Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Owosso, Michigan
CAREY, Susan Kathleen - Of Owosso, age 92, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Dr. John L. Musgrave officiating.
Burial in Assyrian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Assyrian Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8pm Thursday and 10am Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Susan Kathleen Carey was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 19, 1923 to Nick & Lydia Jacobs. She moved to the United States in 1927 and became an American citizen at the age of 21. She married Frank Carey in 1952 and had two daughters, Diane and Suzanne. Susan worked at Buick Local 599 for over forty years and was the secretary to a succession of UAW Presidents. She was appointed by Governor John M. Engler to Michigan Employee Security Agency, as Commissioner, a position previously never held by a woman in Michigan. Susan was the President of the Office and Professional International Union Local 393 and a member of Mott College Multicultural Minority Council. She was recognized by the UAW Black Caucus and given the Unity for Justice Award. Susan also received the Woman of the Year Award from the Michigan Business and Professional Women's organization, The Assyrian Achievement Award, the International Institute Golden Door Award, and was the recipient of the 2005 Athena Award. She served as a trustee on the Crim Board and United Way and was a proud Assyrian-American and a contributing member in the Flint Area Assyrian community. Susan was an Elder at Community Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years, prior to joining First Presbyterian Church of Flint.
Susan dearly loved and was proud of her children and grandchildren. Her final wish was "May God bless you and keep you, smile upon you, and give you joy and peace".
She was preceded in death by husband, Frank Carey, her sisters Helen Boyd and Mary Jacobs. She is survived by daughters Diane (Gregory Brodeur) Carey and Suzanne (Paul) Jarboe, sister Dorothy Donnelly, grandchildren Lydia (Ben), Gordon, Benjamin, Melissa, Amanda (Christopher), Daniel, great-grandchildren Devlin, Katie and Serenity, niece Kathy (Vito) Zito, nephew Stephan (Teresa) Boyd, cousins Shirley Israel, Paula (Matt) Antoniou, Karla (Daniel) Epstein, and many beloved great nieces and nephews.
I will always remember Susie as one of my mother's (Gloria Hartman Collins) oldest and dearest friends..along with her sister, Mary. Susie wrote me a letter on the birth of my first son in 1986 that I still have and read from time to time. I will always think of her with love. Christina Frutiger
Christina Frutiger
April 08, 2021 | Gig Harbor, WA | Friend
Such a lovely Lady
Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Cook
April 09, 2020 | Flint, MI | Coworker
I will always rememberhow stunning Susan was. I would see her in church at Parkland wth her sisters. She was dressed so beautifully and was so sweet and kind. May she now rest in peace.
Beckie Clarence-King
April 19, 2015 | Bokeelia, FL
I am sorry to hear of Susan's passing. May your loss be heavens gain. I have many fond memories of my quality time spent with her. I know that she loved her family dearly and was so proud of all their accomplishments. Susan was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jim Mason
April 17, 2015
I am so very sorry to hear about Susans passing she was a VERY pleasant and loving person.
I am very glad that I had gotten the chance to meet her. She was very pleasant to work with, she loved singing (to us workers) and in general, I know she put a smile on my face EVERY TIME I went into work.
She will be missed dearly!!!! Your family will be in my thoughts prayers.
Heather Gilbert
April 16, 2015 | Owosso, MI
To the Family of Susan Carey,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. I met Sue through the Assyrian community. She graciously extended her help when I had questions regarding the Assyrian Cemetery. I was thinking of her just last week when I landed on her name in my phone. I didn't know Sue well, but she made me feel as though I was "family" each time we spoke. She was very warm and loving, and you are blessed to have had her for so many years. My prayers are with you.
Billie (Koshaba) Raney
April 16, 2015 | Concord, CA
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I recognized her picture right away even though it has been years since I have seen her. She certainly led an inspiring life and left and a wonderful legacy. May her final wish come true.
Patty Frey
April 16, 2015 | Ann Arbor, MI
I was saddened to hear that Susie had passed away. She was a very dear friend of my mother, Gloria Collins as they had worked together for many, years at Local 599. Growing up, she was like an auntie to me and I have many fond memories of her. I always loved that she called my mother Blossom. She was full of love!
Christina Frutiger
April 16, 2015 | Gig Harbor, WA
To Susan's Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Susan always referred to me as "her other daughter" as she did to so many of us. I always deferred to her if a business/union issue arose. She was a woman of intellect and grace. She knew how to get a "job" done! I love her dearly and she will surely be missed by many!
Denise Musselman
April 16, 2015 | Flint, MI
