In Memory

Susan Holmes

Susan Holmes

MILLER, Susan Gail - Age 52, of Santa Rosa, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2007 surrounded by her family. This event culminated her courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer. Born in San Jose, CA, she moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from Camelback High School and attended the University of Arizona. She went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social work from Arizona State University. The Miller family moved to Santa Rosa in 1998. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 27 years Andrew Miller; her only son Ryan, 18, of Santa Rosa and now attending San Diego State University; parents Robert and Edith Holmes of The Sea Ranch, CA; her two sisters Jana (John) Jerman of Phoenix, AZ, and Pat (Stephen) Church of Martinborough, New Zealand; nephew Daniel Drake and family, and nieces Kelly Drake and Ashley Church. Sue had a strong love for photography, camping, and the ocean. Over the last 15 years Sue touched thousands of people around the world through the teaching of Avatar. Sue, you will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to: Kaiser Foundation Hospital Charitable Giving Chemo Care Fund 1950 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor Oakland, CA 94612. Private services have been held. Our deepest gratitude goes out to all those who supported Sue through this journey. We truly appreciate all that you have done. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 525-3730



 
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05/24/12 08:00 PM #1    

John Wharton

Liked, loved, admired, by everyone.  Great looking too.  Last time I saw her was at our 30th.  Glad to know her.


05/31/12 09:43 AM #2    

Roger Perry

I agree with John.  She was wonderful.  


06/09/12 03:10 PM #3    

Susan Utke (Hersker)

Me too!

Susan was a beautiful girl.  Does anyone know what happened?


06/27/12 08:52 AM #4    

Robert Bellinoff

I knew her since first grade. wonderful friend. glad i could reconnect with her at the 20th. very sad to know she is gone.


02/13/13 11:01 AM #5    

Jerri Jahnke

I, too, was saddened and surprised to learn we'd lost Susan.  We lived in the same neighborhood and both worked at Camelback Hospital the summer before our senior year.  I also ran into her in the late 80's in connection with my job at St Joseph's Hospital.  She looked just as good as she did in high school!


03/03/20 03:56 PM #6    

Lita Ackerman (Johnson)

This may be her obituary:
MILLER, Susan Gail - Age 52, of Santa Rosa, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2007 surrounded by her family. This event culminated her courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer. Born in San Jose, CA, she moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from Camelback High School and attended the University of Arizona. She went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social work from Arizona State University. The Miller family moved to Santa Rosa in 1998. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 27 years Andrew Miller; her only son Ryan, 18, of Santa Rosa and now attending San Diego State University; parents Robert and Edith Holmes of The Sea Ranch, CA; her two sisters Jana (John) Jerman of Phoenix, AZ, and Pat (Stephen) Church of Martinborough, New Zealand; nephew Daniel Drake and family, and nieces Kelly Drake and Ashley Church. Sue had a strong love for photography, camping, and the ocean. Over the last 15 years Sue touched thousands of people around the world through the teaching of Avatar. Sue, you will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to: Kaiser Foundation Hospital Charitable Giving Chemo Care Fund 1950 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor Oakland, CA 94612. Private services have been held. Our deepest gratitude goes out to all those who supported Sue through this journey. We truly appreciate all that you have done. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 525-3730


03/05/20 09:15 AM #7    

Keith Miller

I agree with what everyone has said.  She was also a great athlete at Squaw Peak.  I could not be her at anything!  Rest in Peace, Susan.


03/06/20 09:50 AM #8    

Leslie Bowdoin (James)

She was great -- and I remember as Keith did how great she was at track events at Squaw Peak.   She was also in "our neighborhood" and such a fun person to be around.  I'm so sorry to hear of her untimely passing.  Leslie Bowdoin James


03/06/20 07:10 PM #9    

Kris Randall

I was on the track team with Susan. She was an awesome sprinter and always anchored the relay team. You knew you sould win with Susan on the team!!!


03/09/20 06:44 AM #10    

Keith Miller

I should have had my glasses on when I wrote my last comment. I meant to say..... Susan was a great athlete.  I thought I was a good athlete, but I could not beat her at anything.  She set a high standard in everything she did whether it was inside the classroom or on the track.  May God Bless You.


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