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Obituary

Susan Phillips (1953-2023) passed away peacefully, returning to her place in the universe, united with her beloved creator.

Susie was a passionate teacher, writer, an empathetic listener, someone who saw the best in and brought out the best in people. Maybe that’s why she named her daughter Joy—because she found so much joy in her life, in her faith, and in being a mom.

Susie was born to Julie & Bill Voden in 1953. One …

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Memories & condolences

Kindness was so fundamental to my mom's philosophy on life, it's hard to pick just one. One thing I remember, also from…
Kindness was so fundamental to my mom's philosophy on life, it's hard to pick just one. One thing I…
Kindness was so fundamental to my mom's philosophy on life, it's…

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Magnolia Presbyterian Church

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Riverside Unified School District

Volunteer of

Louis Rubidoux Nature Center

Favorites

What were Susan's favorite performances to watch?
Ice skating
Ice skating
Ice skating
What were Susan's favorite foods?
Tuna salad, green salads with cheese & fruit, cantaloupe, guacamole, soups from Pane…
Tuna salad, green salads with cheese & fruit, cantaloupe, guacamole, soups from Panera, Thai f…
Tuna salad, green salads with cheese & fruit, cantaloupe, guacamole, soups from Panera, Thai food with shrimp & veggies…
What were Susan's favorite movies?
Fantasia, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Lion King, Sister Act, All of Me, Patch Ada…
Fantasia, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Lion King, Sister Act, All of Me, Patch Adams, and ma…
Fantasia, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Lion King, Sister Act, All of Me, Patch Adams, and many others - especially qu…
What were Susan's favorite books?
Courage to Change, Anne of Green Gables (read it with Joy), Brene Brown's books, Psa…
Courage to Change, Anne of Green Gables (read it with Joy), Brene Brown's books, Psalms, Littl…
Courage to Change, Anne of Green Gables (read it with Joy), Brene Brown's books, Psalms, Little Women, D.H. Lawrence an…

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Born

January 7th, 1953
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Passed away

June 28th, 2023
Riverside, CA

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Susan "Susie" Phillips (Voden)