Susan Trapp Stern
January 1, 1951 - April 16, 2019
Susan Stern was born in Bronxville, New York on January 1, 1951 to Robert and Dorthy Stern. Susan went to Elementary and High school in Bronxville. She was always proud that her father taught her to do the New York Times crossword puzzle in ink in under 8 minutes. After High school Susan Susan attended and received her baccalaureate degree in Archaeology from the University of Colorado in Boulder Colorado. Where she was instrumental on the original digs at Chimney Rock National Monument an archaeological site. In the U.S. National Monument in San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. Between Duranago and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She also was on the Archaeology team at Chaco Canyon in northern New Mexico. Located 24 miles SWS of Nageezi New Mexico.
Shortly thereafter Susan went on to New York City to study Nursing at Cornell University School of Nursing in New York City, New York. Where she received an MSN in Nursing. Susan then participated in a grant to address the high infant mortality at the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakaota. Susan hen applied for a job as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the NICU at Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was the second Nurse Practitioner in the state of Utah. At Primary Susan also worked in Oncology Hematology for 10 years. Where she was blessed with lives of the most wonderful children with Cancer. Susan retired from Primary Childrens Hospital after 35 years.
Susan was married to George Van Tuyl on August 24, 1991 who remained smitten with her until April 16, 2019 while in his arms she joined the Chorus of Angles in heaven in his arms at home. Susan was struck down too early of Metastatic Adenocarcinoma that quickly spread to the Liver and Bone Marrow.
Services will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Following the service there will be a celebration of her life from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor where guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking on the north side of the building. Please share your photos and memories with the family at www.starksfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers please send your kind donations to Primary Childrens Hospital NICU and Oncology.
In Loving Memory
with deepest condolences. Sue was a remarkable women who made a positive impact on very life she touched from the youngest babies, children, parents, friends and colleagues. Sue will be greatly missed.
To Susan Stern’s family and friends, I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I can only how you must feel. I have personally found comfort in scriptures like Job 14:14,15 which remind me that God cares so deeply for us that he yearns for the day when he will bring us back to life (John 5:28, 29). I hope that these words bring you comfort as well.
Tom and I have such fond memories of Sue's incredible vocabulary and her Eleanor Roosevelt impersonations. She is a remarkable soul that is sorely missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege to live in the same condo community with Sue attending different parties and condo functions. Worked with Sue and other neighbors planning summer plants for condo grounds. She will be missed.
With sadness I receive this news. I had the opportunity to work with sue in the NICU at the University. I respected her work ethic and her passion but mostly her unique sense of humor!!! She could always make me laugh.
I am so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. She was a great presence in every meeting we ever had. I've never know such a brilliant mind. Sue was kind, thoughtful and extremely considerate of her friends and neighbors. She was also very informed about plants, clouds, and everyday living. She made us all laugh and we had a wonderful comradery at Village III. We especially liked our time at the pool. All the wonderful things she would give advice on and the interesting lectures on everyday things I took for granted. The best part was her sweet smile. I will sorely miss her and I can't imagine the heartache left behind with George. My condolences.... She will be missed.
I was honored to work with Sue as a novice and experienced NNP. She had such an impact on her babies, their families and all of us who were priveleged to know her. My deepest sympathies on her passing, she will be greatly missed.
Sue was such a dear friend and neighbor at Village III. We enjoyed her company and discussions about so many different things. Having traveled to similar places and having read similar books we shared many stories and ideas. We had a wonderful time in the pool during water fitness and she never failed to make me laugh. She was smart, thoughtful, kind; just an amazing woman. I will miss her very much.
I am thankful to have shared many wonderful times with Sue. She was such a caring, loving, " wizard" of a woman. She had an amazing background and contributed much to so many lives. I loved that radiant smile and her love of life she seemed to always embrace.
Sue mentored me as a student NP and I loved working with Sue. Her Knowledge and dedication to the babies was amazing, and I learned so much from her. Sue has such a zest for life and such a love for George. I will miss her greatly.
George, We were saddened to learn of Sue's death. She was a very special person for all of us who worked with her at PCMC. Our prayers are with you. We will be out of town all this week so are disappointed to not be there for the memorial service.
Dear Family, I want to extend my condolences on the passing of Susan. Pray to God for peace and comfort. He will help you to get through this difficult time because God cares for you. 1Peter 5:6,7
In Loving Memory
