I tried unsuccessfully  to call Sydney on her birthday .  We hadn’t communicated with Covid/Illnesses etc.  I called Lynn Jones another Alpha Chi only learning of her death.  It saddens me. She was everything her obit said she was and I know you have tons of memories to sustain you..  Your father was raised in my grandparents home in Fortville, where I was born.  We were married on the same day on Aug 25,1957.  Jim and Sydney came to our reception in Noblesville following theirs.
   Please accept my regrets.  I have wonderful memories of  her also.
                                  With love,
                                   Judy Jones Beehler

We all have the fondest memories of Sydney from teaching memories to family gatherings shared.  Her love of all things showed in so many ways. Godspeed and Rest in peace. Love and strength to all. 
The Silverman's

To the Suiter Family, I was sorry to hear of Sydney's passing. I had the wonderful opportunity of being her Instructional Assistant at Carmel
Elementary. She was such a caring and wonderful teacher with her students and their families. I learned a lot from her being in her classroom. She was a teacher we all wanted to be. She had a great sense of humor too. She talked about all of you and was so proud.
I will keep you all in my prayers.

 Jan Freeman

So very sorry, Jim.  A part of you is gone.  Please be kind to yourself .          Phil Puckett

Aunt Sydney,  there are so many great memories that we don’t know which to share.  Every Christmas she would do her themed Christmas stories/card.  It was always great and we looked forward to seeing all of her grandchildren in beautiful costumes with amazing stories about each child , which she loved with her whole heart.  David and my hearts are aching but reminisce and smile on the times that we were blessed with her very presence and love.
 Aunt Sydney, we will miss you but we know that we will certainly meet again.  Until then,   David and Lesa Adams 


So sorry to hear of Sydney’s passing.  She’ll be missed at the class of ‘54 luncheons.

Don and Carol Brewer

Sending my most sincere condolences to the Suiter family at the loss of their beloved Sydney. When my daughter and I moved into our home next door to Jim and Sydney in 2008, they were kind and welcoming and always dropping off warm, orange rolls. We are grateful to have known Sydney and will miss her. 

Love, Kate, Kaiya and Mike

Mrs. Suiter was my second grade teacher (I am 50!). I adored her and can still see her classroom in my mind. She was always kind. I remember knowing, with certainty, that she cared for me. I felt safe, secure and happy in her classroom-I still remember those feelings! I still have her school picture from my second grade year! She certainly was a wonderful person and thanks to her family for sharing her with me all those years ago. I feel lucky I was able to be in her classroom💜

Sydney was such a special lady. 
When it came to teaching…she was so understanding of all the individual differences  and unique talents and characteristics  brought by each student.  Never judgmental; always treating all her students with love and care. She was great at getting to the “heart” of the issues and presenting content so that all learners could comprehend.
And when it came to fashion…she had STYLE. And high heels. How did she walk in those shoes? Not to mention run on the playground. She will be missed.

Dear Suiters,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Sydney.
She was a sweetheart and my mentor my first year of teaching 1970.  I taught second grade with her just for one year but she modeled what a great teacher should be for me. I remember her whole darling family and my sister was a special teacher to Betsy. I got married and moved to California then 30 years in Colorado so I lost contact. It doesn't surprise me that she went on to being a special teacher to so many. 
RIP dear Mrs. Suiter
My condolences to all of her loved ones.
In sympathy,
Patti Grove Warner

It was a pleasure and honor to be a teaching colleague of Sydney Suiter  as we served Carmel Clay Schools.
I remember her as a truly committed, dedicated, gifted teacher and advocate for children.
Fortunate were the children who had Mrs. Suiter as their teacher.
Her legacy will live on through the lives of those children whose lives were enhanced by Sydney’s love and instruction.
William A York

This is Sydney and My Dad in 1944 I think before he went to France. I would love to know the month and of course Sydney would know.
I was lucky enough to get to hang out with Sydney just after she started driving grandpas old 52 Desoto. 
She took me everywhere and I had my first lessons about teenage girls.
If anyone else has ever had such a wonderful life as she, I don’t know who it would be. I cannot imagine how many young lives she has influenced in a massively positive way. 
Love to all her wonderful family.

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Sydney Ruth (Adams) Suiter

October 4, 1936 – September 25, 2022

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