Susan Schuler Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Allentown, New Jersey

Working the Land
Many Americans cherish a pampered, well-fed lawn; to Susan L. Schuler, a luxuriant patch of grass was a shameful waste of space. Over the years, Ms. Schuler gradually transformed her standard- issue, quarter-acre backyard in Allentown, N.J., into a dazzling botanical paradise. With help from her husband, Jim, she replaced most of the Kentucky bluegrass with raspberry and blackberry bushes, hordes of climbing roses and row upon row of savory vegetables.

"She was a great nurturer, and gardening was her passion," Mr. Schuler said. "She used me as a soil mover, and I was happy to do it."

A consultant to the securities industry, Ms. Schuler, 55, would put in a full day of work and then plunge into her yard, emerging with armfuls of cut flowers and the ingredients for an elaborate evening meal. On weekends, she would churn out strawberry jam, jalapeño jelly or sinus-clearing horseradish. An extra freezer held whatever produce the Schulers did not give away.

She would travel into the city most Tuesdays to see one of her clients, Sandler O'Neill, in the World Trade Center. For weeks after Sept. 11, Mr. Schuler could not bear to step into the garden, but as the air grew crisp, he knew he had a duty to fulfill. "I just couldn't let it go," he said. He has since pulled the last of the carrots, tilled the beds and blanketed the asparagus patch with a protective layer of straw.

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Mr. Schuler, Today is a very special day. Today is the day, I met your wife, Susan, through a mutual friend of ours. Our mutual friend's heart was very heavy today (9/11/13). I could see in her eyes that she shed many tears for Sue. Tears of hurt, sorrow and pain. I'm so glad I was able to be there to comfort her for a short while, short enough to acknowledge a beautiful SOUL, GONE but never FORGOTTEN, yet Long enough to shed a tear and to revisit a memory of a good soul, yet short enough to...

September 11, 2013

There's not a day that goes by when I don't think about Susie and Jim. Jim was my first real boss out of college, and I used to love riding the train with them to Jersey City. Jim was a good friend, a real mentor even after I left the company, and most of all, he adored and cherished his wife. The world was better because Susie was in it. RIP Susie and Jim. You are never NEVER forgotten.

S Rose

May 03, 2013 | Chciago, IL

Schuler family,
It's been almost 10 years since I've posted last on this memorial, and not a year's gone by without your family in the forefront of my thoughts. A decade has certainly not provided clarity to me; but I hope that time has allowed for some form of closure for you, as well as time to celebrate, rather than only mourn, her amazing life. As always, you all have my deepest sympathies, hopes and prayers.

Bryan Thibodeau

September 14, 2011 | Dallas, TX

Dear Mr. Schuler
I have never met Susan, but on 911 2002 I participated with hundreds of others in the Rolling Requiem, a tribute wherein choirs all over the world performed Mozart's 'Requiem' at the same time. Here in Tucson, each of us wore a button with a name on it. I have posted a picture separately.
I know you still think of your wife-I hope you have arrived at the point where you can find happiness in your memories.
Andrea Kennedy
Tucson, Arizona

Andrea Kennedy

August 23, 2011 | Tucson, AZ

My button from the Rolling Requiem in 2002. Each participant wore one with a name on it.

Andrea Kennedy

August 23, 2011

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

kristine

May 21, 2007 | Tecumseh, MI

In memory....

P Tabbernor

March 04, 2007 | Victoria, BC

Dear Mr. Schuler,

I did not know your wife, but am so sorry for your loss. We have had and will keep everyone who lost a loved one in this terrible event, in our prayers.

Love and comfort to you.

Maryan Schuler Nichols

September 11, 2006 | Louisville, KY

Dear Jim,

I'm not sure if you'll see this...hopefully you will. I've hoped to get in touch with you for a long time. I have thought of you and Susan often and hope you know that you will always hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you. Love ya.

Sue

Sue Hoff

December 02, 2003 | Nesconset, NY

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