from the family

We are deeply saddened to report that our sister, daughter, wife, mother and friend, Susan Lynne Cummings Grover passed away today, Saturday, November 1, 2008 at approximately 1:00 am.  Following a valiant seven year battle with breast, lung and finally brain cancer, Susan passed away peacefully at her home with her husband Doug and her siblings at her side.

 

Susan was 38 years old.  She is survived by Doug, and their three daughters Sierra (9), Emily (7) and Rachel (3).  Susan earned bachelor and master’s degrees in education at Brigham Young University and worked as an elementary school teacher prior to working as a full time mother and homemaker.

 

Most that knew Susan well will always remember her as fiercely loyal and incredibly diligent.  She was beloved by all who knew her and was a friend to countless individuals.  To her family, Susan always did and will forever represent the ideal Christ-like woman.  She was unwavering in her commitment to keeping the commandments and living a pure and righteous life.  She profoundly loved her daughters and husband.  Susan never failed in her love and support for her brothers and sisters.

 

At this moment of devastating sadness, we hope to honor Susan for a life of near-perfect goodness.  We hope to replicate her deeds, words and actions in our own lives and in our own individual walk with Christ.

 

A funeral service for Susan Grover will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located in Austin, TX (5201 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX  78749).  A viewing will be held at 12 noon on Friday, November 7^th, one hour prior to the funeral service.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by All Faiths Funeral Services located at 4360 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 115, Austin, TX  78745 – 512.326.8878.  Please direct any flowers or contributions to All Faiths Funeral Services.  Please earmark any contributions in Susan’s memory to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

i miss you!

This post is written with a very heavy heart.  

My friend Susan passed away this morning at 1:00 am.  She leaves behind her husband Doug and 3 beautiful girls (9 yrs old and younger) Sierra, Emily and Rachel.  She was 38 yrs old and fought a 7 year battle that started with breast cancer.

I can't express in words how I feel about the passing of my friend.   My emotions are bigger then me at the moment so the few pictures I could find will have to be all this post contains.

A birthday celebration for Susan at Bobby Mcgee's.  BM's was (is?) a restaurant where the waiters and waitresses dress up in costume. In this picture Susan is surrounded by most of the male wait staff as they sang to her.  If I remember correctly she was so uncomfortable and embarrassed and the rest of us found it hilarious.  As always she was a good sport even if she did want to crawl under the table. 

Susan was with me at my wedding.  I had no maid of honor because I just couldn't pick one friend.  How grateful I am that Susan shared this special day with me.

Before leaving for Bobby McGees.  This picture was taken at Susan's house.  I spent a lot of time there.  With Susan being one of 7 kids there was always lots going on at the Cummings home.
A picture of Susan and me at my Aunt Jill's old house.  As I have thought about Susan the last few days I can only remember good times.  I honestly have been unable to come up with any fights or disagreements we may have had.  I'm sure we had them but those memories just aren't there.  I can only remember all the good times shared with a very special person - a person that will be missed terribly.  I love you Susan!

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.  May you feel God's comforting arm around you.

bff's

One of my dear friends, Susan, flew in from Texas today.  She stopped by for a few hours (much too short of a visit)  It was so fun to get together and laugh.

  

Susan is someone that my kids are all familiar with by name because they faithfully pray for her every day in our family prayers.  Susan has been battling cancer for many years (hence the cut military cut :)) and because of Susan's fight my kids always remember to ask Heavenly Father to bless her and her family.  I was thrilled that Megan and Emily hung out with us while Susan was here so that they could get to know her better and get a feel for what a wonderful person she is.

Susan truly is one of my best friends and has been since my junior year of high school.  She and Lisa befriended me when I moved to a new area and had no friends.  They welcomed me into their friendship and the three of us became inseparable.  How grateful I am for friendships that stand the test of time.  20+ years and I still feel as close to Susan as I did in high school.