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Suzanne R. Nicholas

Seattle, Washington

Jul 28, 1948 – Aug 7, 2013

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July 28, 1948
DIED
August 7, 2013
LOCATION
Seattle, Washington

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Suzanne Roberta NICHOLAS
Suzanne was born in Seattle on July 26, 1948, and grew up in the Ravenna neighborhood. Both her parents were educators. Her father, James Crider, was professor of drama and costume design at the University of Washington; and her mother, Lilyan Inana Crider (a second generation Nisei), taught in the public schools for twenty years.

She was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Scripps College (Claremont), and attended Seattle University as a 5th year nursing student.

In the early 1990s she obtained credentials as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and worked at the Columbia W.I.C. Clinic teaching new mothers, one-on-one, how to breastfeed their infants as an alternative to bottle feeding. She expanded her work by creating a unique outreach at Harborview Medical Center, teaching minority women to become breastfeeding peer counselors within their own communities. She also gave written testimony about her experiences to the U.S. Senate Select Committee overseeing the W.I.C. program. (At the time breastfeeding was "controversial" but today is fully accepted and even recommended by the World Health Organization.)

She continued assisting pregnant women -- especially those facing difficult or unplanned pregnancies -- as the director of the Seattle Birthright and was a charter member of the local Vita Caring. She was also a certified post partum doula.

Suzanne is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother, Jono Crider (Beverly), and her husband of 37 years, Neil. She leaves behind four children, Maria (Ted) White, Sarah (Chris) Corwin, Samuel (Katie) and Matthew. And four beautiful grandchildren.

Suzanne's warm smile and laughter, her infectious enthusiasm, and her strong Faith will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Parish, Seattle, at 2 P.M., Friday, August 16.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
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So many people -- even those I do not know well -- have told me how much your smile, your laugh, your cheerfulness meant to them. You had a natural ability to reach out to people, no wonder you were so successful with all the young women you took under your wing. Remarkable.

Of the four "assignments" you gave me, two have been completed and a third I expect will be completed soon. As far as assignment #3, the grandchildren, well everyone is discovering that grandpa without grandma is...

Neil

September 13, 2013

She touched us all and we will keep her alive by our togetherness, as a daughter, mother, cousin and a friend. We will all rejoice and celebrate her life, and our family bond will grow stronger yet!

The Hasegawa Family

August 30, 2013

To the Family of Suzanne: I am with Birthright in Idaho. I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne and talking with her many times. My heart breaks for you. What a gift you have lost. I cannot imagine your pain. Please know that all of Birthright keeps you in their hearts and prayers.

Dorothy Benoit

August 21, 2013 | Coeur D Alene, ID

It was an honor to have worked at Birthright with Suzanne. Her work with new mothers and women in crisis pregnancies was greatly appreciated. We will miss her.

Vicki Barbosa

August 16, 2013

Mom, we love and will miss you deeply. Watch over us as we enter this new time as a family.

Maria White

August 16, 2013 | Tacoma, WA

Such a fire sign to the core! I'll never forget "Marmy" and her infectious smile. She raised four of the most beautiful people in the world and for that, her spirit will always remain around us. Much love from Tilds and Cosmos.

Matilda Stubbs

August 15, 2013 | Chicago, IL

I want to express my sorrow over the passing of Suzanne Nicholas. Such a shock to think of someone so lively and lovely passing so soon. She and her family are in my prayers.

Shirley Garrison

August 15, 2013 | Seattle, WA

In reading Suzanne's story and the memories shared by her friends and family, I wish I had come to know her better myself. She will be missed by those who loved her. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Peace be with you.

Kathy Package

August 14, 2013 | Seattle, WA

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My brothers and I have such wonderful memories growing up with the Nicholas Family. I loved talking with Suzanne, we were always laughing . My family loved her sense of humor. She was so warm kind and understanding. She will be forever in our hearts.
Love the Vrsek Kids Joe, Nik,Ilona, Petr and Alex

Ilona Vrsek Selinsky

August 14, 2013 | Seattle, WA

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