Susan Suffel

Susan A. Suffel of Seabrook Island, SC entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Friends are invited to A Celebration of Life on Seabrook Island, Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

Susan was born in Highland Manor, MI on June 18, 1948, the daughter of Mitchell Yentz and Arlene Deters Yentz. She grew up in Royal Oak, MI and spent her summers at her beloved cottage on Torch Lake. She was a 1971 graduate of Western Michigan College. In 1988 Susan relocated to Seabrook Island, SC where she worked at Seabrook Island Real Estate and at Osprey Construction Company as Project Coordinator for thirteen years. She was a long time member of the Kiawah-Seabrook Island Exchange Club where she successfully recruited advertising sponsors; collected, updated and helped publish their phone directory. From 1995 to 2011 Susan enjoyed walking the beach daily with friends or in solitude in search of loggerhead turtle nests as part of the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol. An avid reader, Susan belonged to two Book Clubs on Seabrook. A long time member of the Seabrook Island Natural History Group, she was well liked as a leader of many events. Susan was a celebrated stained glass artist and her work can be found throughout Charleston and the Low Country.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Arlene Yentz and her Aunt Edie. Susan leaves her best friend, her dog Sawyer, with whom she walked the beaches 1,000 of times in search of adventure and beauty. Sue touched all of us with her infectious positive attitude and exuberance for life.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Lutheran Hospice of Charleston, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, or to a charity of your choice.