Book of Memories for Susan K. McCarthy

Condolence From Renee (Somers) Horton

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:46:53 EDT

I will never forget the kindness that Sue showed me, as I walked into Azalea house in the fall of 1967 at OSU. She was my house "big sister" and she was so good to me. I will never forget the afternoon that we spent, walking the campus, with her taking me to each building where my classes were to be. Sue was so brilliant! She was quietly doing all of these complex math problems, while the rest of us were struggling with freshman English! I am so saddened by her passing, but for sure, the world is a better place because of her. Sue was my mentor! She will always be in my heart. Please know that I share in your sorrow.

Condolence From Randy Paasch

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:08:09 EDT

I'm so sorry Michael your family is in my prayers

Condolence From Yesi Castro

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 02:58:20 EDT

I was deeply saddened by the news of Susan's passing. May the beautiful memories of Susan bring peace to your hearts, she did amazing things for respective communities she was a part of. My family and I send our condolences. "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

Condolence From Karalee German

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:50:59 EDT

My heart is so sad that the world is short one more kind and caring person of Susan's caliber and accomplishments. She is the first friend I can remember from when I remembered anyone - I think we were 3 together. My photo albums are filled with wonderful pictures of her as a child, and even though we lived apart from the age of 15, our friendship endured. We were blood sisters from the 4th grade on (you know...cut your fingers, share the blood, bury a treasure to mark the occasion; that treasure is still buried and in my heart is a symbol of the never ending affection with which I will always think of Susan.)Her letters through the decades were always filled with news of her growing family of which she was rightfully so proud. And my favorite image of Susan will remain how she lifted her chin a little to laugh so softly and easily, as if the lifting of her chin would keep the laughter from spilling out too quickly, the better to savor the delightful moment for a longer time. My dear Susan, I will miss imagining you in the shadow of Mt Hood.

Story shared: Katie Bit Adam

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:33:12 EDT

I had the pleasure of watching Katie and Adam for a couple of weeks, while Sue had a lot of HR School business to attend to. Everything went along great. Sue would drop the kids off for a couple of hours, and the kids would play with my little Katie. On the very last day, after being put down for a rest Adam started to scream. This coincided with Sue walking up to the door. We walked into the bedroom together, and there is poor Adam with a perfect imprint on his back of his sister's full set of teeth. After she calmed Adam down and admonished Katie, she handed me a thank you- good-bye gift of a cute ceramic teapot, which I cherished for years. Unbeknown to Sue, she became a mentor to me. She taught me what a confident, professional, intelligent and beautiful woman looked like and acted like. I will never forget her, and continue to carry her close to my heart.

Condolence From Del and Patty Hedges

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:14:43 EDT

We are so sorry for your loss. Sue was a great lady, an amazing mentor and such a caring and loving person. She truly was a joy to be around.

Condolence From Laura Klar Pless

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:40:02 EDT

Kate- with much sadness and sympathy to your family. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Love, Laura & Pete

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Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:48:58 EDT

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Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:48:57 EDT

Condolence From Linda (Murray) Hatfield

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:26:08 EDT

I was saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. I too, was a Tillamook classmate of hers, and she was loved and respected by everyone who met her. I hope you can find peace in the wonderful life she has lived. I've uploaded 3 photos of Susan that were taken in 2006 at our 40th Class Reunion. She and Karalee were life-long friends and it was so much fun reminiscing about the old days and sharing stories about our families and life experiences. You have my sincere sympathy.

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Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:22:39 EDT

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Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:22:17 EDT

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Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:21:31 EDT

Condolence From Bob Miles

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:40:16 EDT

Dear Family of Susan: I was a childhood friend of Susan. We first met when we were probably 4 years old in Sunday School! We went all the way through school together and graduated from high school in the same class! Susan was a brilliant lady and a wonderful lifetime friend. I will miss her and our whole class from Tillamook High School will miss her! We are so sorry for your loss. We feel you loss ourselves as we loved her also!

Condolence From Kim Eastman

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:49:41 EDT

so sorry for your loss....you were always by her side for many years....what a loving family she had, many hugs to you and your family.

Condolence From Terri Martz

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:40 EDT

My heart goes out to Mike and the kids. Sue was a true lady and I will miss her!