Her husband, Peter Bliven owns Blitz Masonry and is a member of the famous Delta Rays dance band. He also has an almost 28-yerar old daughter, Harmony Liebert who sells ads for the Sequim Gazette. Harmony and her husband, Jack have two boys – Dillon 5, and Caleb, 4 months. Which makes Peter and Suzie grandparents and makes Dillon and Caleb the sixth generation to live on Finn Hall Farm.

Suzi’s various career identities thus far – starting from high school graduation, and not necessarily in that order – include: mom, homemaker, farm worker, store clerk, “scow girl”, grad student, teacher, agency director, case manager, program facilitator and did I mention grandma? After 15 years of doing social-type work, Suzie decided to take a break and start up her own organic gardening business. Get a little dirt therapy!

Suzie’s says her mom was her inspiration for wanting to be a Soroptimist. Her mom was a member when she had her store – the Brosery, in Port Angeles. It was a great way for her mom to network and get to know other women in business. Suzie remembers how supported and encouraged her mom felt. Additionally, being involved in the services groups gave her mom a way to give back to her community. Suzie says: “That is my hope also. Thanks for your support.”

“Sequim proved to be a place of rebirth and redirection at a time when I needed it most,” Sharon says. “Not that I recognized the need while mired down! Who ever does? Nevertheless, I am happy to state at last that I am happy to be single, strong, and happy in Sequim.”

Sharon’s interests are varied: reading; writing (journaling – essays); weaving; horseback riding; cooking; “Shabby Chic” decorating; and all forms of animals. Sharon has a dog weighing in at a mere 155 pounds and two fluff ball, spoiled cats. Sharon says she relishes gardening, and creating indoor and outdoor areas of repose and quiet.

Sharon’s careers are varied run the gamut from: medical secretary; owner/operator of her own medical/legal secretarial service; paralegal and legal researcher; insurance agent; and now Owner/Operator of “AngelCare”. Sharon is a Licensed, Bonded Senior Care Specialist providing full assistance to seniors with the activities of daily living in the comfort of their homes. Sharon also offers the all-important respite care for caregivers.

Sharon says;” I am excited to finally be joining Soroptimist International of Sequim and bringing what I can to this fabulous organization – use me as you will!