Susan M. Rupp

Susan Marie (Pyatt) Rupp, age 39, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011. She was born in Lockbourne, Ohio, on September 2, 1971. She was a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, where she was ranked in the top 5% of US high school students by Who’s Who Among Students. After graduating from The Ohio State University, Susan continued her studies at Stanford University. She was a published author and consultant for peak performance in high-stakes testing, training/development and professional exams. She wrote/co-wrote several titles in the internationally #1 Bestselling Sybex series for Microsoft certification (as Suzan Sage London), and also the Bestselling Que/Exam Cram study guides. She was passionate about fair and humane treatment of animals, and she had a heart for the homeless and impoverished children. She volunteered her time, brilliant mind, and energy to make the world a better place. She was also a beautiful and accomplished ballroom dancer. Susan is survived by her parents, Ralph T. and Lan (Nguyen) Pyatt; siblings, Loan (Michael W.) Springer, Thomas G. (Tara) Pyatt, Michael J. Pyatt, and Theresa (Charles) Brown; nieces and nephews, Kristen, Megan, Sabrina, John, Lauren, and Nicholas; uncles, Leo and Bob; aunts, Lillian and Peggy, cousins, Steve and Becky; and many friends, including Lon Schwab, Phi Harris, and Valerie Thompson. A memorial service in honor of Susan will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the ASPCA, or to a charity for the benefit of children or injured law enforcement officers. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send a condolence.