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Susan Berman

Chicago, Illinois

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Susan Berman, after a prolonged illness, died peacefully and at her home on April 1, 2005 at age 64. After the onset of Huntington's disease over 20 years ago, she confounded everyone's expectations with her ability to live fully and with great spirit. A long-time Chicago resident who embraced...

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It was my pleasure working with Susan, eventhough she was unable to express herself to me through speech she had her own special ways of reaching me. Susan felt more to me like a member of my family than my patient. I will miss her a great deal and I know that those brown eyes of hers will always be watching me. You are gone but never forgotten. All my LOVE! Denise

Ta-Te (my grandaughter) and I will miss you more than anyone can imagine. I am so greatful I got the pleasure of meeting you and being a companion/caregiver for you. Thank You David, Ellen, and Peter for having me on Susan's team. I appreciated the opportunity to assist and help Susan with her care during her illnes. You will always be close to my heart Susan, forever. Special thanks to Lydia and Robert for introducing me into Susan's life.

Sue,
I will miss you deeply! I treated you and took care of you more like a family member than a patient due to my caring for you as a person. You taught me many things about life, most important was how to survive and a love of life.
Like you and Peter, music plays an important role in my life. I clearly witnessed how music soothed and calmed you.
Evertime your condition went down, I always talked to you "Sue please bounce back" and you always did. But April 1 2005,...

I will never forget Susan and her will to live in the face of her debilitating illness. Her courage, sense of humor and zest for living life to the fullest was unbelievable and a true lesson in how life should be lived every single day. Though it has been several years since I had contact with Susan, I have often thought of her. I wanted to extend my condolences to David and Ellen, Peter, Ann and Lydia. The love and support you all gave to Susan has also stayed with me and will always stand...