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Susan Dayton Obituary
1955-2015
Susan Jenkins Dayton, known by all as Susie, passed away at age 60 on Friday, December 11, 2015. Susie was born in Plainfield, NJ and moved to Houston at age 5 and attended Spring Branch schools. She graduated from Westchester High School in 1973 and then attended the University of Texas in Austin. After graduating in 1977 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education, she taught 4th grade at Bunker Hill Elementary where she was honored as Teacher of the Year. Susie spent the last years of her life in Bandera, TX where she loved living in the Hill Country. She was an excellent cook, she enjoyed gardening, and she loved all her animals including a deer family that she fed. She worked at Four Paws Bed and Biscuit, taking care of pets while their families were away.
Susie was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Jenkins, her brother Steven Jenkins, and her sister Gwen King Giles. She is survived by her loving husband Randy Dayton, her mother Phyllis Jenkins Green, her brother David Jenkins and his wife Elizabeth, and a host of other relatives and close friends, including her four-footed friends, Lexie, Twinkie, Dash, and Missy. A celebration of her life for close friends and family will be held in Bandera after the New Year. If desired, donations may be made to animal shelters.
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Gary Hunt
August 8, 2017
Susie was my first "real" girlfriend, we dated for two years in High School and she was the only girlfriend I ever stayed actual friends with; why? Because she was a wonderful, honest and caring person that was a joy to be with. It saddens me to have learned of her death because she was so full of life.
Mike Chandler
December 29, 2015
So sorry for your loss
South Texas GCSA Members
December 29, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the news of Susan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Westchester Alumni Association, Inc.
December 28, 2015
The Westchester Alumni Association along with the Class of 1973 express our deepest sympathy to the family of Susie Dayton.
Julie (Miller) Munson
December 28, 2015
Susie was my best friend through high school and college. I have so many fond memories. We lost touch and I am so sad to hear this. Sending my love and prayers for comfort and peace to the family.
Ralph Devine
December 27, 2015
My prayers are with your family. Susie was a very nice person. I remember her fondly from Westchester High School.
TM
December 27, 2015
My Condolences to the family for your loss. Act 24:15
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