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Susan Greenfield Obituary
September 12, 1945 - April 11, 2019
Susan Angela (Burpee/Secrest) Greenfield passed away April 11, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia September 12, 1945. Susie grew up a child of the military; moving all over the country with her father, U.S Air Force Captain, Austin Carl Secrest, and her Mother Phyllis (Dinty) Swain (Comins) Secrest. She met the love of her life, Gayle Kenneth Greenfield, at Oregon State University where they were both students. After graduation they married in Novato, California in 1965 and were soon stationed in Texas with Gayle as an Air Force pilot. Here, they welcomed two daughters into the family - Carla and Karen. They later settled in Caldwell - not too far from the ranch that Gayle had grown up on in Oregon. Susie worked at Caldwell High School for almost thirty years and impacted the lives of many students. She often 'parented' these students- while still supporting any and all activities her daughters participated in.
Family was the most important thing in Susie's life, and she embraced everyone she met with the same exuberance and motherly love that she shared with her own family. Her zest for life led the way for spending summers water skiing at their lake cabin, trips to the Oregon Coast, hours of snow skiing, and family camping trips with an ever-growing brood of kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Holidays were just another grand occasion to celebrate family. She was a constant presence for every hobby, activity, sport, graduation, rehearsal, birth, or fleeting interest of anyone in the family. Susie and Gayle thoroughly enjoyed their cruises and road trips. She had endless energy and was always on the go! She chronicled her family's lives and activities with dozens of scrapbooks and photo albums commemorating the milestones in the lives of each member.
Susie was courageous in her battle with cancer and marched forward with amazing grace. She never complained and lived every day to its fullest. Her biggest annoyances with cancer were that she became too tired to join her friends for daily yoga and that she had to finally trade in her high heels. Susie is survived by her husband of 53 ½ years, Gayle, her daughter Carla Greenfield-Malson (Mark), daughter Karen Fernand (Richard), grandchildren: Michelle (Josh), Matthew, Austin, Isabella, Josh (Maggie), Joe (Hannah), Jared (Stephanie), nine great grandchildren, her sister Jan Saville, and many other family members. Susie was preceded in death by her father, mother, and grandparents.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel where condolences can also be made (www.dakanfuneralchapel.com). A Celebration of Susie's Life will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn, Eagle, Idaho, May 5th, 2019; 1-4 pm. Donations can be made to the Caldwell Cancer Center.
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May 4, 2019
To Suan's family: I am saddened to learn of Susan' passing from this earthly life. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband and daughters. Sincerely, Bud Filler
May 4, 2019
Our family sends all our love and prayers! We loved Susie and she was always there to help and love everyone'. She was a special lady and we were better by knowing her!
Sheri Blacker and Family
Mike Sasaki
April 30, 2019
Dear Gayle, Karen, Richard, and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Susan's passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed. I remember her at Karen's parent-teacher conferences and was very impressed with her thoughtfulness. Carry on her legacy.
April 29, 2019
My condolences to your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2
April 29, 2019
To the Family of Mrs Susan Greenfield may the God of comfort be with you at this time
And may the memories that you have stay with you Forever
April 27, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 27, 2019
We offer our sincere sympathy for your loss. May God's comfort be with you all. John 3:16.
April 27, 2019
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family . It's in times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father, like that of seeing your dear loved one again, can bring you comfort and can even soften some of the pain that you are feeling deep in your hearts.-1Thessalonians 4:13, 14.
April 27, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family and friends during this difficult time of sorrow Psalms 119:76
A D
April 27, 2019
We are so deeply sorry to hear that Ms. Susan has passed away. During this time of loss we pray that you gain strength and hope from our Heavenly Father found at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Brewer's
April 27, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy
April 27, 2019
May God comfort and strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on in death God will remember because they are precious in his eyes. John 6:40.
April 27, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19 JS
April 27, 2019
Our condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the hope of seeing your loved one again, bring you a measure of comfort. John 6:40
April 27, 2019
May the God of tender mercy bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 27, 2019
To the family of Susan Greenfield. Very sorry for your loss. We are told that at times such as these to Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15; JF
Vera Evans
April 27, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy to the Greenfield family and friends during this difficult time. I hope you will find comfort in God's promise at John 11:24-26 Knowing there is a future for those we lost in death,can be very reassuring.
April 27, 2019
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Greenfield. May "the love of God" and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
April 27, 2019
To family you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain . May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences
2. Thessalonians 3:16
Wanda S.
April 27, 2019
May you find strength and peace during this very difficult time.
Psalm 29:11
April 27, 2019
I send my most sincere condolences. May the scripture at 1Thessalonians 4:13,14 give you comfort knowing that our loving God will one day ressurect your love one.
~SW
April 27, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Please find peace in the words found at 1 Corinthians 1:3.
- GE
April 27, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. - Psalms 116:15.
L B
April 27, 2019
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. As you reflect on the cherished memories,may you find comfort and hope. Jeremiah 29:11,12
RK
April 27, 2019
To the family and friends of Susan Greenfield: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Dacia G
April 27, 2019
My warm expression of condolence goes to the family. I'm so very sorry about the passing of your dear Susan. I hope that you will have a lot of loving support and many prayers to help you for comfort. May God give you peace and the strength to endure each day that you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Php 4:6,7)
N C
April 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. Gods promise found at Acts 25:15 days that we will see our love ones again.
AB
April 27, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May you treasure the memories of her as you await the time when you will see her again. (1Thessalonians 4:14)
April 27, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19 JS
April 27, 2019
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
April 27, 2019
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and gods promises to return your loved ones who passed away in death. 1thessalonians 4:13,14
G B
April 27, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Peter 5 : 7
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