Susan Renee Kesner Bland

Bobby and kids, Debbie and Howie,
My mother, Bessie, my family, and I were so saddened to hear about Susie's passing. Although we were not close recently, I have many fond memories of her when my brothers and I were growing up in the Bronx. We loved visits to Whitestone to see Aunt Bess and family and loved the Passover Seders at Bubby and Poppys house.
Being much younger than Susie, I especially looked up to her as an older cousin.
I also remember a period that...

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Susan at various TESOL conferences over the years and always enjoyed her friendliness and warmth. She will be sorely missed.

Jody and Howard, So Sorry to hear of your loss.....

Dear Bland Family,

Susan was the generous helper and supporter of all the bar mitzvah classmates...whether it be cheering on the first timers or diving in to bake, Susan was everyone's cheerleader. We will miss her.

Our deepest sympathy,

Martha Frommelt and David Feldshuh
and Noah, Zach and Hannah Feldshuh

My family and I were very sorry to hear the news. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Susan was the truest of friends, a trustworthy confidante with a compassionate heart. She was funny and warm and always kind - one of my closest and dearest friends. She will be missed, very much so.

To Bob, Jenny and Scott, please accept my deepest sympathy.

We are so sorry to hear about Susan. My heart goes out to you and your family, Bob.

My partner, Pat Wetzel, and I were fellow graduate students in linguistics with Susan and while I haven't seen her in many years, the brilliant smile in her picture above is unchanged and unmistakeable. Please accept our condolences. She was truly memorable.

Susan was an inspiring colleague and a very dear friend. I'm going to miss her tremendously.