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Susan Cunningham Obituary
May 16, 1946 – December 3, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Susan Elaine (Van Steinburgh) Cunningham, aged 72, in Los Angeles, California. She died peacefully, with family by her side, on December 3, 2018.
Born in the Panama Canal Zone to Roy and Anne Van Steinburgh, Susan grew up in Westport, Connecticut where she married, and started a family of her own before moving to Los Angeles, California. She leaves behind her four children, Noel, Jessica, Chelsea and Christina, her ex-husband and lifelong friend, Sean Cunningham, and their three grandchildren, Catherine Cunningham, Jane Cunningham, and Kai Cunningham. In addition, she is mourned by her three brothers, Bob Van Steinburgh, Roy Van Steinburgh, and Don Van Steinburgh, as well as beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughter-in-law, and countless nieces and nephews.
After retiring as a film editor, Susan spent her time with family in Sun Valley, Idaho, Barnard, Vermont and Calabasas, California. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, and in particular, her grandchildren. A light that shone bright, she will be missed and celebrated by all those who loved her.
A memorial service will be held for Susan Cunningham on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Greens Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport. Following the service a celebration of her life will continue at the home of her daughter, Jessica Cunningham. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Humane Animal Shelter in Hailey, Idaho.
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Diana (Dizie) Taylor Laws
January 8, 2020
I was one of Susie
S friends when we where growing up in
Westfair. My thoughts are with all of you.
M D
February 5, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7)
February 2, 2019
To Susan's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Be assured that God does care and he helps us in our times of pain and sorrow. I hope that you are able to find a measure of comfort in fond memories and through the scriptures. Isa. 41:10
JB
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January 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many fond memories of Susan. God keeps in his memory those we have lost because they are precious in his eyes. Ps. 116:15
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