Susie worked for the Beaumont Unified School District as an elementary school teacher for 34 years. She was also an active and dedicated member of the Fellowship Church in her home town of Beaumont, CA. She was a Delta Kappa Gamma member, and belonged to the Retired Teachers Association. She was a past AWANA volunteer and also volunteered at Palm School post-retirement.
Susie was an avid gardener and a very loving grandparent as well as a trusted and loyal friend to many in the community. She had a positive and lasting influence on many children in the community throughout her many years of work in education.