San Francisco, California
Susan DeVries
Sue passed away 9/19/14 at home with family & friends after battling illness for many years.Sue was born in Southern California, but San Francisco was her home.Sue dedicated her life to helping kids as a teacher, coach, athletic director & counselor in SF, always...Read MoreYou will always be my second mother, a confidante, a source of love and inspiration for us to serve others with kindness and empathy.
Jeffrey Kwong
October 29, 2020 | San Francisco, CA | Teacher
Miss Devries was my counselor in Lowell. I was sad to hear of her passing on the Lowell Alumni Facebook page. Only now did I think to search for her obituary because I am writing about her in my personal statement for grad school. Miss Devries, you are the reason I chose to go into nursing and I will continue to remember all the wise words and stories we shared in your tiny office with the sandbox. Thank you for touching the lives of many.
Cindy Huang
January 29, 2019 | San Francisco, CA
November 17, 2018
As my "Big Sister" at San Jose State, Sue encouraged me to stay in school when I thought I wanted to quit. After teaching for 38 years and now retired for 10 more years I still am greatful for your gentle encouragement and guidance. THANK YOU, Sue!
Terry Awtrey
March 13, 2017 | San Jose
Sue visited Ireland twice with our cousin Ann Dougherty, what fond memories we have. We loved her very much and she loved our family especially my later mother Nonie
Marian Hardiman
February 17, 2017 | Galway Ireland | Friend
Coach I was sadden to here of your passing RIP
Catherine Kellington
November 11, 2014 | Redmond, OR
I knew Susan later on in her life and took care of her as her illness began to progress. Susan and I would sit down to talk about life and she would often ask me how my studies were in nursing school. Susan was different from all the other people I took care of because she always wanting to know how I was doing and how my day was going. Her bright smile and the great talks we had was what made me look forward to coming into work. I will greatly miss Susan and wish that I could have seen her...
Nicole Ticzon
November 02, 2014 | Burlingame, CA
You were a delight to know, sharing your passions for educating kids, sports, career development of all SFUSD high school kids, loved our country music together, your place up at the river was so special...I will miss all of this but know your legacy will live on in all of the lives you touched - including mine! Thanks!
Pat Napoliello
October 28, 2014 | San Francisco, CA
God Bless a very great person and a beautiful lady inside and out! I knew Sue from Mission, Lincoln, and Lowell. I worked for SFUSD, but really knew her from her years with Lincoln as a swim teacher at Larsen Pool. She, along with Dennis Cooney, Gus Buono, Dave Low, were part of our "family" at the pool where I worked parttime for many years. Art, Kevin,Mike, Charlie Sava, and all the rest thought the world of Sue. She was always a dear friend as well as a great teacher. We all had dinner...
Mike Phipps
October 24, 2014 | San Francisco, CA