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1956 - 2009
 Susan Lynn Douglas Hahn (1956-2009)
Susan Lynn Douglas Hahn, 53, of Ashland, Ky., died Oct. 12, 2009, in Cabell Huntington Hospital.
She was born May 23, 1956, in Morgantown, W.Va., a daughter of Charles Lee and Bonnie Hauser Douglas of Ashland.
Additional survivors include a son, Michael Hahn of Ashland; a brother, Charles L. Douglas Jr. and wife Betty of Russell, Ky.; and nephews Chase and Ryan Douglas.
She was employed by the Robert C. Byrd Institute, Paramount Arts Center, Adelphia and Armstrong Cable during which time she wrote for the Huntington Quarterly, Bridges and Marshall magazines. She also did work for numerous nonprofit organizations. She left work to care for her father who was afflicted with Alzheimer's, which she was later diagnosed with herself. She was a loving daughter, a devoted mother and a caring friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a graduate of Russell High School, attended the University of Kentucky, graduated from Centre College and later received a master's degree in journalism from Marshall University.
There will be no funeral.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland. Interment will be in Aurora, W.Va., at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 22 condolences.
Tom Berry
Tuesday March 11, 2014 at
10:46 PM
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I love you, and I miss you.
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Lawrence & Kim Hauser & Family
Wednesday October 28, 2009 at
11:49 AM
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We were so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Our prayers are with you Michael & Bonnie. May God bless you.
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Senior Pics
Wednesday October 21, 2009 at
2:00 PM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.
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Mason Weaver Scott
Wednesday October 21, 2009 at
11:48 AM
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, Charlie and Michael,
I can't tell you how heartbroken I was to hear about Susan. The two of us were good friends growing up in Ashland. She was a true friend to me and I will never forget her positive attitude, quick wit and sincerity. I last saw Susan several years ago while I was visiting family in Huntington. It was as though the years I'd been living in South Carolina had never separated us. She was a wonderful person and one of the best friends I ever had. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Susan will be greatly missed.
Mason Weaver Scott
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John and Lynda Looney
Sunday October 18, 2009 at
10:12 PM
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Bonnie, Charlie and Charles Lee, I am so sorry to hear about Susan. We were saddened to see her last Sunday in the hospital. She was a good freind as you all were to our family. Michael, take the strength and wisdom you have gained from the past few years and go forward making your mom prouder than she already was. As I told you last week, you are a good man.
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Kathy Sturgill Riddle
Friday October 16, 2009 at
10:14 PM
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My heart goes out to Michael, Bonnie, Charles, and all of Susan's family and friends. It is very rare to find a friend like Susan. No matter how far apart we were or how long it had been since we saw each other, we could always pick up as if we had just been together the day before. I don't have many high school memories that don't include Susan. She is the only person I know who would drive from California to Kentucky via Houston (only about two days out of the way) just to say HI! My life is certainly better for having known her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Beth Enyart Stewart
Friday October 16, 2009 at
9:00 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss. Susan was a beautiful person.
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Edith and Mary Alice Bailey
Friday October 16, 2009 at
7:33 PM
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To the Douglas and Hahn families, I did not know Susan personally, but I work with Charlie through the court system. My Mother and Father were friends years back with Mr & Mrs. Douglas. I have no words except that you will all be in our prayers to give you comfort and strength.
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Pamela McPeek-Kirk
Friday October 16, 2009 at
12:59 PM
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I wanted to send my sincere condolences to Susan's family and friends. I graduated from Russell High School with Susan. She was such a sweetheart.
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Gay Nelle Pennington Koenig
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
9:52 PM
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Bonnie, Michael, Charlie & family - Our deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of Susan. You're in our thoughts & prayers.
Gay Koenig & Norma Pennington
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Rick Smoot
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
9:37 PM
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Most sincere condolences for the family and friends of Susan, a former colleague at the Byrd Institute at Marshall University.
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Ron & Norma Bartlett
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
8:58 PM
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Dear ones, Thinking of you and wishing I could take your pain away! You are ever on our minds and let us know what we can do.Love & prayers see you Sat.Ron & Norma
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David Ice
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
6:29 PM
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To Susan's family: I am shocked and saddened to read the tragic news. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I first met Susan when I worked for the Governor. I remember she was a journalism intern and landed a major news scoop. Susan later worked for me in 2003 at Marshall Un. Research Corp. She was always pleasant, smiling, hardworking and very professional. May you find peace in knowing how much she brightened everone else's lives. David Ice, Denver CO
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David Ice
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
6:09 PM
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Susie Smith Oder
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
5:46 PM
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I am in South Carolina and cannot attend the visitation.
I was heartbroken to hear about Susan. She was the best friend anyone could ever have asked for during those difficult middle school and high school years.
I have so many wonderful memories....Wearing her grandpap's long underwear in the snow, pig roasts in Aurora, Charles taking us to concerts, sitting around the kitchen table with her
mom and dad, going on vacations together, her visits to Transy fir the weekend.
She was beautiful, vibrant, clever, witty, and loyal.
Although we hadn't seen each other
in recent memory, I still hold those warm and happy memories in my heart. I still picture her as my maid of honor, crying on my wedding day, shaking so hard there was a puddle of flowers around her, shaken from her basket.
I always looked up to her. Her sense if self was strong and it inspired me.Her obituary was perfect. She WAS a wonderful daughter, mother, and friend.
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JEAN DRAINER, ROBERT AND JOANN HELBIG
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
2:07 PM
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DEAR CHARLES AND BONNIE, MICHAEL, AND CHARLES LEE AND FAMILY,
I CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL, WE HAVE SPENT ALOT OF TIME OVER THE YEARS TOGETHER AND SUSAN IS TRUELY GOING TO BE MISSED. OUR HEARTS ARE FILLED WITH MOST SYMPATHY, BUT I KNOW THAT SHE IS IN GOD'S HANDS AND HE WILL LEAD HER TO A WONDERFUL PLACE. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. WITH JEAN HAVING ALZHEIMER'S AND IT SO HARD TO GET HER AROUND I DON'T BELIEVE WE WILL BE THERE, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU WILL DO IN AURORA!! OUR LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO TO YOU ALL!!! LOVE JODY AND FAMILY!!!
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JEAN DRAINER, ROBERT AND JOANN HELBIG
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
1:55 PM
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DEAR CHARLES AND BONNIE, MICHAEL AND CHARLES LEE AND FAMILY,
WE JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE JUST SO SORRY. THE BAD PART IS TTTTHE OLDER YOU GET THE FURTHER AWAY YOU SEEM TO SEE LESS OF THOSE YOU GROW UP WITH, bONNIE AND CHARLIE HAS NEVER MISSED A FAMILY FUNCTION FOR US THAT I CAN EVER REMEMBER. i COULD NOT WAIT UNTIL THEY CAME TO VISIT, OR THEY WERE GOIMG TO BE UP IN THE COUNTRY WHEN WE WERE, AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE SUSAN. WE SURE HAD ALOT OF GREAT TIMES GROWING UP. SUSAN IS SURELEY GOING TO BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. i MIGHT COME WITH
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Cecil R. Salyer
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
11:29 AM
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As a classmate, I knew Susan as a friendly, outgoing, and cheerful person who never met a stranger. I know that part of her will live on in everyone she has met. May her family find peace in this sad time.
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Gene & Francie Hauser Evans
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
11:21 AM
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Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Susan. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Love,
Gene and Francie Evans
Horse Shoe Run, WV
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Sandy Davis
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
11:09 AM
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I worked with Susan at Adelphia. She was a super lady and adored her son. She was always friendly, cheerful and had such a positive attitude. Co-workers come and go... some you remember.... some you don't...... she was and will be remembered. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
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Claudette Bloomfield Ferguson
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
9:42 AM
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Susan, you were a bright spot in every life that you came in contact with. You will be missed but I know that Heaven has a new, shining angel now. Rest in peace sweetheart. Claudette
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Sally Compton Dyer
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
9:39 AM
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Michael, you are in my prayers as you face the coming days. You have been such a wonderful son in caring for your Mom as you have. It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to meet you during the Alzheimer's Memory Walk experience. Our entire graduating class has you and the rest of the family in our prayers as we have all been kept up to date with the events of the past week.
Sally Dyer
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