Susan MacTavish (nee Hausberg) died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 19, 2026, in Victoria, BC. She was born on June 5, 1964, in Vancouver, BC.
Sue is survived by her husband Kevin, her son Quinn (Carolyn), her brother Scott (Susan) Hausberg, sister-in-law Sherry (Kenny) Malinoski and mother-in-law Anna MacTavish. She will be missed by many more family, friends, and community members.
She is predeceased by her first husband Darren Howard, her sister-in-law Karen, her parents John and Patricia Hausberg, and Father-in-law Ian MacTavish.
Sue spent her childhood in Steveston, BC before the family moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1976. She relocated to Victoria, BC in 1989 where she met her husband, Kevin. The two married in 1994 and welcomed their son Quinn in 1996.
Sue balanced new parenthood while earning her degree in Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. Sue found great fulfillment in her career supporting children and families, most notably with the Greater Victoria School District and Quadra Village Community Centre. She was also involved in many charitable and volunteering endeavours, such as Scouts Canada, Coats for Kids, PAC, SPCA, and many more, but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends, especially in her amazing garden! Sue also loved to travel, and enjoyed trips to Scotland, England, Hawaii, California, and all-over beautiful British Columbia and the rest of Canada.
Her family wishes to give profound thanks to the incredible staff and volunteers with BC Cancer Agency, Royal Jubilee Hospital, and the Victoria Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Hospice and BC Cancer Agency are welcome in Sue’s memory.
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