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Susan Rachelle Weaver-Woodard M.D.

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Susan Weaver-Woodard Obituary

Susan Rachelle Weaver-Woodard M.D., 38, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006. She was an amazing mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, doctor, and incredible friend and inspiration to all who knew her. She was born in Davenport, Iowa on January 7, 1968. She lived in Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Taiwan, and Arizona. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1984 where she met and later married her high school sweetheart in 1993. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1990 with a degree in Biochemistry, where she was a member of the Bobcats senior honorary, an ASUA Student Senator and a member of Chi Omega fraternity, Zeta Chi chapter. She graduated from the University of Arizona's College of Medicine in 1995 and completed her Residency in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Arizona in 1998 where she was Chief Resident. She moved to Phoenix in 1999 and has been a physician in private practice with Mesa Pediatrics Professional Association since 2000. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2002 and at the time of her death she had been successfully managing her illness balancing conventional and complementary treatments. Susan is survived by her husband, Jonathan Woodard and her three beautiful children Kendall (11), Emily (8) and Ethan (4); parents, Gary and Linda Weaver and her siblings, Natalie, Gary Todd, and Kara; and 12 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2006 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Valley Presbyterian Church, Main Sanctuary, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. Floral arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. Donations to support breast cancer research in Susan's memory may be made via the Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724-5013, Credit card by phone 602-626-5279, 800-327-2873.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Weaver-Woodard

25 Entries

OMAR LEON

May 28, 2023

I WAS SORRY ABOUT DR. SUSAN WEAVER PAST AWAY. I MET HER BACK IN TUCSON AT A TENNIS TOURNAMENT AND WERE FRIENDS FROM LONG DISTANCE I WAS LOOKING TO SEE IF I HAVE LUCK TO SEE HER AGAIN OR AT LEAST HERE FROM HERE HOPE GOD TOOK HER TO HEAVEN GOD BLESS HER HUSBAND AND KIDS

Amy Seiter

September 5, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Weaver-Woodard's passing. She was my son Jack's doctor when he was born and was instrumental in getting him special medical care and therapy for his unique needs. She was kind and an excellent listener. My heart goes out to her family, especially her husband and children. God bless you with peace.

Jessica Bishop

August 16, 2006

We were so sad to hear of the loss of Dr.Weaver-Woodard. Both of my sons saw her as patients at Mesa peds. we have been praying for her throughout this illness and will pray for all of you as you go this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.

Jessica,Mike, Stefan & Max Bishop

Ellen (Sapp) Kauffman

August 12, 2006

Dear Jon,

It was with great sorrow that I heard about Susan. As I learn more about her, I learn more about what a special wife and mother your family has lost. Our prayers go out to you and your children.

I spoke to Susan briefly at the reunion and walked away knowing what was important to her- you, her children and her patients. No word about her battling cancer, nothing negative at all. Though I didn't know her well in school, I could see that she was still sweet and still caring-that hadn't changed after so many years.

May God bring peace and comfort to you, Kendall, Emily and Ethan and both of your families.

Kara Matthews

August 7, 2006

Dear Woodard Family,

Several CDO classmates, including myself, have been praying for your peace and comfort in the days ahead. After reading her obituary and the things others have said, she was a well accomplished, friendly, giving and loving person who will be greatly missed. I knew who she was in school but did not know her well, however -My heart is sadden by her death and I will continue to pray for you all. "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.

My deepest sympathy- Kara Williams-Matthews (class of 1986)

Eugenia Bane

August 1, 2006

My deepest condolensces to both families.

Carol Thompson

July 31, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the Weaver-Woodard families for the loss of Susan. I feel so fortunate now that I had an opportunity to visit with Susan in March while in Phoenix at a UA event. We had a wonderful conversation and I especially enjoyed getting caught up with her and hearing great stories about her children and Jonathon (it had been a number of years since I had last seen her).I will always remember her optomism and hopefulness as she battled this cancer. What an amazingly inspirational woman she has been and I am grateful to have known her.

jennifer maxwell

July 31, 2006

Jon, Kendall, Emily, Ethan and the Weaver and Woodard families,

I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Although I haven't seen Susan in many years she has remained in my heart and in my prayers. Now you, her family, will continue in my heart & prayers. Susan was a wonderful, lifelong friend. My deepest condolences go out to all of you.

Jennifer (Wells)Maxwell & family

Joe Mikitish

July 30, 2006

To all of the Weavers and Woodards, but especially to Jon, Kendall, Emily and Ethan,

Susan was an incredible life force who warmed us with her presence whether we met her once or 1000 times. Her battle with cancer was a heroic lesson in humility and strength. Her passing will be a tremendous loss for many of us, but my heart goes out especially to you her family, as you cope with her absence from your lives. May her example and love be with you always until you see her again in heaven.

With deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers, Joe Mikitish

Wendy, Shea, Aidan and Jared Killeen

July 30, 2006

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Weaver-Woodard's passing. My children were patients at the Gilbert office of Mesa Pediatrics and we loved her kind, patient, gentle manner. I can't imagine what Jonathan, Kendall, Emily and Ethan must be feeling and going through at this difficult time. God bless you and hold you in His hands as you face the coming years of your lives with her watching over you from above.

Cheryl Pozarski

July 29, 2006

I worked at the dr's office where Susan came week after week with a smile on her face and encouraging words to whoever she met. She touched alot of lives and I am glad I knew her! My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family that she thought so very much of.

Lydia O'Rafter

July 29, 2006

Dear Family:

Susan was an amazing, sweet and caring person. She was always so upbeat and positive. She had a great love for her children and husband and often spoke of them with me on her weekly visits for infusion at her physician's office where I worked. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially other patients. My heartfelt prayers go out to you all, especially her little angels - she will always be with you.

Rhonda, Hollie & Samantha Thomas

July 29, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Dr. Weaver-Woodard. Both of my daughters were patients of Susan and she always had a sweet smile for them and the most gentle care. I was very saddend to hear she had passed away so suddenly. Susan's family and her pediatric doctor's office family will be in my prayers.

Tim and Annamaria Burke

July 29, 2006

Dear Jon, and the Woodard and Weaver Families,

We were so sorry to hear about Susan. For many years we have admired the love and dedication between Susan and Jon, and then to their children. Not many people have been as fortunate to find their soul mate so early in life. We have been blessed to call you friends and share special moments in your lives. We cherish our last visit together in Phoenix last year. We hold you Jon and your children in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.

Love,

Karla Stovall

July 29, 2006

I never met Susan in person - only over the phone and emails. As a breast cancer survivor she touched me and my sister with her courage and inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ann Sorensen

July 29, 2006

Dear Woodard and Weaver families,

We are so sad for the loss of Susan. She was such a lovely, inspiring, kind and compassionate person. She will be missed.

with love, Ann, Tait, Tommy & Jack Sorensen

Kimberly Kurkjian

July 29, 2006

I was so sad to hear of Susan's passing.

In my heart and mind she will always be young and full of promise. It's bittersweet to know that she lived her life to the extent of all that potential but that it was cut short far too soon.

My prayers are with her family and loved ones.

Kerri Kaplan

July 28, 2006

The Woodard family is an important part of the Mercury Mine Elementary School family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Brandon and Laurie Comer

July 28, 2006

My husband and I worked with Jon at CATS, part of the U of A bookstore. We would like to send condolences to the family.

Angela

July 28, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Dr Weaver-Woodard's death. She was a phenomenal doctor. May God bless her family during this time.

Carrie Besnette

July 28, 2006

Susan was a dear friend for many years, and one of those people I'll always cherish having known.

She will be very missed.

Carrie Besnette

Tatiana Hladky

July 28, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Susan Wilkins

July 28, 2006

Susan was an inspiration to everyone who came in contact with her. She graciously served on the board of the Association for Supportive Child Care and her work with us and her dedication to children was so appreciated. We will miss her and send our love to her family.

Penny LeGrand

July 28, 2006

Dear Family of Susan Rachelle Weaver-Woodard,

You don't know me but I was so touched by reading the story of your precious loved one and I wanted to express my sympathy of her loss from your lives.

I do understand your pain because I lost my 34 year old daughter to a drunk driver almost 3 years ago. It is much too early for ones so young to go in to their heavenly lives.

Words can never encompass the loss and pain that you are feeling, but I wanted to share with you that Susan is laying her healing hands upon all of you and will help you get through this.

May God bless you all.

Penny LeGrand

Gaelle Gralnek

July 28, 2006

I only met Susan once or twice, but she was a very close and special friend of my sister-in-law, Heather Bartlett, who talked of her so often and with such affection that I felt close to Susan too. I have been inspired by Susan’s relentless courage, determination and optimism in her fight against breast cancer, and I am shocked and deeply saddened by her sudden passing. My thoughts are with the Weaver and Woodard families and with the friends whose lives I know Susan enriched.

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