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Ruth Susoff Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth Selleck La Fontaine Susoff
Resident of Palo Alto
Our beloved mom and grandma left this earth on October 14th after a brave battle with cancer. Being realistic to the very end, she felt that God's will be done. Ruth was quite proud to have reached age 92 ½! She was born to the late Lillian F. Cannon and Fred B. Selleck in Lewistown, Montana and was preceded in death by her loving brother, Daniel J. Selleck. Through our "Uncle" Susie she met our late dad, Michael W. Susoff, and they promptly married 11 weeks later. Mom loved being involved, from her time at age 19 as a union representative, through her involvement as Girl Scout leader, church choir member, founding member of Masterworks Chorale and bookkeeper for a women's shelter. She served as President, Vice President, Treasurer and produce market volunteer of Lytton Gardens where she lived the past 11 years. Mom thrived there and made lots of dear friends. She traveled to Europe and China with Masterworks which satisfied her curious nature. She always made room for one more kid or pet and had several "surrogate" children and grandchildren. Mom loved camping at R-Ranch at the Lake for over 50 years with her family. She is survived by her five loving daughters, Catherine Boicelli (Daniel) of The Sea Ranch, Elaine Finn-Mogan (Matthew) of San Mateo, Carol Flanigan-Hidalgo (Rafael), of Redwood City, Mary Luke (Rylan) of Cupertino and Nancy Pon (Cameron) of Daly City, and 12 adored grandchildren, four cherished great-grandchildren, her dear niece, Nancy Donally (Phillip) of Superior, MT and two great-nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews. A service will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton St, Redwood City on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 11:00 am with interment immediately following at Skylawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit on Monday, October 18th after 5:00 pm at Sneider Sullivan & O'Connell, 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. Memorial donations may be made to Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, Palo Alto.
SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Susoff
Sponsored by Her loving daughters.
JAN Moody
October 11, 2024
Love you, Ruth. So enjoyed our beautiful time in Masterworks Chorale and fun times in Domingo Dining Dames themed dinners.
Carol M. Flanigan
April 6, 2024
Mom, over 12 years since we lost you. Still missing you so much. Cannot believe that next week would have been your 106 birthday. Your daughters are now seniors. Can you believe it? Missing you and always loving you. Your daughter Carol
Carol M. Flanigan
October 12, 2023
Mom always missing you. Wish you could have known Shanna's twins. you would have loved them. Time goes by quickly but I think of you daily. All my love, Carol
Karen Rynewicz
October 12, 2022
I miss Ruth! She was such a highlight for me when I took my 5th graders to visit her at Lytton Gardens.
JAN Moody
October 11, 2022
I still miss special Ruth .
I was honored to be among her friends .
Carol Susoff Flanigan
October 17, 2021
Still missing you Mom. Hope you can see your beautiful twin great grandkids. Wishing you were here. Love Carol
Jan Moody
October 11, 2021
Still think of Ruth and the fun we shared .
Carol Flanigan
October 13, 2020
Always missing you Mott. Happy Anniversary, hope Dad is with you. Miss you every day.
Jan Moody
October 11, 2020
I’m so grateful to have known sweet Ruth . We met in the Masterworks Choral , and she was my roomie on our tour of China. I loved the twinkle in her eye and her sense of humor .
Miss her greatly . You children were blessed to have such a special mother. I would enjoy hearing from you . Please mail . I’m in Austin now .
Patti Donohue
October 14, 2019
Thank you for being my second mother and always making me feel welcomed in your home or at your table.
October 8, 2014
Missing you. You have gorgeous twin grand babies. Love you Mom.
October 7, 2014
Just thinking about you. Dealing with stuff with my job hearing your words of wisdom. Miss you. Love you
October 7, 2014
I loved knowing you and being your friend. So Many memories of our Domingo Dining Dames dinner group for Plafido's birthdays., Masterworks Chorale, being my roomie for our choir trip to China.
Love you always,
Jan Moody
October 5, 2014
Happy Anniversary #68, Mom and Dad! Wish I could celebrate it with you. I know Cathy is with you both and I hope you had a beautiful time. We miss you all and love you eternally. Your daughter, Elaine
December 7, 2013
Mom,
Another Christmas without you. You are so sorely missed. You have two new great grandchidren, twins. What a blessing. We all miss you so much.
Love Carol
October 16, 2013
You will be remembered forever. Love Carol
October 13, 2013
Oh mom, we all miss you so very much! We went out together yesterday to say hello and take Mary out for her birthday. It was a perfect day. We love you and miss you so much.
Love Nancy
October 13, 2013
Mom,
I cannot believe it is almost 3 years since you left us. We daughters still miss you terribly but I sometimes feel you near me when I need a lift up in spirits. Your kindness and wisdom has carried us all through some very difficult times. Thanks for being a terrific Mom. Rest in Peace Ruthie.
Love Carol
October 12, 2013
October 12, 2013
Hi Mom,
God, I miss you so terribly. I can hardly believe that you have been gone 3 years on the 14th. I know that you and Dad are taking care of Cathy now too. I miss her so much and wanted her to have a long life like you did. I love you all so dearly. So glad that I am your daughter. I could not have asked for a better mom.
Love,
Elaine
February 2, 2012
Mom,
It has been over a year since you left us and I still miss you everyday. I hope you are laughing daily with Dad and all the puppies and kittens and friends that have also passed. Say Hello to all of them for me. Loving you forever.
Carol
October 10, 2011
Mom, almost a year and it still seems like yesterday. I miss your words of wisdom, laughing with you over funny things, and talking with you about your life. Thank you for teaching me how to be strong in the face of adversity, looking deep and finding that strength to carry me through. I love you.
Cathy
October 10, 2011
Its been an incredible hard year without you, I keep wanting to pick up the phone to talk and I remember I can't. But I look up into the sky and see those clouds and know you are right there with me. I have been riding horses every weekend and it just brings me closer to you. I love mom. Love you, Nancy
Beautiful Mom, circa 1989.
Elaine Finn-Mogan
October 10, 2011
Hello Mom,
I still cannot quite believe that it has been a year on 10-14-11 since we kissed you "goodbye". Miss you so very much every single day. You were my lifeline and still are by the memory of your zest for life and love. Rest in peace, Mom.I love you more than words can say.
Elaine
October 9, 2011
Mom, It has been almost a year and I am still missing you with all my heart.
I love you.
Thanks for being my Mom.
Love Carol
Carol Susoff-Flanigan
October 25, 2010
Mom, We were so blessed to have you with us for so long and in good health. Thankyou for all that you did for me and for all that you taught me about life, loyalty, integrity, honesty, unconditional love and a real sense of decency and ethics. Your love gave me courage and the wings to fly.
You are sorely missed.
I love you Mom. Carol
Patricia Donohue
October 25, 2010
Dear Ruth, You were like a mother to me and I always remember you smiling through all of the chaos. I will miss you but you are reunited with Mike and the many others that have passed before you. Say hello for me. Love, Patti
Jan Moody
October 22, 2010
Dear Family,
Ruth and I shared many times together. She was my roomie on the Masterworks tour of China, and she was one of the delightful guests at my annual birthday party in honor of Placido Domingo. We called ourselves "the Domingo Dining Dames" and had a birthday dinner in January complete with theme. She always dressed the part and brought a wonderful dish to share. We loved the twinkle in her eye and the witty conversation she added to our group. I will remember her always. You had a very wonderful mom.
Love,
October 20, 2010
I love you mommy. I miss you already. But "hay" me and the girls are going for a long ride this Saturday rain or shine. SO I can say good bye to you in the way I only know how. On top of a horse.Thank you for being my riding partner for so many years. I love you! Nancy
October 20, 2010
Rest in peace, Mom. You were so loved by so many, but especially by us. I will miss you every day of my life, but was blessed to be your daughter. I love you, "Mott".
Elaine
Karen Rynewicz
October 17, 2010
I have been bringing my Corte Madera students to Lytton Gardens for 8 years for our oral histories project. Every year Ruth was the first one to sign up to be part of our program and was always eager to have the children interview her about her incredible life. She helped recruit other residents to participate and loved interacting with the children. She inspired so many students over the years. Each year my students asked if Ruth could be their senior buddy to interview! During our music programs Ruth was always sitting in the center seat in the first row! Ruth's passion for life has inspired me to live life to the fullest. When she told me she had cancer she told me it would not stop her from living and she planned on making it to 100!
Our visit to Lytton Gardens next week will not be the same without Ruth waiting in the lobby for us with open arms. I am deeply saddened by her passing and I extend my sympathies to her family. She was a special lady who I will never forget.
Erin
October 17, 2010
We loved Grandma Ruth. She had a real passion for life, and was always doing something she loved. She inspired others to live life more passionately and to live each day to it's fullest. Ruth will be missed, but never forgotten.
Erin, and Steve.
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