September 11, 1934 – October 16, 2020
In loving memory of Suzanne Keilson, age 86, and a resident of Irving, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 16th, 2020. She was born in Chicago, September 11th, 1934, to Joseph and Belle Sands. She is survived by her sons, Mark Keilson and David Keilson, Daughter-in-laws, Sandy & Barbara Keilson, Grandsons, Nicolas & Cooper Keilson, Granddaughter, Kristina Keilson, and numerous cousins.
Susan, as she was known to all, had a passion to serve. Her legacy will be bountiful, but her true passion was volunteering her time to raise money for charitable organizations within her community. The Irving Arts was very important to her.
At a very early age she and her family moved to Houston, Texas, and then onto Dallas. It was there that Susan, on a beautiful fall day in 1954, met the love of her life, Dr. Gerald Keilson. They wed in 1955 and soon headed to the Philippines, where Gerald was a physician in the U.S. Air Force. After a couple years, the Keilsons headed back to settle down in Irving, Texas, where Susan raised her boys and began a career of volunteering.
Susan had a very outgoing personality and a zest for life that could be felt by all who came in contact. People who met her instantly fell in love with her, and she with them. She was warm, inviting, and had a smile that could light up a room. She was an entertainer; singing, dancing, and playing the piano for all to enjoy. She was an adventurer and loved traveling the globe with her husband. Her love for her family and friends was felt by everyone.
We will be celebrating the life of Susan Keilson with a service Sunday, October 25th, at 12:00pm at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas, 75225.
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