Name: Calling hours for Susan Erickson McAdams
Start: 2015-01-03T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-03T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Lindquist Mortuary- Bountiful

1946 ~ 2014
Susan Erickson McAdams, 68, passed away suddenly at home on December 30, 2014.
Susan was born on September 14, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Delmon and Marilyn Erickson. She married Michael Shelton McAdams, later divorced. Susan grew up in Rose Park and Bountiful, Utah. She graduated from Bountiful High School and from the University of Utah in Education and later received her Master's in Education Counseling. Susan worked with children for over 30 years, as an elementary school teacher, and as a school counselor for the past 7 years. Susan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings.
She is survived by her father, her sisters Kris (Chez) Steel and Karen (Julie) Crist, her brothers David (Aura) and Doug (Cerrie), her brother-in-law, Bruce; her six children Tammy (Tom) Hallaq, Jackie (Jeff) Pack, Benjamin (Julie) McAdams, Andrew (Jane) McAdams, Becki (Adam) Groves, and Jeremy (Rachel) McAdams; and nineteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, and sister, Judy Whitaker. As her children, we are grateful for her sacrifices made for us as a single mom and are proud to be the product of her life's work.
A funeral will be held Saturday, January 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the West Bountiful Fifth Ward, 840 N. 800 W. West Bountiful, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday from 6-8 pm at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary 727 N. 400 E. Bountiful and Saturday from 12:45-1:30 pm prior to the service. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.
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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan McAdams

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31 Entries

JAVi Gutierrez

January 15, 2015

Im was a student for her! ): she helped with a lot of my problems! Im so sad to hear that she has passed away! R.I.P Mrs. Mcadams! I will miss you

January 11, 2015

Sorry to hear about Susan. She was always so friendly and fun to be around. I know your family is very proud of you. Neil and Carrie Flandro.

Jade (Campbell) Crown

January 7, 2015

To Susan's family: I weep and mourn with you. Susan was more than a mom, a grandmother, and a teacher, she was an angel.

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My dear sweet friend, I will miss you.

You were and are one of my favorite people. How could you know the impact you had on my life? You had a way of bringing light and hope when life's path seemed strewn with impossibles.

Your compassionate love that flowed so easily to all those around you was healing. Your tender smiles and understanding nods were powerful enough to make the untenable bearable and the bitter things palatable.

Thank you for your friendship and understanding. Thank you for sharing your life so unselfishly. Thank you for being an example of living courageously -- never giving up despite setbacks; always pressing steadfastly forward with tremendous faith.

I love how you love your children and your grandchildren. I love how you were always kind and considerate. I love how you were so dedicated to being the best teacher you could be, and I love you, Susan.

Until we meet again....

January 4, 2015

To All you adorable McAdams Children, your mother was a saint and my best friend growing up! She made me want to succeed. She never spoke ill of anyone and always had a smile on her face, even when I knew she was in pain. You children are the perfect example of what a loving mother can raise, she expected the best and you gave it to her. I love you all and will be sad to now have no way to hear all about your lives. Thank you for the amazing funeral that totally highlighted her beauty and her wonderful spirit. May God bless you as you continue in your lives without a mother, but what an amazing amount of memories she has left you with.
Love to all, Collette Mann Wride

Karen Christensen

January 4, 2015

Susan was my friend. She was like a sister to me. We worked many years together at Orchard Elementary in the sixth grade. She was a superb disciplinarian and very creative. Her files were always in order and whenever she presented a project for her students to accomplish, she had already done it ahead of time, colored, laminated, and bound. She was exhausting to keep up with. I didn't understand where she found the time to do everything.

We spent countless hours discussing individual students and how to help them succeed. We vented our frustrations with the system and then went back to work with renewed effort. Since Susan loved astronomy and Dan Unger and I detested it, we rotated for science and Susan taught all of the sixth graders in detail about the rotation of the planets, seasons, black holes, gravity, light years, and so much more, that when finished, each child had a thick BOOK of work.

Her students also each made a book of poetry they worked on throughout the year. She taught them haiku, limericks, cinquains, sonnets, free verse, poems with similes, metaphors, and personification. She taught them how to do acrostics, epitaphs, odes, and narrative poetry.

She shared her thoughts and emotions with her students and always gave them good advise about living a good life. She was open, accepting, and encouraging. She expected high standards from herself and from her students. An “A” was earned in Mrs. McAdams class, or it wasn't given.

One year I had purchased a monitor lizard and in those days was allowed to bring it to school. I bought two feeder mice and asked Susan if she could keep it in her portable classroom overnight since the school was locked and my classroom was inside the building. She reluctantly said yes upon the condition that I was 100% sure they would not escape. I assured her they would not. The next morning there was a hole in the box and no mice. She had her students scour the room for them (as she stood upon her chair) but they were nowhere to be found. About a week later she reached into her desk drawer for a Kleenex and screamed! There they were, as cozy as could be in their tissue nest.

Susan always had an opinion and voiced it often. I always admired that quality since I was more reticent and was willing to let someone else deal with the hard things. She was outspoken and bold and very much respected for it. She was a leader and a mentor.

I have such fond memories of my wonderful friend. I am still shocked and saddened she is no longer on this earth. She was the supreme mother and grandmother and loved her posterity. I will miss her wisdom, her wit, her laughter, and her faithfulness to her family and her religion.

Barry Geertsen

January 4, 2015

I also want to add that Susan was part of a noble lineage of women that includes herself, her mother (my aunt Marilyn), and our grandmother.

January 3, 2015

Ben, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful mother. My condolences to you and your family. She obviously raised tremendous children.
Sincerely,
Pat Jones

Tracy Leavitt

January 3, 2015

Adelaide Elementary School was so lucky to have Susan McAdams working with us for the last 7 years . She was always willing to help and give great advice when I needed it. She happily went the extra mile for the children she worked with.
I will miss her leadership skills, encouragement, and mostly her smile. Thank you for sharing your mom with me.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

January 3, 2015

So sorry to learn about the passing of your Mom. She was a dear friend from high school. Tana Randall Crittenden

January 3, 2015

Susan was a dear friend. We will miss her unusual wisdom and insights. Craig & Marsha Case

Barry Geertsen

January 3, 2015

To Uncle Delmon, David, Doug, Karen, Chris, and all of Susan's children, and grandchildren. Please know that you have my condolences at Susan's loss. I wasn't as close to her as I was to other cousins closer to my age, but from what I did know of her, she had a great love for her family and friends. I had a pleasant conversation with her at our most recent family reunion, and I received several Christmas cards and read several social media posts highlighting her children's and grandchildren's accomplishments. Her family was her pride and joy and her greatest accomplishment. She will live on through all of you. May you take solace in the memories and legacy that she left you.

Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh

January 3, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly Truelson

January 2, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Susan McAdams for many years at Adelaide Elementary. She was amazing to work and truly had the patience of a saint. One thing she loved more than her 'students' were her children and grandchildren! She always had the biggest smile on her face when she had the chance to brag about all of you! Susan was a special person, with a beautiful soul and outstanding passion for education and children! She will be missed for many years to come!

My thoughts and prayers will remain with her family and friends, hoping for peace in our hearts and the knowledge that she is still with us in many ways. May God bless your family!

January 2, 2015

Susan was a great counselor at Adelaide. I know the students will miss her. She was always friendly and kind. I am so sorry for your loss. Tracey Ross

Amy & John Bingham

January 2, 2015

Andy, Jane, & extended McAdams family,

We are so sorry for this unexpected and tragic loss. We loved your mother. We're praying for your family to feel peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks ahead.

January 2, 2015

What a shock and loss I have known her for many years and loved her dearly, I express love and condolances, I share your sorrow join you in a celebration of her life.Much love, Karen Carter Stowell

Kim - Adelaide

January 2, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all who knew her. I will miss Susan, she was so wonderful to work with always doing something to help someone else. May she rest in peace

Tom Dolan

January 2, 2015

Ben, Julie & the McAdams Family

Linda and I want to express our sincere condolences at the sudden passing of your mother. We admire her extraordinary commitment to her children and the sacrifices she made on behalf of your family. Her professional work with children reflects the focus of her love and desire to have children realize their potential. Her influence on you can be seen in your personal dedication to your family. We extend our love and prayers that the promised comfort of the Lord for those who mourn will be with you and all of your family members.

Mayor Tom Dolan & Linda Dolan

Aaron Stone

January 2, 2015

Both I and my wife had the opportunity to have Mrs. McAdams as our teacher, and have always been grateful for that. She truly will be missed.

Brenda Pack

January 2, 2015

I'm so sorry that you are all having to go through this pain and heartache. Your mom was a amazing sweet lady. I have many memories with Susan as you all know growing up your house was like my second home. I remember she was always on the go or was making a craft or a quilt or scrapbooking for one of you.
Everytime I would come to cut her hair that's all she would talk about is you kids or grand kids. she loves you all so much and that will never end. She will be missed

Dave Delquadro

January 2, 2015

My family and I want to extend to you our deepest sympathies and condolences for the sudden loss of your mother, Susan. It's always difficult to communicate shared grief over the loss of a parent, especially when I did not personally know your mom. So my appreciation of her spirit and her devotion to education derives from the warm and enlightening words you used to describe her life, and the vibrant photo you included. You should be proud of her. It's clear she delighted in all of you.
Best wishes,

January 2, 2015

My Son had Mrs. McAdams at Orchard Elemtary. She was so good at communicating with parents, and encouraging the student to be, and do their best.
Jill Brown

Jerry

January 2, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,

January 1, 2015

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I worked with her at Orchard Elementary school many years ago, then visited with her again when she was working at Adelaide. She was a wonderful co-worker, teacher and friend. Again, we are so sorry for your sudden loss!
~Sue Titus and family

Brian Pettingill

January 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman, teacher and much more. Praying for you all

Alicia Curtis

January 1, 2015

Mrs. McAdams was one of my 6th grade teachers at Orchard elementary. She really opened my eyes to how interesting reading could be. She will be missed.

Andrea Boone

January 1, 2015

The Master needed another flower in hte Master's bouquet! May this great lady rest in peace!

Omar Pisani de Almeida

January 1, 2015

I didn't have the opportunity to know her, but I know she did a great job with her kids, as I know Ben McAdams. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Loretta Baca

January 1, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is a great loss. I am wishing you the best during this time of grieving.

Annie Cain

January 1, 2015

I worked with Susan at Adelaide Elementary, and she was amazing! She was so good to be patient with my students, especially the really tough ones! She will be missed, and she definitely made a huge impact on many children's lives.

Mary Ellen Dworshak

December 31, 2014

Susan was a wonderful teacher, counselor, friend and human being. When we moved here from out of state, she made a special effort to make our young children feel welcome in their new surroundings. We have always admired her for her kindness and generous spirit. Our hearts go out to her family.

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