Susan Maisel Worthington

Susan Maisel Worthington Resident of Walnut Creek Susan, 63, died peacefully at her home on September 8 with friends and family at her side, after courageously fighting lung cancer for over three and a half years. She grew up in Englewood , NJ and moved to CA in 1968. Memorial Service and reception will be held on September 28, 2007 at 10:30am at the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Cree. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Susan's name to The Wellness Community of the East Bay, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Survivors include husband Lynn, daughter Dr. Christine W. Reiman and husband Major Justin; Three stepdaughters; Jana, Jody and Jamie, stepfather, John E. Johannassen of Fort Myers, FL, two sisters, Sarai Maiselle of Silver Springs, FL; and Lisa Hoak of Tuckahoe, NY, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Maisel Johannessen and father Dr. Bernard Maisel. Susan received a BA in Elementary Education from Goucher College, and Masters in Education from Lehigh University. She met her husband of 39 years while vacationing in San Francisco, summer 1968. Three days of their meeting, they decided to wed that November moving first to San Francisco then settling in the East Bay. Susan taught school at Garden Village Elementary in Daly City, Seven Hills Schools in Walnut Creek, and was an Administrator in the San Rafael School District. After retiring from teaching, she founded Bridal Advantage, wedding consultants. An avid chef, she catered many private functions for community and friends. She actively enjoyed; women's ministry, bible study, tennis, golf, event planning, interior design, travel, and quilting. Susan led each day of her life with a "give-back" positive attitude always providing a soft shoulder of support for her many friends and colleagues. Her tireless, courageous, and upbeat manner inspired many to tackle their respective battles with the same fortitude.