Susan Walt Bryson
Resident of Cupertino
Susan was born in Madison Wisconsin on September 2, 1953 and passed away on March 7, 2015 at her home in Cupertino. Susan is a graduate of Gunn High School and Lewis & Clark College with a degree in Mathematics, then went on to receive Masters degrees in Education and Statistics from Stanford University. Throughout her career, Susan used her skills to advance knowledge in the fields of Education, Psychiatry and Pediatrics. She was employed as a research statistician at the Stanford School of Medicine for more than 30 years, working in both the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics.
Susan was married to Stephen W. Bryson for 40 years and had four children, David, Lindsay, Kevin, and Laura. She also had two Grandchildren, Connor and Anders.
In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering in the local schools; participating in the PTA, School Site Council, and Senior All Night Party at Monta Vista High School. She was a leader in the Girl Scouts and was an active member of St. Judes Church. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, wine tasting, gardening, knitting, traveling, and vacations at the family cabin in Truckee.
She is survived by her husband Stephen, father Martin Walt, and siblings Steve, Anne, and Patricia.
Services will be on March 28, 2015 at St. Judes Episcopal Church in Cupertino (20920 McClellan Road Cupertino) at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Episcopal Church/ Bryson Memorial Fund.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Mar. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Judy Straalsund

April 1, 2015

I was part of the Lewis and Clark overseas study trip to Denmark, and always enjoyed Sue as a teammate. Her infectious joy and enthusiasm was a bright spot in every day.

Sarah Forsberg

March 29, 2015

I will truly miss Sue and am so grateful for her mentorship over the past 9 or so years that I worked with her. She very clearly valued teaching and loved her work, and I was fortunate enough that she was so willing to slow down and take the time to sit with me and grapple with complex questions. I always left her office with a renewed sense of confidence and excitement for the work we were doing. My deepest condolences to her family and all of those she touched.

March 28, 2015

It's been 30+ years but I still recall fondly our Stanford GSE days together and Sue and Steve's friendship and support as Linda and I settled into our new life in California. My heartfelt condolences to Steve and the family.

Jim Wilczak

Valerie Burniece

March 27, 2015

What a sad surprise to find Sue's photo on the SJ Merc obituary page but thank you for letting us know. so we can be there Saturday.
It was joy to share a year of dinner groups - Susan's intelligence, wit and kindness made every one of those so special.

It was an honor to visit with her at the start of the C journey, just prayed for a different result.

We'll see you, Steve and family, on Saturday, albeit with heavy hearts.
God's Peace,
Valerie and Tom

March 26, 2015

Sue was a truly wonderful lady and a lot of fun to know. I enjoyed working with her on several church committees. She had invaluable gifts to share.
Just in the last few weeks she had volunteered to make meals for others In church who were ill. We had recently bonded over the joy of grandparenting. She was so enthusiastic for that part of her life and so
kindly interested in sharing my joy. we will truly miss her presence at church. our sympathies to the Bryson and Walt families.
Jean and peter lin

March 26, 2015

Dear Brysons, We are sorry to hear this news and send our thoughts and prayers. With love from the Anderson family. Pete, Anne, Michael, Kevin and Jack.

Sue Knight

March 25, 2015

How grateful I am to have had the chance to work so closely with Susan on the Parish Profile Committee when we were searching for a new rector. She and I developed a very special bond, being the only "ladies" on the committee. Her "forthrightness" and sense of humor, her organizational skills and brainstorming abilities were such an asset to the whole. She and I developed a mutual respect for one another that no passing could ever take away. May she rest in peace and may all the family be uplifted by her joy for life and family and her ability to embrace any situation to the max. I will miss her and her energy very much.

Terri Hoornstra

March 25, 2015

Dear Brysons,
I want to express my deep sadness, and condolonces to all of you at Sue's passing. When I heard the news, I felt as if I'd been struck! We had just worked together on the coffee hour two weeks earlier, and as usual, she had put out a wonderful table of treats, including cherry chocolate brownies in honor of G. Washington. People would always ask when she was going to do the coffee hour again, so they could be sure not to miss it. She must have felt ill, but she put on a smile and showed her usual hospitality. I think all of us who were there will treasure our last chance to be with her. The church will miss her brilliant talent for data analysis, exemplified in the detailed parish surveys she devised that have guided our discernment process. Hugs to you all.
Terri Hoornstra

Kathy Yates

March 25, 2015

I am heartbroken about losing my friend, Sue. She was a great spouse and mother, a faithful member of the St Jude's community, and a sensitive, caring friend. My heartfelt condolences go out to Stephen, Kevin, Laura, and all the other members of the Bryson family. We collectively stand with you in feeling the loss of her presence.

Pastor Mary Blessing

March 24, 2015

Dear Bryson family, You are in my prayers for peace and joyful remembrance of your beloved mom, wife, sister and daughter. Her remarkable life touched so many. I will miss our special friendship born out of mutual care for one another's families. Peace to you in the hope of eternal life through Christ's resurrection and God's infinite love for all.

Stewart and Molly Agras

March 23, 2015

We will miss Susan's expertise in statistics and in solving the many problems that we brought to her. We will also miss her as a colleague and a friend. She gave so much of herself particularly toward the end. She was patient and helpful particularly to the very youngest of our team and always followed their careers and lives with interest.

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