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Susan Blacklow Obituary
Susan Blackow
On Friday, September 7, 2018 Susan Joyce Blacklow (nee Gamer), of Chevy Chase, MD died at home. Beloved wife of the late William Blacklow; devoted mother of Brian (Sarah Summerlin) and Beth Blacklow (Jarrett Creasy); cherished grandmother of Margaret and Leo Blacklow and Elliott Creasy. Passionate special educator for over 30 years in DC and MD who touched many lives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC with interment to follow at Garden of Remembrance, Clarksburg, MD. Family will be observing Shiva following the burial and Tuesday evening at Susan's residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center at www.splcenter.org or Chevy Chase at Home at www.chevychaseathome.org. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.www.sagelbloomfield.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Blacklow
September 11, 2018
Grief can be so very hard, but our special memories can help us to cope. Remember them today and always. 1 Corinthians 15:26.
BM
Courtney (Botts) Schaefer
September 10, 2018
Beth, so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
toby moffett
September 10, 2018
Willie and Sue together were a wonderful pair. I mostly worked with Willie but it was clear that Susan was key to his life and created a foundation of love and confidence from which they both did great work.
I will always be grateful to Sue for putting up with my years of overworking Willie and keeping him away from home.
Much love to the family and all Sue and Willie's amazing friends.
Deidra Ierardi
September 9, 2018
Dear Brian and Beth: Sue lived so well. As you know, she was a great mom and a happy grandmother. And, she took excellent care of the love of her life: your dad.
She also was a thoughtful friend, and I have many wonderful memories of Willie and Sue stopping by or staying a few days in CT.,
She traveled, she read, she loved music, art and plays.
Her professional life was filled with so many students and - later on, she didn't retire. She mentored young teachers - including Brian and Beth.
So, I am sad to learn of her passing, but lucky and glad to have shared such fun as seeing Othello in the Berkshires; searching in VT to pay our respects to Robert Frost, and just hanging out over a good dinner.,
She made time for politics by serving on her local Democratic committee - we spent many hours talking about politics... btw ... real politics like education reform, health care, peace, and what candidates best exemplified our ideals.
Such a well lived life; a life we might all aspire to. While I am unable to get there to say good bye, I am certain you will ensure a fine farewell as she goes to Rest In Peace with Willie in the spot they picked.
Doug Blacklow
September 9, 2018
So sad to hear of Susans passing. My love and prayers go to her children and their families. May her family feel comfort and strength from those who loved Susan, and the memories we all have of Susan will last forever.
September 9, 2018
My Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at John 11: 25 & 26 be of comfort to your family as it has me.
R L
September 9, 2018
Dear family and friends,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear love one. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during your time of sorrow. Hosea 13:14 Sincerely
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