October 28th, 2023, Susan (Frederick) Sanders, 69, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Dean Sanders at her side.
Susan was born in Green Lake, WI and grew up in Hancock, WI. She was very proud of her WI heritage, but was never fond of the winters. She loved reading a great book, preferably on the beach, listening to live music, cooking fun new dishes and spending time with her family. Another thing Sue was known for was taking a thrift store find and making it a treasure. She loved helping others, and always tried to make anyone she was with feel special. She had an eye for detail, and never settled for less than she deserved. One of her amazing hidden talents was her ability to write personalized birthday songs for all her loved ones over the last 15 years.
Susan had a very successful career Managing IT organizations for several companies. She retired in 2003 to allow her time to enjoy with her family.
Susan was predeceased by her parents Edward and Margaret (Turner) Frederick, and brother David Frederick.
She is survived by husband Dean, Thad (Son) & Cindy Phillips, Melissa (Daughter) & Tony Staggs, Ronnie Sanders (Son), Mindy (Daughter) & Julie Risen Sanders. Grand Children, Kayla Phillips, Arielle Phillips, Drew & Alison Duncan, Hanna Staggs, Eli Staggs, Ethan Staggs, Bailey & Nicholas Beasley, Bryce Gilbert, Jacqueline (Sister) & Jim Oestreich.
Celebration of life will be held at Catholic Parish in Marshall, IL on November 17th at 2pm with a follow up celebration in Gilbert, AZ (TBD).
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to;
EBeauty Community Inc. www.ebeauty.com
Dean – Tammie and I are very sorry for your loss.
Patrick Gray
Susan was a shining light – always upbeat and so brave. We will miss her.
Judy and Jay Wallace
My condolences to your family, praying for your strength and healing.
So sorry Dean for your loss. Greg and I are keeping you in our prayers.
My deepest condolences to family and friends!
Dean, Thad, Cindy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing! Sending prayers for strength and comfort during your time of grief.
Sue was one of the best people I’ve met and I think about her often. ❤️
Dean, Thad and all the rest of Sue’s Family please accept my condolences. She was a real Sweetheart. RIP
Dean,
Denise and I are both very sorry for you and your family’s loss.
So sorry to hear of this. She had such a long fight with her illness. Sue was one of my best friends in high school.
My dear friend Dean – I am so very sorry to read this news. Myra and I will be praying for you and your family as you walk through this very difficult time.
We’ll always remember this lovely, fun & inspiring
friend. Our hearts hurt for Dean, all the family & those of us privileged to have known her.
Dean so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
It is hard to find the words to describe Sue and what she meant to me. She was absolutely one of the most amazing women I have ever know. It was a privilege to know her and to call her my friend. She loved her family furiously and she made every friend feel special. Like you were so important to her. Dean, Thad, Cindy and all of her family, my heart breaks for you and for the loss of this caring, kind and amazing woman. You will all continue to be in my prayers.
Judy
My most precious friend, I will always love and miss you 🧡
Wishing you all the love ve of family and friends and the strength to face each day and beautiful memories to hold on to. I will miss Sue, she was a ray of sunshine to everyone she came into contact with.