Susan Lynn Gesundheit

After attending UCLA and earning her degree in Fine Arts, Susie spent her entire adult life as an artist both in the commercial graphics world and in the genre of watercolors and monotypes, which she loved. Her admiration for her great uncle, Philip Guston, inspired Susie and informed the foundation of her work. Her love for travel with family, friends, and other artists enabled Susie to exhibit her works throughout the United States and internationally, while also devoting her life to teaching other artists over the course of 30 years with the gifted group, Artist Co-Op 7.

Susie had many wonderful friends, and she particularly enjoyed playing Mahjong in three different groups each week. A giving person who shared her love for the arts, Susie served on the board of counselors at the USC Roski School of Art and Design. She was an integral part of the Jewish Artists Initiative, maintained active memberships in the Valley Watercolor Society, Collage Artists of America, and other organizations, earning multiple awards for her work. Susie also enjoyed her membership at Brentwood Country Club with her husband and family.

Susie supported many charitable organizations including Stephen S. Wise Temple, Milken Community High School, USC Hillel, Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, USC School of Architecture, Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, Camp Alonim, and Inner City Arts.

Susan will be sorely missed. She is predeceased by her son Avi Efraim Gesundheit (1978-1996). She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jaime Gesundheit; daughter Daniela Gesundheit (Eric Cheng) and twin grandsons Zephyr and Akiva Gesundheit Cheng; her mother Rena Shapiro; brother Alan Shapiro (Tammi Shapiro); sisters Linda Manasee and Gayle Plessner (Mitch Plessner); sisters -in-law Rita Rudin (Ralph Rudin) and Natalie Budnik (Fernando Budnik); additionally, Susie’s 24 nieces and nephews and 10 grand-nieces and nephews will miss her dearly.

A chapel and graveside service for Susan will be held Monday, November 27, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Groman Eden Mortuary, 11500 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345.

For those unable to attend in person, a zoom is provided here:

Meeting Number: 81152418949

Passcode: 81srUA

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to USC Hillel or the Avi Gesundheit Music Fund at Milken Community High School.