Susan Sloma Obituary

I was shocked to found this obituary as I was trying to contact her regarding another former colleague's passing. Dear Susan, you will be missed.

Just learned about Susan. For over 25 years that we kept in contact, from her undergraduate days until the late 90s, Susan purveyed humour and perspicacity, irony and diligence.

I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was a good friend in college. Her sense of humor always reflected her sparkling wit and intelligence. She was always a very hard worker and was talented in so many areas of life.

I admired Susan for her humor, her smarts, and her fortitude. I realize that I only knew a tiny part of her remarkable life. I send my condolences to all those who held her dear.

I really enjoyed working with Susan, I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Susan and her family during this difficult time.

Bud told me a lot about Susan. I loved her from his stories, although I haven't met her personally before. I hoped to see her one day, but God wanted to see her first. I know that she is in a better place now. I pray for her. She lives definitely in all our hearts.
May Allah have his mercies upon her. This is what we say as Muslims, and it gives us a lot of inner peace.. You were loved Susan and your soul will be with us forever..

We live around the corner from Susan. She faced her illness with an admirable dignity. She was a quiet, kind, respected member of our little neighborhood. Our thoughts are with Susan and her family.

My deepest symphathy. Susan was a great friend (how many people can discuss Ernest Shackleton with you?), a wonderful librarian, and I admired her so much for her adventurous spirit, her intelligence and her discipline. I loved hearing stories about her travels—she told them with such humor and verve—an African safari (with that roommate who motivated her to take the single traveler upgrade on future trips), a trip up the Amazon and one to Antarctica, and that cruise in Alaska, up a stormy Bering Strait on the “boat without a country” (sailing by, but not landing at, Alaskan ports because that stop at Providenyia, Russia meant they needed to clear U.S. Customs and Customs officials weren’t able to fly in because of the storms). How wonderful that she finally got to Machu Picchu. I will deeply miss her. “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."

I had the privilege of working with Susan for the past few years. She was a wonderful teacher and a great listener. Her humor, strength, and intelligence will be greatly missed.

I did not know Susan personally but lived her life vicariously through her good friend Bud, their journey together through college and through life! I admired her tenacity to beat the obstacles in her life,her health issues,her incredible work ethic!!her compassion to abandoned animals bringing some home and showering them with love!!She was made up of many wonderful attributes that we should all learn to adopt in our lives!!! I did not know you,But wish I had!! Susan rest in peace you have earned your right!!! sincerely Markus

Susan lived her life fully and bravely faced her death with honesty. She was loved and will always hold a special place in my heart.

Our prayers are with you and your family.

You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved sister and friend.

I did not know Susan personally,But I lived vocariously through her friend of many years Bud!! She lived life large and survived many medical issues and throughout these ordeals maintained an articulate work ethic as well being a lover of animals adopted the less fortunate ones as her own!! She was a humanitarian,and devoted friend and sister!I hope you find the peace we all look for in this life in your passing,you truly deserve it!!And know your wishes will be granted by those who continue to Love you. Rest in peace Susan you earned it kid!!!Markus

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan was clearly a very special person to have inspired such deep loyalty and genuine grief at her passing. All of you who loved her --and there are so many!--have my sympathy.