Susan Kathaleen Fairbanks

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Susan Fairbanks Obituary

Susan Kathaleen Fairbanks Was born in San Jose on August 3, 1951, and died on June 20, 2008. She graduated from Del Mar High School in 1969. she resided in San Jose for most of her life. Susan is survived by her daughter Kelly Dimbat, granddaughter Hannah Dimbat, sisters Judy Dow and Carol Haag, nephews Tim and Matt Haag, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Fairbanks, in 2007 and her father James Fairbanks in 2005. Susan was dearly loved as a mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was a kind and generous individual and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She will be remembered for her humor and her sense of fashion. She enjoyed gardening and loved her pets. She was a proud member of Bethel Church and sang in its choir. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July, 22, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Church, 1201 South Winchester Blvd., San Jose. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to teen challenge, P.O. Box 24309, San Jose, CA 95154. For more info please contact them at (408)583-2200 or www.teenchallenge.net.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jul. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Fairbanks

3 Entries

Carol Becker Armstrong

August 27, 2008

It has been years since Susan and my paths have crossed and so I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
We were friends during our childhood and high school and had tons of fun times, laughter, tears and girlfriend adventures.
My heart goes out to Susan's family, as I am sure this is the darkest hour.
I remember Susan's sister's: Judy and Carol and hope they know how deeply sorry I am for their loss.
May only joyful and loving memories fill your hearts.
Carol (Becker) Armstrong

Shirley

July 23, 2008

My dear dear friend Susan,

I was so glad when we met. Thanks for reaching out to me. We became fast friends as we had so much in common: concern for our children, love for Our Lord, born same year, rasied in same City, enjoyed our homes, flowers, decorating, church, enjoying God's Word, etc., we had many things in common, and dear friends Edna and Linda.

I'll treasure the many hours we spent talking about our greatest love; Our Lord, deliverer, saviour, husband, best friend, our very present help in trouble! He gave us joy, hope, our very breath! Oh to know Him is to love Him. I enjoyed visiting eachother's homes, celebrating holidays and birthdays, praying together, laughing so hard my son thought we were crazy! You were so talented in decorating & gardening!

I'll never forget your words when I was going through tuff times, "It'll be okay". Yes Susan, it will be okay. I cherish our brief moments together and think of you often - and thanks for my cat Christmas.

Susan, I'm so sorry that it turned out the way it did. We miss you very very much. But praise be to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for the hope we have within - that one day, we will all be joined together and meet in our heavenly abode, in His very presence, just as you are right now! We'll be together again. Until then my precious friend, look for us by the pearly gates, we'll be there soon!

A friend forever,

Shirley

Edna Ganan

July 18, 2008

Susan Fairbanks was a loving person, compassionate, generous and kind. She got style and good fashion sense.

Susan enjoyed to share with others what brought her joy -- she loved to garden. She gave Shirley and I bulbs to plant and Susan was excited to find out from us what the colors of the phlox flowers would be when spring comes.

The bulbs that she gave 3 yrs ago, (that's how long we came to know Susan) are now blooming with showy phlox flowers of pinkish peach and bright yellow with wine red tinge at its center.

Susan was very talented and creative --she loved to entertain and she took turns to host "sharing time" at her lovely home in Rose Garden area. She knew how to decorate her place whether it was a Rose Garden house or be it a simple abode like an apartment.

She loved animals and I teased her about having a zoo at her place -- birds, cats, fishes, and later on she adopted a big black dog named Charlie.

She always expressed regrets when she missed church and wanted to be part of the choir --she liked to sing and to learn more about the Lord.... she loved God and got a zest for life inspite of her frail body.

I'm thankful to have met Susan.. she was a special person, a good friend, and a precious child of God.

Susan Fairbanks is greatly missed.

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