It’s hard to describe my friendship with Susan cause she was so many things to me. Of course she was my friend but she was someone I admired so much for her determination and courage and zest for life. Even during all that she endured, she always had a smile and a twinkle in her eyes. She always asked about you, your family, what you were doing. She loved everything, snakes, flowers, babies, family, friends, metal detecting, painting rocks, finding stuff at the lake, in the trash, on the side of the road and of course hummingbirds. I wish I’d taken a picture of her metal detecting at the lake walking back loaded with her finds: a pair of kids flip flops, water guns, toys, a hat, a ball and so excited about her finds. Or the time I asked her what she found and she was taking a picture of a copperhead snake. She loved every day she had and she tried to pack as much as she could into each day. Every time I see some neat craft or project, some colorful bird, some snake, or a thousand other things on Facebook I think of her and wish I could send it to her. But I see her in my yard where I have my baseball with nails painted orange for a flower or the roof turbine painted orange for a pumpkin I put in the yard every fall or the angle made from glassware found at a garage sale or my special painted rocks, the sifter and grater found at garage sales for me to made something out of and the pink Turks cap from her yard that blooms every year. She always made you feel special and made you want to strive to be a better person. I will always treasure our thirty plus years of friendship and carry her memories with me. The world needs more Susans and I miss her every day!

I met Susan in 2002 when my Ryan (“Corridan”) and hers were in JROTC together in high school. Our Ryans became inseparable best friends, and still are to this day. Throughout the 22 years we shared multiple family events; Susan always treated Corridan as if he were part of their family. As others have said Susan was always happy, smiling, and eager to help with whatever needed to be done. I think she was always smiling because she didn’t have a mean bone in her body.

We would go to lunch occasionally, giving us a chance to catch up and giving Susan the chance to order something that Lee would not eat. Whenever we were together, I loved hearing about what she was planting in her garden, or what they had discovered while using the metal detector or showing me pictures of the grandkids. She had a great laugh! When Ryan and Emily were in town, she would invite me over so I could see Sam and Sloane.

I kept Susan in my prayers but didn’t see her much the past few years; life kept getting in the way and time flew by. Now of course I wish I had just reached out one day. Susan would have understood, shrugged off the lost time, and our conversation would have resumed as if we had spoken the previous day. That’s the kind of person she was, and the mark of a great friendship. Susan was a great mother and friend, and it was my privilege to know her. She will be dearly missed by me and all who knew her.  

Susan and I worked together on so many projects at Xerox.  She was always smiling and had such a wonderful outlook.  At one of our team meetings our manager Regina had a group event where we all had teams and we made specific items for the meal from scratch. Susan was a major player in this event. It was very memorable.  Susan was always walking.  When we were in Rochester I tried to walk with her and she wore me out.  I couldn't keep up.  Susan was a joy to work with and she made an impact on my life. God bless her.

I woke up early this morning with Susan on my mind; I miss her so much. I thought of so many things. At first, I started to cry knowing they are just memories now, but then one memory got me laughing! I'm quite sure I heard Susan laughing, too!

The memory that made me laugh was from this time when we were both in Rochester. After a long day, we went to have dinner at a little Italian restaurant. There was a vestibule outside the main door to protect you from the weather. Susan and I were inside the vestibule pulling on the main door, but it was locked. We could see people inside and we tried waving at them to come unlock the door, but nobody came over. We were getting a bit frustrated when one of us noticed the door moved a bit. IN! It moved IN! We were pulling on a door we were supposed to PUSH! We felt like we both belonged at the Midvale School for the Gifted! We tried to have dinner with a straight face, but we both just kept busting up! Neither of us ever forgot that night!

Sometimes years would pass before we could get together, but it never mattered. The years would wash away and we'd pick right up where we left off. The last time we got together was in 2019; Larry and I were driving home from California and Susan met us for lunch. We had a great visit. We both planned on getting together again, but, sadly, it didn't happen. At least we have our memories...

Susan made an imprint on my heart for sure. At work, she made an impression on everyone she met. She was the expert in her field, always methodical in her approach. She had a curious mind; she loved learning new things and was always looking for ways to improve. At home, she loved her family and loved to share stories about the kids, the grandkids, her mom, the farm in Wisconsin. I loved all her stories. She could tell a story with so much detail, I always felt like I was there. She took pleasure in the simple things and valued all her moments. We will all miss her; she was the best. 

Our team building event

Susan was a kind wonderful woman.  She knew my fear of snakes, lizards and other crawly things.  She would send me pictures on Facebook.  I could hear her laughing all the way in NY.  Rest easy sweet Susan.....

Rick Cicotta

My heart goes out to my Maid of Honor and college roommates, Elizabeth and the entire family. Getting the chance to live with Elizabeth for 2 years, means that I got the chance to become a part of the Stewart family. Thinking back on memories of Susan, the biggest thing I remember is her infectious smile. It’s like she never had a bad day with that smile. I also can never recall a single memory of her complaining about ANYTHING! She was just so positive and always so fun to be around. Susan, thank you for raising an incredible daughter that I have had the joy of knowing for the past 14ish years! 

Rest in Peace Susan, you were a great friend and coworker. I will always remember are long conversations and laughs. No matter how stress you were you always had a smile and always willing to help your team and customer. Wish I could’ve had one more conversation with you. Thank you for being a great friend. 

My heart still aches with sadness knowing you are gone. I still remembered how I cried when you retired - I didn't know how to work without you! My favorite person - the kindest soul I've ever known 💓 You always answered a question with another question - making me think! 😀 And u never understood why I didn't like the dentist, you said it was so relaxing LOL You touched the lives of everyone who met you. I will always miss you my Susie XOXO 💓

Hugs and prayers to Lee, Ryan and family , Elizabeth and family! Susan was one of the most kind, genuine and giving persons I know. In the 25 years I have known her I never heard an unkind word come out of her mouth. She had the most gentle spirit about her. We shared so many softball moments with the girls, crafting and gardening  adventures. She loved her family fiercely. I loved hearing updates about the kids and what they were doing and then the grandbabies. OMG, she could talk for hours about those babies. If I could choose a mother-in-law for my kids, I would choose Susan. She loved and spoke about her daughter in law and son in law with such love and respect. She truly just had the biggest heart and I miss her so much! 

Susan had an infectious laugh! Being neighbors with her and Lee since 1997..... we could hear that beautiful laugh over our fences.  One of our favorite constant memories is when she decided to plant and new plant or compost.... the look on Lee's face would be priceless!  Susan will be greatly missed but we are glad that she got to see Ryan and Elizabeth create successful lives and have children of their own!  Her memory lives on in them. 

Our beloved Susan. Still cannot believe you are no longer with us on earth. But we take comfort knowing you’ve taken the stairway to heaven and are now an angel protecting your husband, children and grandchildren. Our heart breaks for Leland whose life partner is physically gone, for Ryan, our son-in-law, who has lost his incredibly amazing mother and it’s heartbreaking that our daughter, Emily, has lost her best friend and confidant and that our grandchildren have lost their fun and artistic Grandma Susan. But your strength and influence on them will go on. Your radiant beauty from within and outwardly was infectious and it was so easy to be inspired by you. Thank you for loving our daughter as your own. May you Rest In Peace🙏🏻

Dave and Sandy

First of all my deepest sympathy to Lee an family, I first meant susan when a bunch of us would camp at fish lake in wis..my brother Larry an his best friends Steve an sandy would camp in my folks camper an once in a while they would bring Susan she was such a sweet girl an you could tell how much she loved the outside,an then my sister-in-law Cathy would bring Debbie along not knowing that down the road that miss Debbie would marry brother Larry an miss Susan would marry brother Lee an I always thought how the heck did that happen…but Lee you were so very lucky to have married Susan you could always see the love you shared with Susan….she was a loving person an so down to earth an always seemed calm..so we were all blessed to have Susan in our life she will be missed but never forgotten…..Lee an family an grandkids love you Lin 

I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Susan for many years at Xerox. She taught me more about the corporate world than I can list here. She responsible my 36 year career at Xerox. My favorite memory was being locked in a conference room with her for a couple of months as the two of us created a new computerized support database.  She kept me on task, made me laugh several times a day and made the task fun. I loved hearing the stories about her children. She would beam when she spoke of her family. I will forever remember her smile and infectious laughter. Susan thank you, I love you and enjoy your wings! Fly free my friend!

Deepest condolences on your loss. Susan was so incredibly wonderful and generous with her time. She volunteered for a nonprofit I ran, GRIT, doing equine therapy and was a blessing to all of us. ❤️❤️

My condolences to all of Susan’s family.  She will be missed. She was such an amazing person!

. I first met Susan while working at Xerox and eventually I had the pleasure of working with her as a team  member. She was one of the smartest kindest and loving individuals I know. She loved her family and allowed us the opportunity to take part in Ryan and Elizabeth's  achievements !! I will never forget we stood with her via facetime when Ryan flew back to the states from training , We were yelling crying and screaming as if we were there!! 

The weddings of her children and births of her grand-babies bought her so much JOY!! Susan's smile would light up any room and her hugs and encouraging words comfort a hurting heart. I will hold that smile and memories close forever. To her amazing family my prayer is for you to find comfort and peace knowing  how much she meant to so many! A true Champion. 

Rest  well Susan you will always hold a special place in our hearts. 

 Blessings to you All 

Jonice Isom 

Little Elm Texas 

I had the pleasure of meeting Susan at SpiritHorse in Corinth.  She had endless energy, was so funny and had a heart of Gold.  I thought her to be a precious soul.  My heartfelt condolences for those she left behind.  I truly believe you all will meet again in Heaven?

Cheryl Snider