Name: Visitation for Dr. Alma Carolyn SUCHMAN
Start: 2016-02-12T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown

SUCHMAN, Dr. Alma Carolyn Rodgers, 77, resi-dent of Gainesville, FL, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the Shands Hospital at the Univer-sity of Flori-da, follow-ing a long illness. Dr. Suchman was born on January 7, 1939 to the late Harvey and Amy May Rodgers; she grew up in northwest Florida and grad-uated from Chattahoochee High School. She graduated from Florida State Univer-sity with a degree in Educa- tion, then began a career as an elementary school math teacher in Jacksonville, where she taught for many years, before moving to Gainesville to begin her education at the University of Florida. Dr. Suchman received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling and be-gan a long career in private practice until her retire-ment seven years ago. Dr. Suchman's interests personally were varied; she played the piano, enjoyed the arts, loved travelling and antiquing. She was an avid supporter of the Demo-cratic Party, and was a member of the Ladies of the Duck Pond. She was preceded in death by her sister, Amy Lucretia Young. She is survived by her hus-band of 35 years, David Ira Suchman; two daughters, Cynthia Lucretia Judd, of Middleburg and Amy Lisa (Bob) DeStefanis, of Dover, FL; two sons, John T. (Bonnie Gaughan) Bailey, of Tallahassee; and Andrew Benjamin Suchman, of Atlanta; a brother, Russell McLeod (Janice) Rodgers, of Bainbridge, GA; four grandchildren, Jessica (Mike) Carroll, Alyson (David) Resner, Megan and Hannah Bailey; four great-grandchildren, Evan, Natasha, Christian, and Gabriel; along with a host of extended family and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Evergreen Ceme-tery, Gainesville. The family will receive friends, Friday, February 12, 2016, from 5 to 7 PM, at the Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 North Main St., Gainesville. In lieu of flowers please make dona-tions to NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness, PO Box 358703, Gaines-ville, FL 32635. Please visit her memorial page at: www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com For further information: WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN (352) 376-7556

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Published by TBO.com on Feb. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Alma SUCHMAN

13 Entries

H.D. Goswami (Acaryadeva)

February 11, 2016

Dear David, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your dear wife, and I send my sincere condolences. We haven't spoken in many years but I remember you well with respect and affection. All the best to you.

Ruthann Fox-Hines

February 10, 2016

David, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Alma's and your family.

Alix and Jeff Baxter

February 10, 2016

David, Andrew, Amy, Cynthia, John, and close family. Jeff and I are so pained by the loss of Alma. She was always such a warm, gracious, loving person with a great sense of humor. I can still hear her kind laughter. She made the world a better place. We miss Alma very much but still have fond memories of good times together.

Lew Fabrick

February 9, 2016

Dear Dave, so sorry for your loss. I have such warm memories of Alma. She was a great therapist and wonderful person. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Lew and Joyce

Anne Yadon

February 9, 2016

Dear Cynthia and Family, We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love, Jim and Anne and Family

Michael and Amelia Lowe

February 8, 2016

Mr. Suchman and Andrew and family, We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Suchman's death. We are praying for you and hope you know how truly hurt we are to hear of this. Mrs. Suchman always was very kind to us and we loved her.

Cathy Owen

February 7, 2016

Dave, Andrew, John, Cynthia, Amy, and family. My heart breaks but also deepens because of my years of connection with Alma. I will miss her wisdom, her humor, and her strength. Alma often used the phrase, "put it together..." and she certainly did know how to put together a rich, giving, loving life. No one else did it with such grace.

Geneva Ziller

February 7, 2016

My heartfelt condolences Dr Suchman on the loss of your beloved wife Alma. May your memories bring you joy and comfort in the days ahead.

Jamie Funderburk

February 7, 2016

Dear Dave and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss. Alma was such a caring person, wonderful mother, and gifted therapist. I am sending loving wishes to both of you for mutual comfort and solace at such a difficult time. Warmly, Jamie Funderburk

Barb Welsch

February 7, 2016

I'm so sorry, Dave and Andrew. I'm thinking of you both and sending warm energy and prayers.

Mary Fukuyama

February 7, 2016

I will remember Alma with her beautiful and warm smile.

February 7, 2016

Greetings and Blessings Russell, Janice and Family...Just wanted you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time..May your fond memories of your beautiful family strengthen and sustain you during this hour of grief...Nay you be surrounded with Heaven's Peace and Joy...Billy

Brenda

February 7, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Suchman's family. May the comfort from the God of all comfort help you to cope during the difficult days ahead.

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