Susan “Grandma Sue” Boice Wick SAINT REMY - Susan “Grandma Sue” Boice Wick, age 62 of Saint Remy, died at the family homestead in Hurley on April 30th, 2014 following a short hospital stay. Sue was born on May 6th, 1951 a daughter of Donald Ellis Briggs I and Shirley Florence Ayers. She worked full time as a land title examiner; and part time as a reporter and museum director. Sue was a trustee of the High Falls Cemetery, Director of the Coxing Cemetery, Director of the Saint Remy Cemetery, the Director of unclaimed cemeteries in Rosendale, Trustee and life member of the Klyne Esopus Historical Society, being instrumental in its placement on the Historic Register. Sue was a Director of the Rosendale Street Festival revitalization, a member of the Rochester historical society, Ulster County Genealogical Society, the Century House Historical Society. She had a love of local history and co-authored two books in the Images of America series with her husband Karl R. Wick. Susan was the Tradition Keeper and Medicine woman for the Lenni Lenape’ Bear Clan of the Clove valley. The name of her nation translates best to “original people”. Keeping her peoples’ history and traditions alive was her foremost passion, with advocating for the handicapped and private property rights close seconds. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Frederick Howard Boice & his wife Carolyn of Tillson, Dawn Jennifer Wick & her husband Elias Alvarez of Saint Remy, Michael Edward Garrity of Saint Remy, and one grandchild: Tristan Michael Boice. Sue was the widow of Frederick Boice who died in 1977. Three grandchildren and her parents also predeceased her. She is also survived by eight siblings; Joann Carroll of Arlington Texas, Donna Wamsley, John D. Briggs, Mary D. Briggs, William Briggs, Robert A. Briggs, Donald E. Briggs and Jennifer I. Raacke, all of Ulster County and several score nieces and nephews. Father Eugene Grohe will conduct funeral services Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Inc. 2053 Rt. 32, Rosendale. Rev. Nickolas Miles will conduct a Native American Ritual at the funeral home Monday 11 a.m. and interment ceremonies at Saint Remy Cemetery immediately following. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Catskill Mountain Railroad legal defense fund at P.O. Box 1415, Kingston, N.Y .12401. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)
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Karl, friends and Family we were very sadden to hear of the passing of Susan. Bill and I have so many fond memories blessing and prayers to you all. Condolences, Bill and Marjorie Pullman
Marjorie PULLMAN
May 13, 2014
I will always remember Sue as one of my true friends. She listened with her whole heart and soul. She gave wisdom and laughter to all conversations we ever had. I love you Sue. My heart aches for Karl and the children grown and growing and all the members of her wonderful family. I love you all so much and am truly sorry that Sue had to leave so soon. I am glad she is free of pain and able to watch over all of you wherever your path leads. She will always be a whisper in the wind (or a gail force to get your attention) and rejoice in the bubbles that float up happily over the valley to meet her in heaven. Peace of Christ be with you.
Kathleen Carroll-Walsh
May 6, 2014
We will all miss Sue very much; she was an exceptional person. To Karl and the rest of the family, our thoughts are with you.
Robin, Geoff, and Ruslan Megargee
May 6, 2014
We are sorry for your loss she was a good women
Ernest & Linda Navarra
May 4, 2014
So sorry.
Nanette Gilligan
May 4, 2014
Love Aunt Dee Ayers Cole Schwenk
May 2, 2014
Love Aunt Dee Ayers Cole Schwenk
May 2, 2014
Love Aunt Dee Ayers Cole Schwenk
May 2, 2014
To the entire Wick and Briggs family, we wish to extend our heart felt sympathies to you. Susan was an extended family member of our family going back a few generations. i first met Susan at her grandmothers birthday party and she had been in a trre with the boys and her face and bodyvwas covered with poison oak from climbing trees.
Her Briggs family was close to ours and not only by relation but by friendship. she will be forever remembered in my heart.
Ralph & Caryl Van Aken (Orpha Silkworth Bush grandson)
May 2, 2014
I know she was a big supporter of the railroad I've been volunteering for since last year. She was well liked by those who knew her, it's a shame she is gone at a relatively young age (I do trackwork with 70 somethings!) She will be missed
Tyler Carelli
May 2, 2014
To all family members:
I'm so sorry for your loss, another life ended too soon. Sue will be missed so much. May she rest in peace and be healed for her new life. Ohey.
May 1, 2014
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