Susanna E. Oroyan

Susanna's books have been such a joyous inspiration to me - her lovely attitude to "stuff", her brilliant summarising of techniques and methods, the wonderful photos of her dolls and those of her friends and colleagues ... I had always hoped that one day I would be fortunate enough to meet her in the "University of doll making" she once described. Although that can now never happen, her influence and my gratitude are there in every doll I imagine, draw, model or stitch - thank you, Susanna,...

No words to express our loss... so empty...

Love & Blessings,

Donna Jo

Tom -

I remember when I worked at the Amundson Associates with you and when Susie would come in you were always so happy to see her and of course you proudly displayed some of her dolls on your shelves.

I cannot imagine what is like to lose one you loved so much.

Please know you will be in my prayers as you "grow" through this very difficult life adjustment.

God's Blessings to you Tom and may you feel Jesus' arms around you in your grief.

Susie - Thanks for the many years at the fair. Will always miss those good years and much fun with you and Bob. M.

I'm so sorry to hear of Susans passing. I am one of her biggest fans.

My sincerest codolences on Susie's passing.

I am increidibly saddened to hear of Susanna's passing. She has been an inspiration to me as a doll artist and as a woman.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

On behalf of the New Zealand Doll Federation I would like to express our great feeling of sadness on learning of the passing of Susanna. She was an inspiration to many here, and will be remembered for achieving what we all aspire to. Our condolences to her family.

The day in 1996 that I found my copy of Susanna's very first book here in New Zealand really changed my life dramatically. I had always made dolls but now I developed an ongoing passion for doll making of a different calibre – art dolls- that she created in me and energized with each new edition of her books. There have been years when I have been unable to use my right hand but I never gave up my dream, thanks to her example. After some more recent surgical input, I have finally reached the...