Susan Pollack

Pollack, Susan L.
Susan Levine Pollack, 77, passed away January 26, 2014 in Scottsdale AZ. Susan was born in Boston MA, on March 15, 1936 to Samuel B Lane (nee Levine) and Lita Lieder (Levine) Lane. Susan grew up in Stamford, attended Burdick Middle School, graduated from Stamford High School in 1954, and attended the University of Connecticut. In 1957, Susan married Martin Pollack and they lived in Stamford for 20 years prior moving to Scottsdale, AZ. Before marriage, Susan worked for American Field Service (a student exchange program) and then continued to volunteer with them for the rest of her life. While in Stamford, Susan was active in sending monthly packages to Stamford Servicemen in Vietnam through her association with the Women's Division of the Jaycees and devoting much time and energy to this interests as well as to raising their two children. After relocating to Scottsdale, Susan continued with her many volunteer activities, raising money for Eldorado Vista Nursing Home and The Phoenix Symphony. She also volunteered in children's literacy and crisis intervention programs and continued her volunteer work with AFS. While her volunteer activities were very important to her, her first priority was always her close and extended family and dear friends. She was known for her joyful, caring, and loving personality and will be missed by many. Susan is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Martin Pollack of Scottsdale AZ, daughter Martha Pollack and husband Ken Gottschlich of Ann Arbor MI, son David Pollack and wife Lucy Pollack of Sherman, CT, and grandchildren - Anna Gottschlich, Nicholas Gottschlich, Katie Pollack and James Pollack. Susan is also survived by her sister, Barbara Lane Murray and was predeceased by her brother, Michael Lane. A memorial service will be held Saturday Feb. 15 at the Mustang Library, Scottsdale AZ at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: AFS North Valley Chapter, In memory of Susan Pollack, 7527 N. 8th ST, Phoenix, AZ 85020.