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Duncan, Susan Maude (Schlessman)
June 22, 1930 - June 1, 2019
Susan Duncan passed away just a few days before her 89th birthday. She lived a fulfilling, active life with endless volunteer activities, a love of sports and countless friends. She and her husband, Jim, raised a combined family of six children, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Susan was preceded in death by her brother, Lee, her husband, Jim, and four of their children.
Her many interests included supporting and volunteering for such organizations as the YMCA, Iliff School of Theology, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, and Colorado College. She was honored by having the Arvada YMCA named for her. She served on the Board of the Schlessman Family Foundation starting in the 1950's.
Susan enjoyed watching and participating in a variety of sports. In golf, she even scored a hole in one when she was 77. She was an avid Bronco fan and didn't miss a game. She also started a youth sports league, providing joy and character-building opportunities for hundreds of kids. She participated in many bridge groups and excelled in all her various activities.
With all the people she met in life she always was kind, witty, generous, humble, encouraging and supportive. She will be dearly missed, yet it is comforting to know that she joined "Team Heaven" and will be there for eternity.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at noon at Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, Colorado 80235
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. For more information about Susan's life, please visit HoranCares.com.
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Susan was a founder and very active benefactor of the Santiago Foundation in Manzanillo, Mexico. She recently made a substantial donation to fund the building of a classroom dedicated to the teaching of Belezza (Cosmetology) at the Foundation's Learning Center in El Naranjo. This classroom will be named the Susan M. Duncan Salon de Belezza in her honor. Those of us who serve on the Board and our many dedicated volunteers strive to walk in her footsteps. Her generosity and kindness continue to inspire us. Rest In Peace, Susan.
Joyce Murphy
July 11, 2019
Rest In Peace, my friend. You and you family have contributed to some many organization. Saving lives and improving lives of thousands.
The Santiago Foundation will ever honor you name.
Love and Prayers to your family. Dan and Tanya Smith
Tanya Smith
July 11, 2019
I will miss playing golf , tennis and bridge with Sue as well as attending church with her at Christ Congregational Church. We shared the same June 22nd birthday. We often met at the YMCA and I will be happy to send a donation in her name to the Southwest branch.
Jo Conroy
July 7, 2019
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