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Susan McKean-Collett
1948 - 2015
BORN
1948
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2015
Susan McKean-Collett Obituary
Susan McKean-Collett, 67, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at her home in Joseph, Oregon. Susan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 19, 1948, the first child of Norma Parker and Alvin Burnham McKean.
As a child, Susan revealed a natural talent as an artist, and for the remainder of her life she channeled her artistry into her work. It was through oil painting that she met her husband, Sam Collett, then her art teacher.
Susan was preceded in death by her infant sister, Shelly; her father, Al; and her ex-husband Richard Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Sam Collett; her children, Isaac Tolpinrud and Ruby Johnson, her stepson, Jake Collett; her mother, Norma McKean; her sister, Claire McKean-Pett (Rip); her brothers Kelly McKean (Barbara) and Duncan McKean (Betty); and her nephews Shane Edwards and Wyatt McKean.
A memorial will be held at the South Valley Unitarian Church, 6876 S. Highland Dr, SLC, on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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April 18, 2016
Susan was one of the most beautiful, talented and kind women I ever knew. Absolutely wonderful. I still think of her often.
Frank Page
Don Blumenthal
October 20, 2015
Surprised to learn of this event, but at 67 years FULL OF LIFE, Susan left alot of her with each of us because she thrived on being involved beyond merely casual.. .she wanted to know at a deeper level all her friends. She was beautiful- smart, caring, sensitive and rock solid in the little, most important things; honor, integrity, her word and OMG that smile. Susan's smile lit the whole neighborhood. I'll remember everything when I remember her smile. RIP. I be soon to follow.. .. hopehope.
Don Blumenthal
"though I am no Angel, please give me wings
. ..to fly to you." -db
J
October 18, 2015
My prayers are with all of you whom have lost such a beautiful soul. May God bless you and be with you and help you in your time of need and help you to heal.
J
October 18, 2015
My prayers are with all of you whom have lost such a beautiful soul. May God bless you and be with you and help you in your time of need and to help you to heal.
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Stephanie Woody
October 18, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Susan's death. I treasure the drawing she made of my beautiful daughter when she was about 6.
The picture was a wonderful gift from Yia Yia, now deceased. Susan was so kind, so beautiful and so patient to take many, many photos of my Emily for a fair entry. The resulting art hangs forever in my home. Thank you Susan for the joy you brought to me and others.
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