Chantel L. Sullivan, 18, Colfax

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Chantel Lanea Sullivan, 18, Colfax teenager, died suddenly Wednesday, April 30, 2008, following a tragic car accident on Glenwood Road near Colfax.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Community Bible Church, Colfax. Graveside service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax.

Chantel was born Oct. 30, 1989, in Lewiston, to Scott and Andra (Hunt) Sullivan. She spent her early years in Clarkston, where she attended the Holy Family Catholic School. Her remaining years were spent in the Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School. She loved basketball and played while in junior high. She proudly completed her G.E.D.

Chantel loved animals of all kinds, especially horses. She was active in 4-H and loved the fair times. She had two dogs and a cat and adored all three. Chantel loved music, too. She spent time working with her dad in Clarkston and she "so enjoyed that one-on-one time." He recently taught her how to drive a golf cart and they had several good laughs. Chantel loved her family very much and she enjoyed getting to know her new little nephew, Tavish. She also liked the special times she spent with cousins, Malia and Dalton. Chantel attended the Abundant Life Church in Clarkston and the Community Bible Church in Colfax.

She is survived by her mother, Andie Sullivan of St. John, Wash.; her father and stepmother, Scott Sullivan and Kimberly McGee-Sullivan of Clarkston; brothers and sister, Skyler Sullivan, Matthew McGee, Joshua Sullivan, all of Clarkston, and Victoria Sullivan of Culdesac; her maternal grandparents, Bunny Hunt of Colfax and Ron and Linda Hunt of Sandpoint, Idaho; and her paternal grandparents, Vern and Donna Sullivan of Clarkston; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Online guest book is at www.bruningfuneralhome.com.

The family suggests memorials be made to a memorial trust in her name at Bank of Whitman.

Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is handling arrangements.