Hermina Henrietta

Dyrness

Susie Dyrness, age 84, passed away at her apartment of Clarendale at Indian Lakes, on Friday, October 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of her daughter and heartfelt caregivers. Her journey from the brave battle she endured with Dementia over the last few years has been courageous, and she is now entered into eternal rest and healing with our Lord and Savior. Susie was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Born on October 4, 1942 in New Rockford, ND to Clemence and Hermina Lies. She was the 6th child of 6 boys and 5 girls. She attended the local schoolhouse in Bremen, ND near her family farm, and later attended St. James Academy In New Rockford, ND where she graduated High School in 1960. She spent a few years at business school in Fargo, ND then later migrated to the West Coast of Southern California. Susie spent most of her life in two California cities, Burbank, CA., where she married the love of her life and high school classmate, Leonard Joseph Jr. on September 14, 1964, and together they raised two children, Brent Dyrness and Jeanne (Dyrness) Urquiza. Then in 1989, after becoming empty nesters, they would move to Helendale (Silverlakes), CA where they enjoyed living on a beautiful lake for an additional 32 plus years of love-filled marriage before Leonard’s passing on March 23, 2022.

Susie would later live and relocate with her daughter, granddaughter and family, from Newbury Park, CA to Hendersonville, TN in March of 2025.

Susie was known for her sass and banter, and loved by many for her strait shooter approach. Most of her employed life focused in the accounting field as bookkeeper or treasurer for many companies and organizations. Outside of family life she had many devotions to which she committed fully. Volunteering at church either by playing the keyboard and leading the choir, or reading scriptures at mass. she participated at her children’s schools, athletic and club endeavors, as PTA board member, team manager or coach, and club leader. Within the local community at large she served as board member for Burbank on Parade, Helendale Chamber of Commerce, and the Republican Women’s Group Western Division. She enjoyed traveling the world and explored much of Europe and the United States. Engaged inTAG,Theatre Arts Guild she became an actress in her later years and performed at local theaters in Victorville and Helendale. She spent time crafting as a hobby, and networking with other women and men thru various church and city organizations.

Susie is survived by her 2 children; Brent Dyrness, Jeanne Urquiza, 6 siblings; Bud Lies, Louis Lies, Ruthie Brieder, Billy Lies, Ron (Eunice) Lies, and George (Bernie) Lies, 3 grandchildren; Alexa (Josh) Brand, Jessica (Kyle) Reneau, and Troy (Noelle) Urquiza, 2 great grandchildren Jameson, and Bradley, and numerous extended family and friends.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Michael Edward Lies; sisters, Jean Kappel, and Rose Marie Lasneski; son-in-law, Ralph Urquiza; brothers-in-law,Tim Breider, and Ernie Lasneski; sisters-in-law, Ginger Lies, and Karen Lies.

Although Agnes Regan, her beloved eldest living sister of Devils Lake, ND did not precede her in death, the two of them share the same date of death, October 23, 2026 only separated by a few hours. We know they are enjoying togetherness again in Heaven.

Please join the family for Visitation and Mass on November 21, 2026, 12:30pm at Our Lady of the Lake, Hendersonville, TN. Mass will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Food will be available directly after the Ceremony. A rosary prayer service will take place the evening before at 6:00 PM at Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside in Hendersonville.

In place of flowers, donations to Highpoint Hospice in Gallatin, TN would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made here: High Point Health- Gallatin

Susie will be laid to rest at a later date in Bremen, ND.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside, 615-822-4442, www.sumnerfuneral.com