Yukon who is who

Susan Elsie Joseph, nee Simon (1912 – 1992)

Susan Simon was born at Moosehide to parents Martin and Mary Simon. She had a traditional lifestyle before attending school at Moosehide and Carcross. After she returned home, she and friend/cousin Pat Lindgren acted as substitute teachers and Sunday School teachers at Moosehide. Susan and Joe Susie Joseph were married in 1934.¹⁾ Joe Susie Joseph was one of two Charley Village men [from Eagle, Alaska] that married two Hän sisters from Moosehide. ²⁾ Susan and Joe Susie raised eight children and had a large extended family. Susan was known to be one of the finest beaders in the area. She was also a strong Christian and regularly held communion at her home.³⁾