Suzanne Whitfield Moore
April 23, 1949 - August 28, 2025
Suzanne Whitfield Moore was born on April 23, 1949, to Grady and Norma Whitfield in Price, Utah. She grew up with her six siblings in Castle Dale and Holladay, Utah, where she attended high school at Olympus High School. Suze lived a free-spirited, hippie lifestyle from a young age, spending summers in Yellowstone, hitchhiking to Sugar House Park, and enjoying “keggers” at canyons, homes, and friends’ houses.
In 1970, she met her forever love, William “Billy” Moore. They were married on September 21, 1971, in Carson City, Nevada. Suze’s home was always filled with laughter, fun, and friends. She loved throwing memorable parties—from her famous Halloween parties to the infamous Canyon Lands music festival, her weekend pool parties became legendary full of family, friends and strangers.
Suze was especially close with her sister Ranae; the two ran together, always teasing and protecting each other, inseparable in their bond. She was a loving mother to three boys—Jason, Ethan, and Aaron—who were her greatest joys. She was a devoted and protective “boy mom,” spoiling and loving her sons deeply.
Her home was a haven for many; if someone needed help, they found it at Suze’s house. She provided a home, love and family for Scott Quibell when he needed one, exemplifying her generous spirit. With the arrival of her grandchildren—Ryne, Camden, Setiera, Braxton, Simeon, Jude, Kennadi, and Brooks—Suze embraced her role as grandma with passion, making each feel special through small acts of kindness, sharing her love for music, books, collecting, yard selling and any other thing a grandchild showed interest in.
Suze’s passions included plants, collecting books, yard selling and traveling—especially to Laguna Beach with her family and her road trips with Billy. She remained a proud hippie her whole life, embodying and celebrating her free-spirited nature. She was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, grandma, and mother.
The world lost a true free spirit. We thank the staff at Saint Joseph’s Villa Rehab for their love and care, as well as the 9th-floor staff at IHC Murray for their kindness and listening to storytelling about her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her three sons and eight grandchildren: Jason Sean Moore (Setiera Moore), Ethan Albert Moore (Ryne, Camden, Simeon, Jude Moore) Aaron Brooks Moore (Braxton, Kennadi, Brooks Moore). Also mourning her loss are her sister Ranae Tamasi and brother David Whitfield. She was preceded in death by her parents Grady and Norma Whitfield, her sister Marci, and brothers Mike, James, and Steven. Also her forever love and the person she missed everyday her husband William “Billy” Moore.
A celebration of life will be on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the parking on the north side of the building. She will be laid to rest on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City.
Suze said not to long ago, “It’s like a John Prine song—that’s the way that the world goes ’round, you’re up one day, the next you’re down.”
Peace.
In Loving Memory
Sending love to my cousins ~ I will always remember my aunt Suzy laughing and having fun. 🦩🤍✨
Audree Thomason
Salt Lake City, Utah
My condolences go out to all family. Suzy was apart of my life. She was the sweetest lady. I’m sure going to miss her. I always made it a point to stop by and see her when I was in town. My heart is very sad. RIP Suzy❤️
Prov Hall
Gilbert, Arizona
Big hugs to my former sister-in-law and life-long friend. You were one of the good ones. Kathy
Kathryn
Murray, UT
I met her through her brother Steve back in the 1970s and remember her as a very nice person. May she rest in peace.
Shaun Cahill
Taylorsville, Utah