Obituaries

So sorry to hear this news. Sincere condolences to the extended Schurr family.

Susan Schurr was the most effervescent person we have ever met. She was the bubbles in the champagne, the catalyst for countless memorable get-togethers. Some were meticulously planned, and some were completely spontaneous. (One time, around midnight, we were already fast asleep when she invited us over for bridge. We simply went in our pyjamas.) We will miss her a lot.

A sprig of green, a splash of color from backyard flowers, delicious bowls of savory and sweet bites, quick wit from her everr-partner, music, and voila, a Susan event is made. From those came memories held by friends from college days in Northridge, fun nights in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Susan made moments, elegant moments, and friends. God Bless our dear Susan!

It is so hard to say goodbye to such a beautiful friend. Thank you for all the joy and love you shared. We will always have you in our hearts and treasure our times spent together.

My sincere condolences to Bryce, Carie, and Sean. Susan was a wonderful woman and mother whom I had the pleasure of knowing for more than 30 years. She was someone who always greeted me with a smile, warmth, and genuine kindness, and who unfailingly treated me as one of the family. I was fortunate to be included in many family gatherings, dinner parties, and celebrations over the years, as well as some of Susan’s travels abroad, including visit to us in Britain. One particular memory that always makes me smile is following her around Paris as she embarked on what can only be described as power shopping. Whenever she emerged from a store carrying another bag and we asked what she had bought, the answer was invariably, “just something silly.” Susan certainly enjoyed a good shop. I remember watching a travel program about Russia and suddenly spotting Susan in the background of a clip, enthusiastically drinking vodka shots in a restaurant somewhere in Moscow. It was such a perfectly Susan moment. She embraced life wholeheartedly and saw more of the world than most of us could ever hope to. Susan was the consummate social organizer, bringing people together and making sure everyone was happy, well fed, and well watered. She, Bryce, and Carie all tried—with varying degrees of success—to teach me how to play bridge. The evenings usually ended with me sheepishly saying, “I’m sorry, Susan, but I have to go to bed.” She was always far harder to keep up with than I was prepared to admit. She will be desperately missed by everyone who knew her. Her greatest legacy, however, is her two wonderful children, who carry forward her warmth, generosity, positive spirit, and love of life's good things. Susan lived fully, loved deeply, and made the world a brighter place for so many people. I am privileged to have known her. With Love - David

Dearest Carie, Sending so much love to you, Dave, Ryan and family on the passing of your mom. Reading her obituary made me realize that your passion for travel and life came from her. What a wonderful example she was to you. I’ll be in touch with you soon but in the meantime please know that I’m holding you close in my thoughts. With my deepest condolences, Janet