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Susan Colby Obituary
Susan was born on December 3, 1956 to Reginald and Beverly (Hay) Carr in Toronto, Ontario. As a young girl she enjoyed gymnastics, girl guides, and spending time with her family at the cottage. Sue enjoyed helping people and from a young age was driven to be a nurse. She graduated with her nursing degree from University of Toronto and later returned to school to obtain a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Detroit Mercy. She married Larry Colby on August 29, 1987 in Toronto, Ontario. Susan worked as a Registered Nurse for Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital for over 35 years until her retirement in March, 2023.
Susan is remembered as a loving wife and mother, for her joyful spirit, and for always having a smile. She and Larry enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada. Family fondly remembers their cruises in the Caribbean, camping at Lake Michigan, as well as vacations at the cottage, in the western states, and Florida. Susan had a generous spirit, always welcoming friends and family in their home and accepting everyone as they are. Susan's greatest joy in life was her children and she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, of whom she was so proud.
Susan is survived by husband, Larry J. Colby, son, Christopher James (Megan) Colby, son, Brian John Colby, daughter, Megan Nicole (Lucas) Andrus, two grandchildren, Nicholas James Colby, Bennet James Andrus, brother, Randall (Kathy) Carr, brother, Michael (Kim) Carr, aunt, Vicky (John) Bisset, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, Michigan, where a Scripture Service will be held at 4:30 pm. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the Funeral service at Pederson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, 2:00 pm at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, Michigan, 49341 with Deacon Michael Mauer, officiating.
Burial will take place in the Blythefield Memory Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 .
Please share your memories of Susan or sign the guestbook online at www.pedersonfuneralhome.com .
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Dunlop Nancy
April 23, 2024
Susan was my best friend. We've known each other for 63 years, a lifetime. Although I was there at the celebration of life, I could not get up to speak because I am heart broken. There are too many memories to count or share.
My dearest friend, I love you and where there is a hole in my heart our memories will live forever.
Karen DeVormer
April 22, 2024
So very sorry for your family loss. Susie was a delight to work alongside when she worked in Special Procedures. She was a wonderful mentor.
Debra [Carrotte) Burns
April 20, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear of Sue´s passing. We met as teenagers and she quickly made me feel as if I had been a part of her inner circle forever. She was a remarkable person with the warmest smile. It´s hard to believe it has been over 50 years that we have known each other. The photo found is archival! I think we were 16! We had our nursing careers in common and she always had the greatest stories to tell, bringing laughter to those around her. My thought go out to all her family. We will all find comfort in our memories of Sue. She will be missed.
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April 19, 2024
I have so many memories of our friendship. You teaching me how to dive off your dock when we were teenagers, you always asking me to 'sew my lip' which entailed me threading an imaginary needle and threading it threw my upper lip and pretending to pull the corner of my lip up and down like Elvis. You thought that was so funny. Our memories always included you, me, Jane and Nancy. Our sisterly love was maintained throughout our 60 year lifetime together. Many years ago my daughter made a collage of memories of OUR family and they always included the four of us. Our school reunions were always a highlight because we laughed together, we cried together and we new our bond would never be broken. I will miss you Sue and I know all our lives took us in different directions but our sisterly love was and always will be present. I'll miss you and always remember your beautiful smile and your happy stories you shared.
Love you Always 'Lorbs'
American Heart Association
April 18, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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