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Susan Morrison Mayer

1943 - 2018

Susan Morrison Mayer obituary, 1943-2018, Pebble Beach, CA

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Susan Mayer Obituary

August 1, 1943 ~ July 16, 2018 Pebble Beach Our beloved mother, wife and friend, Susie, passed away peacefully on July 16, at 74 years old, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and close friends in her final days at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Richard Mayer and her four children, from a previous marriage to William Morrison; Billy, Bobby, Amy and Michael. She also has four step-children; Alix, Taylor, Brooke and Cambell Mayer. Susie was known as 'Kozy' to her 13 beloved grandchildren whom she cherished deeply. She will be greatly missed by her countless friends from the North Shore of Chicago, Sun Valley and Pebble Beach. Susie was born on August 1, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois to her parents Robert and Dorothy Koll. She grew up with her older sister, Mary, and younger brother, David, in Park Ridge, IL where she attended Maine East High School. Susie went on to attend Denison University in Granville, Ohio. A highlight of hers at Denison was participating in an exchange program one summer where she lived in Sweden with a family outside of Stockholm. She brought home a love of travel and foreign countries, and a superb Swedish pancake recipe that her children and their friends relished. Susie was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and gained lifelong friends that she cherished. She graduated from Denison in 1965 with a BA in History. After graduation, Susie married Bill and was hired by United Airlines where she worked as a flight attendant and then as a supervisor. After the birth of her first child, Susie left her career to focus on her family and home. Over the years, as she raised her four children, she led a life full of active community engagement, adventure and travel. In her travels, she visited places all across the globe. Her passion for athletics and travel were combined in several trips over the years when she and her husband went on long- distance bike trips through parts of Europe while also enjoying local food and culture. She loved to visit the Caribbean with her family on holidays and even ventured as far as Africa, New Zealand and Australia on several occasions. Susie's love of a good challenge brought her to some crowning achievements and experiences in her lifetime. She reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1996 at the age of 53 with her sister Mary and niece Heidi. Immediately after that, she went on her second safari trip in Kenya, Africa – a place she adored for its beauty, animals and native people. In 2002 she and Rick trained extensively and made an ascent on Mt. Rainier in Seattle, WA. In her 50's and 60's Susie trained for and completed many triathlons, as well as several long-distance races in Chicago and San Francisco. She tied her love of charity into her love of sport when she ran for Alzheimers Research in memory of her late father and for Leukemia Lymphoma research in support of her daughter in-law. While at home, Susie lived an active and healthy life. Whether she was running with her dogs in the early morning, golfing with her husband, or participating in an exercise class, Susie would have a smile on her face and her spirit shining bright. Susie also treasured hiking and being in nature. It brought a smile to her face and a deep breath of gratitude to her mind, body and soul. Susie made annual trips, over 20 years, to Rancho La Puerta in Mexico where she used the healing setting and spiritual mountains as the backdrop for intimate & athletic time with daughter Amy and sister Mary. Despite her adventures and accomplishments, Susie was a people person. Everyone who encountered Susie always felt better and more loved when they left her. Her warm smile, contagious laugh, easy-going presence and genuine, kind spirit made every person feel special. She spent much of her later years in Pebble beach, CA and Sun Valley, ID where she was able to be closer to her children and her sister Mary in the places that made her feel most connected and happy. Susie was a devoted and loving grandmother, who relished holidays like Easter and Christmas, when the family would get together and the house would be filled with decorations, delicious food, laughter and love. Nothing made Susie shine brighter than quality time with Billy, Bobby, Amy, Mike, Lea & Mark - and her grandchildren Sammy (10), Henry (8), Ryan (7), Kate (5), and Georgi (3). She also very much enjoyed the simple times, like when the sky was blue, the birds were singing, the the air was crisp and she could go for a walk with her husband, Rick, and their dog, Wrigley, on the trails of the Pacific coast or Sun Valley. A memorial service for Susie will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, at 1:00pm at Indian Hill Country Club, 1 Indian Hill Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093. A reception from 2pm to 5pm will follow. 'Summer Casual' attire (no denim please) is appropriate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Merkel Cell Carcinoma Research- https://www.merkelcell.org/join-the- fight/donate/ Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula - https://www.montagehealthfoundation.org/montage-health-foundation/ Condolences may be written to the family at www.bermudezfamilyfunerals.com

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Published by PL-North on Aug. 9, 2018.

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Susan Garland

September 8, 2018

Dear Rick and family,
I met Susie decades ago when we shopped at Lakeside Foods and discovered our common name. She was Susan Morrison and I am Susan (nee) Morrison Garland. Susie was a bright light in my life, as she was for a multitude of others. Her smile invigorated me and she instilled happiness. A day was more special when Susie had been in it.

Rick, I am a published writer but your tribute at the memorial made me step aside in awe and humbleness. Amy, you did the same.

I gave my card to Amy.

May the Lord bless you and keep every one of you.

Susan Morrison Garland
Winnetka, IL
Morrison line out of Virginia

Diane LeGrande

August 30, 2018

My sweet, dear childhood friend -despite the many years apart, my sense of sadness at her loss is very strong. Susie spread a unique joy to everyone who had the fortune to interact with her.❤Diane Ricketts LeGrande

August 9, 2018

May God's promise comfort and sustain you until Jesus'prayer for lasting blessings earthwide is answered (.Isa.26:19 Matt.6:10) My heartfelt condolences to the family,hw

August 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort care for your during this time of mourning. He will comfort your hearts and make you strong. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-16

C L

July 29, 2018

Dear Mayer family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. May it bring you comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalm 116:15.

A.B

July 26, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.)

July 26, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences. May you cherish the happy memories you shared with this extraordinary person and may God give you peace and comfort. Jeremiah 29:11

July 26, 2018

Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss. Losing a loved one so precious can be devastating. May you be comforted by your cherished memories as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise of seeing your beloved Susan again (John 6:40)

The Fennell Family

July 26, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. May God give the strength and comfort needed at this most difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Psalm 147:3.

July 26, 2018

Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort from family and friends during this difficult time.

B Russell

July 26, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family in this difficult time. May all of you reflect on the loving memories you have shared with her. Remember the loving hope at 1Thessalonians 4:14.

July 26, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

D S

July 26, 2018

As family and friends come together to celebrate the well-lived life of Susan all 74 years, may all your hearts be filled with joy and laughter as each of you share your happy memories of her with each other,-Psalm 90:10

July 26, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

July 26, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy. May your special memories bring peace to you and your family during this difficult time. Please comfort by God's love at 2Thessalonians 2:16,17

BD

July 26, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy to the family. May fond memories of your loved one comfort you at this time. Please consider Psalm 145:18, 19. May those words bring you some consolation and a small measure of peace.

July 26, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and the memories bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

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