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1941
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2020
Susan Harris Memoriam
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Jeanette Olinder-Stevens
April 4, 2023
I recently read that Sue had passed away. Over my 40 year career working as an Occupational Therapist i treasure my time working for Sue at OT Associates and have many pleasant memories of sitting with the management team led by Sue and strategizing
best practices and program development. She was a great mentor and always very positive and inspiring. She did so much to promote the field of Occupational Therapy especially in California. She was a very special person and I´m very grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of her company..
Sara Devine Stiglich
February 20, 2020
To the Harris Family,
I offer my deepest condolences to you for your loss. Sue was a friend and colleague since 1989. She gave me my first OT job in San Diego in 1989. Over the years. she and I always connected every 6 month to a year at one breakfast house or a wine bar somewhere. Her energy and wit were tireless. Her passion to continue to champion new approaches and ideas for her business never ended. What I admired most about Sue was how freely she shared her DELIGHT For LIFE with all she interacted with. Im sure shes in heaven sharing her infectious smile and the sparkle in her eye. She leaves a remarkable legacy, both personally and professionally. What a gift she was in my life. God Bless,
Sara Devine Stiglich
Kevin Michael
February 6, 2020
I feel so grateful that Susan visited me one last time for a relaxing session at my spa. I had always known her to be such a powerful woman, full of wisdom and grit. To see her ill, broke my heart. But I feel incredibly thankful and fortunate that I got the opportunity to see her one last time before she moved on to the other side. Susan has left me with knowledge I wouldn't normally have. She gave me inspiration and a new way to see things. I remember her telling me how much she loved her family and all the work she had done. She helped so many people and had such a great sense of humor about life. I'll miss you Susan.
Audrey Ratner
February 6, 2020
I will miss seeing Susan in Sunday Yoga classes...she was always a smiling face.
Audrey Ratner
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February 2, 2020
Susan was such a fantastic person and a wonderful friend. We always looked forward to seeing her at AOTA conferences and sharing our experiences and difficulties in running Therapy practice / businesses. We loved having time together and will miss her wonderful smile and personality
Fred Somers, former CEO, AOTA
February 1, 2020
Very saddened to learn of Sue's passing, my sincere condolences to her family and friends. Sue was a great leader and mentor in the profession of occupational therapy, and a strong supporter of her professional society, AOTA, and its advocacy work for OT and consumers. She will be greatly missed, and her professional legacy warmly remembered.
Marten Barry
February 1, 2020
Susan was a gracious lady in good spirits every time I saw her over a six year period at The Execs lunches weekly. Her kind words and ever present smile made being around her a joy. Vicky and all of her large family will surely miss her greatly, but can take solace that she touched many people who will remember Susan fondly.
Pam Toto
January 30, 2020
Dear Harris Family,
Thank you for sharing Sue with us all. Through a mutual friend, Sue became roommates with us at an AOTA conference. We had more fun and laughs than teenage girls at a pajama party. We were friends ever since and I will never forget her.
Fondly,
Pam Toto
Elizabeth Ecks
January 30, 2020
Dear Harris family, I have fond memories of Mrs. Harris being so full of joy, and having such tremendous love for her family. May God hold all of you during this very tender time and strengthen you in the days ahead. My heart and prayers are with and for you. With care, Lisa Ecks
Lisa Ecks
January 30, 2020
Dear Harris family, I have beautiful and fond memories of Mrs. Harris, who was always so full of joy and had a tremendous love for her family. May God hold you all during this time of grief and may He strengthen you. My heart is with all of you. Love, Lisa Ecks
Jim and Kathy Johnson
January 30, 2020
Sue was such a life force, full of love, compassion and joy. We will miss her and her beautiful smile, but keep her memory and spirit in our hearts. Our deepest condolences and love go to her wonderful family.
Sue Harris & Shawn Phipps
January 30, 2020
Mourning the loss of Sue Harris. She was an exceptional leader that I came to depend on as OTAC President on issues of association financial management, business entrepreneurship to promote the OT profession, and was a key player for OTAC on issues related to third party reimbursement. I will miss her moral courage and bold advocacy for our great profession. Much love, Sue Harris
Shawn Phipps
January 30, 2020
OTAC Conference 2017
Joyce Fries
January 28, 2020
The ultimate advocate for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY and support to all OT colleagues! She ALWAYS supported her local schools Advisory Boards and participated in our activities. Your spirit will live on in our fond memories!
January 28, 2020
Sue added OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY awareness to the city of San Diego. I remember her clinic as one of the very earliest ones in pediatrics.
Mary Johnson
January 27, 2020
A bright light has been extinguished with Sue's passing. I only met Sue a year or two ago and regret our paths didn't cross sooner. It was at a bridge game in her lovely home where I was asked to be a substitute player. Sue immediately made me feel welcome and comfortable. Her graciousness and humor was so evident as we shuffled cards and became acquainted. I was delighted whenever I could sit at the bridge table in her, and her wonderful husband's, company. Upon reading her obituary, I learned what an incredible life she led. An amazing lady who will be missed by many.
January 26, 2020
Sue Harris was always smiling, delightful and inspirational! She started an OT business when that was not done - always seeing possibilities instead of obstacles, Sue could always think of unique solutions to problems that would have stopped others. Sue was a great supporter of students and faculty at San Jose State University OT program where she was also on the Board of Directors. She will be greatly missed.
Wynn Schultz-Krohn
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