Suzanne Jean Winterstein

Sunrise: January 7, 1940 – Sunset: January 23, 2022

It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of our dear elder Suzanne Jean Winterstein (nee Newman) on January 23, 2022 at Lions Gate Hospital, BC. Suzanne was born to her late parents Geraldine (nee Newman) and George Moody in Vancouver and grew up on Stawamus Indian Reserve No. 24 in Squamish. She attended St. Paul’s Indian Residential School in North Vancouver and did some general studies at Capilano College.

Suzanne was known to be a great ‘big sister’ and spent a lot of time looking after her siblings. During her stay at boarding school she became the main cook for the priests & nuns - this was something she very proud of. She worked at the Squamish General Hospital and was a hair stylist – she was very glamourous. Suzanne was spiritual with shaman qualities and a psychic. Her favorite pass time was to venture out to Value Village, she was a collector of dolls, loved to read and fish. She will best be remembered for her quiet sense of humour and little chuckles & giggles.

Suzanne is survived by and will be dearly missed by her loving husband Adolph Joseph Winterstein; daughter Arlene Susan Winterstein (David); son Karl George Winterstein (Penny); grandson Franz David Vincent Winterstein; siblings Garry Paul Moody, Georgina Rose Roretz, Elaine 'Elana' Moody, Stella Newman-Ogilvie and Lorraine Sandra Moody; and many loving relatives and dear friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at Totem Hall, 1380 Stawamus Road in Squamish on Monday, January 31, 2022. Visitation will began at 9:00 am. Cremation to follow by request. Following the service, boxed lunches will be served.

Family realizes many would like to be with them at this time. However, currently we know this is NOT possible. We respectfully request only relatives & close friends attend the funeral. Livestreaming will be available at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/45724.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GlenhavenMemorialChapel.com for the Winterstein family.