Shizu Sue Lofton

Dear Nate,
I heard about Sue's death from Reiko Kuroda Mrozik. I am so sorry I didn't know about it earlier. I have fond memories of many, sweaty hours spent learning folk dancing under the patient tuteledge of Sue and you. Sue was one of those special people like Dawn who seemed to live and feel more intensely than the rest of us. I know my father was extremely fond of you both. Love, Jane Stracke Bradbury.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue was such a vibrant and inspirational person and truly one of our very favorite customers. The restaurant always seemed brighter when she and Nate came in. We are honored to have known her.
She will be missed.

Dearest Sue - You are now residing in your eternal home. Though many years have passed since I last saw you, I am rich with the memories of the great friendship you extended to me in the late 1960's at Roosevelt University. In a very real sense, it was your belief in my potential as a teacher that exceeded my own, especially in view of the difficulties I was having with the Education Department at Roosevelt University. Nevertheless, it was the fact that you so fiercely believed in me that...

Dear Miko & Linda,

I did not know Sue, but she clearly was well loved and respected. You have my deepest sympathies on losing such an amazing womyn from your lives. I know that Sue lives on not only in your memories and in your hearts, but in you both. Take very good care of yourselves.

What a joy Sue has been.... while I was a student at Roosevelt University in 1970, she was always positive and willing to help! My sister, Connie Gountanis, and I always found laughter and friendship with Nate and Sue. May her spirit continue to influence others.

In love and friendship, Angie Lofgren

Dear Linda, Miko, Nate and Avron,

We are so sad about the loss of Sue. She was one of the kindest people we have ever met and was such an inspiring woman. Having lunch with Sue and Nate on a beautiful day in Chicago was a highlight of our road trip from Vancouver to Philadelphia. Her warmth, generosity and incredible vibrancy will not be forgotten. We hope your happy memories help you through these difficult times. Thinking of you.

love,
kath and grog

I am glad we all felt Sue's energy with us today at the memorial service.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I...

Dear Linda, Miko, Nate and Avron,
Thinking of you during this sad time.
I am very thankful to have known Sue. She continues to be an inspiration in my life. Take care. love, Joyce

I hadn't seen Sue in a decade or two, but I wouldn't have made it through Roosevelt in the mid-70's without her, and her peacefulness, humor, and wisdom have always been with me.