Susan Rene 'Susie' Harris, Salina
Susie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)
November 12, 1950 - September 24, 2021
Susan Rene "Susie" Harris, 70, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.
Susan was born in Waukegan, Illinois on November 12, 1950, a daughter of the late Shirley J. (LeMieux) and David George, Sr.
On February 14, 1970, Susan married Daniel Harris.
Survivors include her husband Daniel; two sons, Jeff Harris (Stephanie), of Salina; Zach Harris (Jessica), of Salina; grandchildren Parker Harris, Carson Harris, Eli Harris, Will Harris, Madelyn Harris; sister, Laura Mitchell (Andrew Baker), of Salina; two brothers, Dave George Jr. (Diana), of Salina, and Rick George (Kim), of Salina.
Susie was passionate about family, friends, teaching and cooking. She found great joy and pride in her five grandchildren and their activities. She loved her family and enjoyed being a part of spirited family gatherings with her children, grandchildren, siblings and beloved nieces and nephews. All gatherings benefited from Susie’s cooking and baking skills, a passion she loved sharing with all who knew her.
Another passion of Susie’s was that of being a teacher. She had a lengthy career at Solomon High School and St. John’s Military School. Susie never forgot her students and they never forgot her. The appreciation and love felt by former students was indicated by the number of letters, phone calls and visits Susie received from them, often decades after they graduated. These interactions brought Susie a great deal of happiness and she loved sharing them with her family. When St. John’s Military School closed, Susie’s life was touched by the number of former students who returned for the last time. Susie’s passion for teaching lives on through the lives of her two sons, her two daughters-in-law and her grandson, Parker, who are also dedicated educators.
A private family service will take place prior to the visitation.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30 at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.
Donations may be made to St. John's Military School Historical Museum, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.
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