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Susan Draper Obituary
January 31,1948 - March 11, 2022
Carmel
"The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart" –Rumi
Susan passed away Friday, March 11, at her Carmel home. Susan, the youngest daughter of Jean and Ray Draper, was born in the old Carmel hospital. A fourth generation Carmelite, she is survived by her sister Wendy Ograin, brother Michael Draper (Ann), nephew Dr. Christopher M. Orgrain (Dr. Monisha Motwani), great-nephews, Nikhil and Arjun Ograin, niece Catherine Calderon (Scott), nephew Rurik Draper (Alexandria) great-nieces Aurora and Lillianna 'Cobe' Draper.
Susan attended River School, Carmel Middle School, Carmel High School and Dominican College in San Rafael. An artist, she was very active in the community and supported Harrison Memorial Library, Pac Rep, the Carmel Foundation and the Big Sur Land Trust. She was also a volunteer docent at the Monterey Aquarium, a walker and hiker and world traveler. Born of love, acted out of love for family, friends and community, she will always in all ways be remembered in our hearts and loving memories of her 74 year journey. Susan was an exotic flower with a sweet fragrance and kind heart. Her love for animals and all people was tender and genuine. She had a love of nature. Her essence was peace and harmony. The beauty of her heart will live on.
The Draper family wishes to thank Dr. John Hausdorff, Kari, Araceli and Myra with deep gratitude for their loving care and attention.
A Celebration of Life will take place this summer.
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Marilyn Lane
July 19, 2023
Susie was a beautiful light, May fond memories kept shining.
David Dilworth
March 30, 2022
Oh dear Susan.
What fond memories I have of us all sharing pizza - with you chattering and laughing, You have a special place in my heart.
Patrick McGibney
March 24, 2022
Susie was a flower to the angels, beautiful both inside and out. Always a smile, gracious, loving and kind. The world is a little less now that she doesn´t walk among us, but walking with us, she always will.
Christine Giraldin
March 23, 2022
Rest In Peace, Susan. It was fabulous being your roommate at Dominican, but even more wonderful was the fifty plus years of friendship we´ve shared since. I cherish every minute we spent together. You will be in my heart forever.
Grace Ashby
March 22, 2022
I am so saddened to learn of Susan´s passing.
I have fond memories over the years of Susan and her
Mother, Jean Draper..always smiling, always interested
in you...what a loss Sending my deepest condolences to the Draper family. I will always remember her fondly...
Patty Ross
March 22, 2022
Susan was Miss January in our fund raising 2005 Calendar project to retrofit the firehouse. Fitting as her great grandfather was the 1st fire chief of Carmel. She was gracious and giving and had a huge heart. She will be missed.
Marta Bennett
March 22, 2022
Susan and I attended River and Sunset together. I was a year ahead. I will always cherish my memories of her luminescent beauty, kindness, and compassion for others. I know her last years were not easy but she brought a bright light to the world.
Pamela Klaumann
March 22, 2022
Lovely Susan will always be with us. What a beautiful gal she was and is.
Karl Pallastrini
March 22, 2022
RIP Susan...you are a rare gem! It has been a true pleasure to know you for so many years, going back to CHS in the 60's, to catching up on a regular basis over the years. The world is missing a true spirit of love and kindness. Sadly....Karl
Linda Carstensen Lewis
March 22, 2022
May your sweet soul soar free and high, your memories only of kindnesses. Until we see each other again...
Adam (Rick) Piper
March 21, 2022
I never saw her with out her wonderful smile during my 3 years at Carmel High.
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