Susan Devries Obituary

Susan DeVries

Sue passed away 9/19/14 at home with family & friends after battling illness for many years.
Sue was born in Southern California, but San Francisco was her home.
Sue dedicated her life to helping kids as a teacher, coach, athletic director & counselor in SF, always putting her students' needs before her own. She was forced to retire due to her illness but continued to help anyone who needed her.
Sue is survived by her partner (wife) Vicky Guldbech, sister-in-law Mary Martinez, brother-inlaw Dane Martinez, cousins Margaret Trager, Laurie Bradshaw & Denise Trager-Dvorak, nieces Ally, Annie & Malia.
A service will be held on Oct 28th at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 100 Diamond St in SF at 11 am. Donations can be made to the Lupus Foundation of America in lieu of flowers.
Fly high with the parrots & swim with the turtles my love. Until I see you again ALOHA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Devries

15 Entries

Jeffrey Kwong

October 29, 2020

You will always be my second mother, a confidante, a source of love and inspiration for us to serve others with kindness and empathy.

Cindy Huang

January 29, 2019

Miss Devries was my counselor in Lowell. I was sad to hear of her passing on the Lowell Alumni Facebook page. Only now did I think to search for her obituary because I am writing about her in my personal statement for grad school. Miss Devries, you are the reason I chose to go into nursing and I will continue to remember all the wise words and stories we shared in your tiny office with the sandbox. Thank you for touching the lives of many.

November 17, 2018

Terry Awtrey

March 13, 2017

As my "Big Sister" at San Jose State, Sue encouraged me to stay in school when I thought I wanted to quit. After teaching for 38 years and now retired for 10 more years I still am greatful for your gentle encouragement and guidance. THANK YOU, Sue!

Marian Hardiman

February 17, 2017

Sue visited Ireland twice with our cousin Ann Dougherty, what fond memories we have. We loved her very much and she loved our family especially my later mother Nonie

Catherine Kellington

November 11, 2014

Coach I was sadden to here of your passing RIP

Nicole Ticzon

November 2, 2014

I knew Susan later on in her life and took care of her as her illness began to progress. Susan and I would sit down to talk about life and she would often ask me how my studies were in nursing school. Susan was different from all the other people I took care of because she always wanting to know how I was doing and how my day was going. Her bright smile and the great talks we had was what made me look forward to coming into work. I will greatly miss Susan and wish that I could have seen her one more time. But I am happy that her suffering is over and she is now resting in paradise.

Pat Napoliello

October 28, 2014

You were a delight to know, sharing your passions for educating kids, sports, career development of all SFUSD high school kids, loved our country music together, your place up at the river was so special...I will miss all of this but know your legacy will live on in all of the lives you touched - including mine! Thanks!

Mike Phipps

October 24, 2014

God Bless a very great person and a beautiful lady inside and out! I knew Sue from Mission, Lincoln, and Lowell. I worked for SFUSD, but really knew her from her years with Lincoln as a swim teacher at Larsen Pool. She, along with Dennis Cooney, Gus Buono, Dave Low, were part of our "family" at the pool where I worked parttime for many years. Art, Kevin,Mike, Charlie Sava, and all the rest thought the world of Sue. She was always a dear friend as well as a great teacher. We all had dinner at "Chinatown" at times and elsewhere and Sue was a wonderful part of all that. We stayed in touch until illness forced her to retire. I often thought of her and wondered how she was. She had a way with students, gave more of herself than anyone I ever met (even bringing back a bottle of Paddy's Irish Whiskey for Mike and myself when you couldn't get it here, on her trip to Ireland some years ago). I am so sorry to hear of her passing, but glad her suffering is past. Sue, we will all meet again for crab and clams someday at whatever passes for "Chinatown" in the next world! Rest in peace Sue. Love, Mike

October 22, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Devries, who I fondly remember from Mission High School back in 1973. She was a wonderful and kind teacher, who always greeted you with a smile! These are memories that we carry with us always. Rest in peace with the angels!

Vickie (Hood) Castro

October 20, 2014

How many memories of all the good that Sue did for the students at Lowell and of all the help she provided me when I was sick. She was right there with practical help for which I am always grateful. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Tm Drain

Nancy Alcantar

October 20, 2014

Miss DeVries was my high school gym teacher. I regret not thanking her personally for the wonderful leadership/gym class she taught at Mission High School-1974. She inspired us to be our best selves. My condolences to her loved ones.
Nancy Padilla Alcantar

May Choi

October 19, 2014

I miss you, my dear partner-in-crime.

Mike Beltran

October 19, 2014

Sue was a great friend and always upbeat. She was a star in our SYETP summer program. Always helping kids who needed it the most. She was also a fine gardner :). You will be missed by more than can be imagined. A life well lived.

Vicky

October 18, 2014

I miss you so much??

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