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Susan Bunker Obituary

Susan Carol Bunker Jul. 10, 1944 Sept. 25, 2010 Resident of Alameda After a brief illness, our adored Mom passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 with her family by her side. Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years James Neil Bunker and her parents Bob and Jean Jacobs. She is survived by her three children, Jill Leigh Poree, Janet Carolyn Bunker and Richard Robert Bunker, her three grandchildren Rachel Poree, Matthew and Eleanor Good, her sister Nancy Wonder (Rob), Mary Tuttle (Tom) and brother John Jacobs (Patty) nephew Robert Hamilton and nieces Amy & Sarah Jacobs. She will be terribly missed by her constant canine companion Madchen, and many lifelong friends. Susan was born in Alameda and attended Alameda High School. Over the years she was very generous with her time and involvement in numerous charities including Meals on Wheels, March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. She was President of Bayview Women's Club as well as on the Altarena Playhouse Board of Directors. Susan's love of life included adventures with her Twain Harte Twin, travel with the "Bahama Mamas" and spending treasured time with her children and grandchildren. How fortunate we are to have known and loved her and be blessed with the special memories she gave us. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 1700 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. Please contact Greer Family Mortuary for the date and time. Donations in Susan Bunker's name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greer Family Mortuary FD 1408 510-865-3755 www.greermortuary.com

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2010.

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John Rodgers

October 6, 2010

so sorry for the loss of your mother, grand mother and my friend.

Maureen Curran

October 4, 2010

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~Maureen Curran

Margaret Gannon

October 2, 2010

Susan holds a special place in my heart,and her passing creates a tremendous void. She will truly be missed.

Myrna & Dean Hunt

October 2, 2010

Our sympathy & condolences to a long time friend and neighbor - We shall miss seeing her always smiling face and sharing the news of her children & Grandchildren - Sorry we will not be able to attend the services. But our love & prayers to the family.

October 1, 2010

I will miss my wonderful friend and will treasure all of our memories. She will be in my heart forever. Love and Hugs, Linda Gremminger

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