Susan Hafner

FARMINGTON - Susan Marinda Hafner, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the age of 52 years She was born March 6, 1963 at Ogden, Utah, the daughter of the late Gerald Oliver Teela and Betty Marinda (Pehrson) Teela. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John David Teela, in 2007. Susan's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend, wife and mother. She had a love of books, learning and music. A talented musician, she was well versed in playing the violin, organ and piano. She also dabbled with the guitar and accordian. She loved to sing anytime, anywhere whether it be show tunes, fifties and sixties music, Christmas carols or church songs. She had no unkind words or feelings about anyone. She thirsted for knowledge whether the subject be business, health or spiritual. Susan had a brilliant mind for business and loved numbers. A December 21, 1990 graduate of Brigham Young University, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor Degree of Science, majoring in International Business. She also enrolled in additional accounting courses at Central Methodist University (Park Hills) and became a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri. She and her husband founded Hafner Financial Services, PC in 2001. Susan's entire life was spent in service to others, loving them, educating them and learning from them. Hers is a legacy of love. She filled her life and the lives of those around her with the pure love of Christ. No one who met her ever left her side untouched, unimpressed or unloved. Susan is survived by her husband, Lyle Wayne Hafner, CPA, MST, of Farmington, Missouri; daughter, Katelyn Hafner of Provo Utah; her grandson, David Hafner; sisters, Shauna Gallman and Rosanne Twitchell; and brothers, Gerald Teela, Jr. and James Teela. Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 5 - 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Thursday morning, November 12 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 709 S. Henry in Farmington, Missouri, at 10 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 11 a.m. with Bishop Don Blum officiating. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Brigham Young University. View the tribute video and share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Thursday, November 12, 2015 709 S. Henry Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Interment Service

Three Rivers Cemetery

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Farmington, MO Directions Visitation

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Thursday, November 12, 2015 709 S. Henry Street Farmington, MO 63640 Directions