followed by a casual sack lunch gathering in the Winthrop Park. Everyone is welcome to attend.

2009 Susie Bike Ride Crew