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SUSAN CAROL ANDERSON
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Susan was a member of Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club, participated in renovation of the facility and grant writing for funding. She was a competitive rower, member of US Rowing Association, a fully licensed referee of National Association of Amateur Oarsmen a member F.I.S.A. 1979-1985, and the United States Rowing Association, officiating in local, national and international regattas. She opened her home to women rowers training in Philadelphia.
Susan was committed to the advancement for a voice for women. She helped further the fight against Pancreatic Cancer through her participation in a clinical trial at the National Institute of Health on delivery methods of medications directly to the tumor. She was an excellent writer and story teller, keeping one's attention and entertained during the telling of many tales. She had a talent of keeping friendships over many years from high school, college and rowing.
She is survived by her brother Ken (Nancy) Anderson of Wooster, OH, sister Libby (Paul Nurnberg) Anderson of Beaufort, SC, nieces: Julie (Dan) Cochran of Normal, IL and Kate (Doug) Billy of Westerville, OH. Donations in Susan's name can be made to the Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club: PGRC, 14 Kelly Drive, Boat House Row, Phila., PA 19130.
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Sherry Hartigan McGarry
January 29, 2013
so sorry to hear about Susan's passing. Only good memories.
Brian Wasson
January 22, 2013
Dear Anderson extended family. I'm very sad to hear of Susan's passing and pass along my sincere condolences. I was a co-worker of hers for six years at ACP, sitting just a desk away. She often talked about her family, her trips up to NY to care for her parents, fun trips via AMTRAK to see siblings, etc. It was clear how much she cherished you all.
Helen Brown
January 21, 2013
To the Anderson family. I was so saddened to hear of Susan passing. I was a co-worker with Susan at ACP
Ann Collins Hanewald
January 21, 2013
I was saddened to learn of Susan's passing. I too attended Hendy Avenue and EFA with Susan and shared some wonderful times in our young lives. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to Libby and Ken.
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Wendy Haskell
January 18, 2013
I am so very saddened by the loss of Susan and have been flooded with memories of our friendship since our Hendy Avenue school days up until our last time together three or four years ago in Elmira when we went on a walking tour together of homes and gardens in Elmira. I will always remember Susan as a joy, always creative with ideas for plays and stories in middle school, her french horn playing in the high school band and bringing all of us friends much laughter with her wonderful humor. I also felt so fond of her mom and dad who I got to see when in later years I would visit Sue at her home or pick her up for an outing when we both would be visiting in Elmira. Susan was a treasure and knowing she is no longer here feels very painful. I send my deep condolences to Ken and Libby.
Joan Peck
Joan Peck
January 18, 2013
I love Susan and we laughed together through our high school years relating all the tales of growing up. She was a dear friend of Ellen Carlson as was I and there were always fun times that extended beyond high school. She was very special and I am blessed to have known her.
Butch Taladay
January 18, 2013
To the Anderson family, God's heavenly family is the "winner" with the addition of Sue. Sue lived two blocks from me in Elmira and we attended Hendy Avenue, EFA, and local sporting events the whole time I knew her. Her passing is one of the low-lights of my life. She brightened up any/all dark rooms. Her stories will be told by all future generations. Her appearance at any "grade school and/or high school" party was immediately known. The "circle" around the hit of the party was always around Sue. I can only imagine what she was like in her college days. Sue will be missed, but what a miss she "left". Sue was one of a kind and I feel my life was made 100% to the enth power better by just being my friend and knowing her in our growing up years.
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