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Susan McFarland Obituary
SUSAN LOUISE
MCFARLAND
Aug. 20, 1943 - Oct. 24, 2010
Susan McFarland, 67, passed away on October 24, 2010 in San Diego from heart failure. She grew up in Imperial Valley, attending school in El Centro and Imperial, graduating from Imperial High School. She earned a BS in nursing and an MA in education, and worked as a public health nurse for San Diego County. She left public health to spent one year in Ganado, AZ, working for Project Hope as a home health nurse on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Upon returning to San Diego, she spent a number of years as a home health coordinator for UCSD Medical Center, taught at the UCSD School of Medicine and San Diego Community College. After leaving the reservation, she was instrumental in gathering donations of clothing, food and money that were sent to the Navajo Indians for several years. Because of her efforts in various community organizations, she was recognized as San Diego County Citizen of the Month. For many years, she loved riding her horse, Lucky, and took him with her to the reservation to ride in her spare time. For several summers, she took him up to the Sierra Mountains to ride with a group of horsemen accompanied by a niece and nephew. She loved her family and always encouraged everyone to attend family gatherings. She had many friends both in San Diego and Imperial.
She was preceded in death by her parents, M. L. (Mac) and Laura McFarland.
Susan is survived by her brother, Robert (Pat) McFarland; sisters, Phyllis Thompson and Mary Grover; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 20, at Evergreen Cemetery at 201 E. Gillett Rd., El Centro, CA at 9:45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to the cemetery for the service, or donations made to the Humane Society of Imperial County at 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan McFarland
Louise Caradine Talley
November 20, 2010
My sympathies to the Mc Farland families. Susan and I were the same age, but I went to Central High. In the "old days", our fathers were friends. God Bless all of you with comfort during your loss.
Julie Popejoy
November 19, 2010
We will always remember Susie's great smile. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Frank & Julie Popejoy
Jerry Peterson
November 18, 2010
We will miss you and always Love you Dear Susan, a part of our Chosen Family for the past 33 1/2 years! You will be with us in Spirit on Dec 2 in Little Italy when your SD friends gather. Dr Bob and Jerry
November 18, 2010
We remember Susan as a warm, sympathetic and caring woman. She helped us as we dealt with a very difficult death of a dear loved one. We will always be grateful for her presence.
Nancy & Larry Hurt
Cheryl McDermott - Doss
November 18, 2010
Susie was a great college friend. She used to pick me up from home and we would go to class together. She was actually a bridesmaid in my wedding in 1965. I am so sorry we lost touch as the years passed. May God Bless your family in this time of loss.
Marion G Miller-Walton
November 18, 2010
Susie was a close friend, neighbor and had a heart of gold. She was always so kind to everyone she came in contact with. We had so much fun living in the country and playing at the farm. My sympathies to the McFarland family.
Ardonna Thornton,Smith
November 15, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mercy Sweatt
November 15, 2010
Dearest Phyllis & Family,
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more
God Bless,
Mary Williams
November 15, 2010
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Susie's passing. She was a dear childhood friend, who was always so very kind to me. I'll always remember her fondly. My sympathies to the McFarland family. Mary Wilson Williams
November 14, 2010
REST IN PEACE Susie. Thanks for the wonderful childhood memories and for being my friend. Love, Beth Loeffel Rooks
Tammy Marler
November 13, 2010
Phyllis, I'm so sorry about Susan. You didn't mention this when I saw you last so I couldn't comfort you. Susan was a real sweetheart and I was sorry to see her move away when she did, I really missed her. To you and the rest of your family, may God comfort you and I'll keep you in my prayers. Love you.
Noel Carr
November 13, 2010
I'm so sorry to read about Susan's passing. It takes my breath away. She was a great gal! RIP, Susan.
Your friend,
Noel Carr
Monterey, CA
Elaine Jeffries Turley
November 13, 2010
What a wonderful friend! Many wonderful memories.
May God comfort you and give you peace.
November 13, 2010
Her caring and sharing touched so many lives. Your family is so blessed
by her life. Our thoughts are with you. God bless.
Dennis Loeffel
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