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Susan Jo Kemmer Keating, age 75, of Cary, North Carolina, died peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born July 15, 1943 in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania to Frank Nelson Kemmer and Carol Pancost Kemmer.
She was a 1965 graduate of the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill School of Nursing and served as a pediatric registered nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, and as a nurse practitioner at Childrens' Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Susan concluded her professional life as a project manager at the Washington University School of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry).
Generous with her time and talents outside of work, Susan volunteered for organizations including the Sierra Club, Blue Star Mothers of America, the ASPCA, and the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center.
A lover of wild places, from the Grand Canyon to the Appalachian Trail, Susan was a passionate student of the natural world and a committed advocate for nature conservation. She was a competitive runner and an enthusiastic hiker who instilled a love of sports and the outdoors in her children. Susan loved family trips to the Outer Banks, where she could relax, laugh, and enjoy the sunshine. Friends and family adored Susan for her kindness and generosity -- and they will deeply miss her big smile, quick laughter and warm hugs.
Susan is predeceased by her late husband Dr. James Peter Keating and infant son Matthew Anthony Keating. She is survived by son Thomas Peter Keating, daughter Amy Keating Foote (Christopher), sisters Gretchen Kemmer, Molly Roberts (Christopher), and Carolyn Oliver (Kenneth Anderson).
Memorial contributions may be made to The Sierra Club Foundation and the ASPCA.
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Jane Conte
June 23, 2025
Remembering a wonderful human being...active in environmental issues and rendering acts of kindness..... she was the real deal.
Jane Conte
June 23, 2020
Its been a year since reading of Susans death but I think of her quite often. I regret we didnt keep in contact after she moved to N.C. She was a force of nature and I doubt anyone who knew her will ever forget her.
July 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you have the peace and comfort that you need in time of your loss. Matthew 5:4
Jane Conte
June 30, 2019
We were shocked and saddened to see Susan's obituary today in the St Louis Post Dispatch. Although it's been years since we communicated, Mario and I have never forgotten this wonderful woman.
It was a pleasure to work with her at Washington University and meet for lunches after she retired. She was so full of life. It seemed there was nothing she couldn't do.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
June 26, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
P.H.
Earnie Ray
June 26, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 14 .
June 26, 2019
My family and I send our heartfelt condolences for your loss. As you endure this difficult time of sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for strength and comfort as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:11,12 "you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
June 26, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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