Susan-Richardson-Obituary

Susan Richardson

Berwyn, Illinois

Jun 21, 1948 – Aug 19, 2025

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BORN
June 21, 1948
DIED
August 19, 2025
LOCATION
Berwyn, Illinois
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Susan Richardson (Bollier) passed away August 19th from a disease that took her voice and tried to take her mind, but failed to take her spirit. Up to her last moments, she smiled, she winked, and she laughed with those around her. She is survived by her three children and their families: Stacey...

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Susan was our teacher for 3 majorly formative years. To this day we still joke about how she memorably split us up at lunch because we were too "cliquey". We are still friends all these years later. Living inclusive lives having welcomed 5 "honorary PALs". Susan showed up for us our whole lives. She came to our weddings. She taught us cursive. She let us take our favorite book from her bookshelf when we "graduated". She's the reason I don't still walk on my tip-toes. Good teachers make scared...

So thankful Susan came for a visit on her "Grand Tour". This picture sums up how excited we were to be together again! Even though we´ve lived apart for our adult lives we´ve always stayed I touch. It didn´t matter if we spoke once a week or once a month.....we never missed a beat!

Susan was our dear friend who could light up any room the moment she walked in. A real party girl at heart, she loved her family, friends & life and making every gathering unforgettable. Her humor was quick and infectious. She could make you laugh with just a look. Being around her meant fun and great stories and feeling lucky to be the recipient of her great smile. Our family has had wonderful memories being together at the Jersey Shore, Ohio and Kentucky. Her friendship will be...

Susan, aka Bolier to George, had been a special friend of his since KWC days, and she became special to me, as well. We´ll sure miss her laugh and joyful spirit. When Jennifer Green took Susan on her "Grand Tour" a couple of years ago, they joined us for lunch in Owensboro, and her laugh was still beautiful. We all had a grand time. Please know George and I send our deepest sympathies in Susan´s passing.