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Patty Barrett lit a candle
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Paul and Family,
I had the opportunity to work with Susan as well as with AHDI, and I truly appreciated her passionate spirit. It was so good to see you both in Virginia last October, and I will sincerely miss her being among her friends. Thank you for the support you have provided in traveling with her and please accept my condolences on the loss of a dear friend.
Sincerely,
Patty
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dixie murray posted a condolence
Monday, February 25, 2013
oh Paul, this is such a shock I don't know what to say. I enjoyed seeing both of you when you cane through salt Lake and have been thinking of calling you. She will be greatly missed. love, dixie and david
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James & Patty McNeil posted a condolence
Friday, February 22, 2013
Mary Jane & Larry, what a shock to read of Susan's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thomas L. Jones Jr & TGI Fridays in herndon lit a candle
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Friday's in herndon team will always love you Susan
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Teresa and Brian Foley posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Susan was the RHIA who introduced me to the Health Information Management Association. It was because of Susan that I ran for the DCHIMA Board of Directors. She was an inspiration!
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Paula (Crandell) Polland posted a condolence
Monday, February 11, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Susans passing. My heart goes out to her children and husband Paul. I'm sorry I didn't see much of her or her family but have many memories my dad Slim would share with us. I am at a loss for words. Life has never been fair. Know that I feel your pain. sincerely cousin Paula from Canada
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Geoff Pierce (son) lit a candle
Sunday, February 10, 2013
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If I had to describe my mom in only one word, it would be DETERMINED. My mom was determined to create an educated workforce. That, of course, started with her sons. I recall many discussions during my childhood punctuated by the phrases "don't settle for B's when you can get an A" and "if B's were good enough, then there wouldn't be A's." We learned the value of education. Mom was determined to improve her profession. She became a Certified Medical Transcriptionist and strove to teach others thus improving the caliber and professionalism within her field. Mom was determined to teach us the value of a dollar. I learned early on that coupons work, they are money; even if you have to go to 3 different stores to purchase items that were available at the first store. Mom was always determined to help her friends. A friend of hers told me a story of how my mother helped her get a job when she was out-of-work. Finally, mom was determined to find humor every day. She enjoyed exchanging (mostly listening) to jokes told by her grandsons (especially the many, many Chuck Norris jokes).
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Rick & Sue Kurtz posted a condolence
Sunday, February 10, 2013
We were very sorry to hear about Susan. I have known her since I was 7 years old. She was an awesome person..
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Paul Pierce (Husband/Friend) lit a candle
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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I first met Susan in a little coffee shop in her home town of Alpena, MI. I was in the Air Force and stationed 50 miles away. There was an attraction almost immediately. As I grew to know her I grew to love her. Our courtship was interupted when I when to Southeast Asia. Our love grew through letters and, once, I was able to get a radio call through to her. We married as soon as I got home.
Susan was not only my wife but was my lifes compass. She kept me rooted in reality. I love her so much. Thank God I have such a great family to help me get through this grievious loss.
Please join me in welcoming Susan to a better place where she is no longer suffering with leg and hip pain. I know that she is smiling down on us and will still help guide me through the rest of my life.
I love you Susan. Enjoy your new life with your Mother and Father.
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Shirley Iyaz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Susan Pierce was one of my mentors. She came down to India to train us in our jobs and what a job she did of it! We were all so much in awe of her skills and always wanted to be able to work like her some day! She would take personal interest to see to it that our work was perfect. She would give us feedback immediately and encourage us to do better. I will always be indebted to Susan for being instrumental in making us what we are today. Thank you Susan and I wish I had told you this earlier! May your soul rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with the Pierce family.
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Mary Jane Thomson (sister) lit a candle
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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Not everyone in the world has the privilege to have a sister but I did. There is so much comfort in having a sister; you know that she would do anything for you and you the same for her. The fact that we have been separated geographically by hundreds of miles for most of our lives did not separate us, because the bond we had lived inside us.
There were just enough years between us (6) that she felt like a little mother to me rather than a sibling rival. Even with just the two of us, we never drew an invisible line down the middle of the room or the bed or anything like that. In fact, I don't remember any arguments growing up.
I really looked up to my older sister. I remember getting glasses like her in 3rd grade, and then when I could choose any instrument to play, I wanted to play the flute like her. She was in the high school band and had advanced to the piccolo so I got to play her flute and that was really special. We shared the opportunity to plant 10,000 pine seedlings at our Bean Creek Hunting Camp, which have grown to be a towering forest today.
I can't imagine my childhood without my sister. After all, she helped me experience a glimpse of everything she had already learned. I remember being so very honored when she asked me to be her maid of honor, as I was only in 7th grade, while her other bridesmaids were out of high school. I missed my sister terribly after she got married and moved away and I wrote to her almost every day.
Susan was almost 19 like me when she was married, and we each ended up having 3 children. I sewed for her boys and Susan knitted for our children (and me) all our lives. Dressing the children in matching clothes was always something we both did…probably for way too many years.
At the first Christmas after Geoff was born, our mother bought long, matching skirts for Susan and me. We had so much fun dressing up in them and wearing the blonde, brunette, and red wigs that were Susan's. Yes, wigs! When we were little girls, we had Barbie dolls with different wigs too.
The fun we had with wigs came up again when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Susan was my constant cheerleader, calling every day, even coming to Michigan to drive me to my radiation appointments two hours away. Susan never tried to hide the fact that driving directions were not her strength, and for her to come and drive in unknown territory, that was really special.
As we both grew plumper over the years, we still had our bond through Diet Coke, chocolate cake, and raspberries. Nothing was better tasting, and we each enjoyed all three things equally. Susan teased with me that I'd better never refer to her as my "big" sister, but rather always as my older sister.
I was so proud of her colossal professional accomplishments, which included receiving the Distinguished Graduate Award from Alpena Community College. She was the third person to ever be given this award from a pool of thousands of graduates over the past 61 years. Because we both share a love of education and teaching, and the belief that "anyone can do anything" if they really set their mind to it, I am incredibly honored to read my sister's name on the plaque on the wall when I go to teach at the College every day.
Most people, as they approach the age of sixty, start thinking about retirement. Not my sister. She worked until the days before she died. She had the strongest work ethic of anyone I know, a trait that we both learned early from our parents. After the passing of both of our parents, we clung even more tightly to one another because, after all, we were the only ones in the world who shared the memories of being our parents' daughters.
Now, this week as I think about losing my only sister, I realize that my sister gave me some of the greatest gifts of my life, which are the honors of having a "brother" in Paul, and being called "Aunt Mary" by her boys, who have now grown up and turned me into an aunt of two wonderful great nephews, Geoffrey and Alex. Additionally, the sons all now have wonderful spouses, and girlfriend (not both!), who Susan not only approved of, but adored.
I know I will miss being able to call her anytime and spend hours talking about everything under the sun, but I will always love her the same as if she was still here with me, laughing during the good times and crying during the bad ones. Because love "hopes all things," together we shared our hopes. We shared our fears, our dreams, our love, and our laughter.
Our memories I'll cherish, my love will not end. Susan's my sister for always, and forever my friend. My sister was so special from our young years to our old; God gave me a sister more precious than gold.
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Stoiber Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Todd, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Irene Matsumoto posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
I was very sadden to learn of Susan's death. I met Susan during a visit to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I would see her at the American Health Information Management Association Meetings. She was always very cheerful when I saw her and she was in constant pursuit of increasing her knowledge of the health information management field. She will be missed by her friends in the health information management field.
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Suzanne posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Paul and family, I had the pleasure of working with Susan several years ago. She was a lovely woman and will be missed in our professional community. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Suzanne Motta
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Rick and Susan Parker posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Paul, Deepest sympathy to you and the boys, now men. We have shared many happy years and memories with you and Susan as neighbors and through Todd and Andy's close relationship. We are so sorry for your loss. Susan was always a wonderful person who left us way too soon. Keep comfort in that you have many friends and family who grieve with you...you are all in our prayers. -- Rick and Susan
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Mary Brock posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
I met Susan as we rode the commuter bus and Metro to work together. She was fun to talk to and I enjoyed our bus trips together. She spoke of her family, especially her grand children lovingly. I saw her picture in the post and was shocked. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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Steve and Kay Black - Lachine Michigan posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mary Jane-- I was so shocked to see Susan's obituary in the paper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Susan's family. God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
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Butch Lambert posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
I only met Susan and Paul once at Geoff and Tori's wedding. I didn't really know them but I had the privilige of working with her son Geoff on two missions at Lockheed. Based on what I have read about her life, I understand where Geoff learned his ethics and passion for learning. She must have been and excellent mother. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Law Family of Alpena, MI posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
We wish to express our sympathy to Mary Jane's family at the loss of her sister Susan.
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Muriel H. Adams posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Susan's sudden passing. She was a great colleague. I have many fond memories of her from the District of Columbia Health Information Management Association activities. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. She will be missed very much by all of us.
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Cindy Pierson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2013
My condolences to you and your family. I was sad to hear of Susan's sudden passing. She was a fine lady and a great mentor,co-worker, and friend. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
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Dianne Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
It was a pleasure speaking with Susan at the AHDI-NEMI annual meeting that I attended. She was always so full of knowledge about our chosen fields and also such a welcoming person to anyone like me who came from out of town. May God bless the Pierce family with peace in knowing that she now is a heavenly place. My deepest sympathy.
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Todd Pierce lit a candle
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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My mom was an amazing woman who accomplished so much. She really, achieved the ultimate accomplishment and left the world a better place than she found it. She was a great friend, teacher, and leader of her peers professionally as she helped raise awareness and upheld high-standards for herself and the profession. Mom held those same high-standards at home as she raised 3 boys that were more interested in destroying the house with an all-out brawl than we were with doing our homework. She made sure we always had what we needed to be successful in every aspect of our lives. She somehow found the hours in the day to be heavily involved in our lives and the medical community and fully committed to everything she did. She gave 100% to everything she did, whether is was raising a family, contributing to AAMT or AHIMA, or teaching at the college. This allowed her to touch so many lives, which now, has shown me how large our family really is. So many people have offered their condolences and shared wonderful stories and experiences. I am always surprised about how many of them we all shared together...all because of my mom and the love she shared so freely with everyone.
Butterflies flit from petal to petal
Spreading love each time they briefly settle
Then just disappear when they're through
And leave us amazing blossoms anew
I love you Mom.
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Sue Wallace Rosko posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
As we left Alpena High, there was no doubt that Sue would leave her footprint in this world. I have great memories of Sue in scouts, church, band, school. She was a very bright girl with a ready smile. Sue was one you could always trust and count on. She had a genuine warmness for everyone. I feel so blessed to have had her in those earlier years. So many from the Class of 68 have expressed their condolences to you, Paul, and your family. Mary Jane always caught me up when I would see her in Alpena. My sincere sympathy to each of you and Mary Jane. There is a special angel in heaven. Thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
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Sue Marullo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
I knew Susan from our weekly knitting and crocheting group at the hospital. Susan was so kind, patient, and generous. My prayers are with all of you during this very sad time of loss.
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Chisun Chun posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
To the Pierce Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Pierce. Susan was a very much valued staff member at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Directorate for Healthcare Operations. Her daily work involved assisting many clinics and helping their manage their business operations so that access would be easy and convenient for military beneficiaries. We will greatly miss her presence, her smile, and her friendship. Our hearts and prayers go to each of you.
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Margo Buda posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Susan was my first friend at National Naval Medical Center when I started there 3 years ago. She always was positive even during difficult times that she may have been going through. I think this was because she always had the support of her wonderful family. Susan was one of the most intelligent and kind people that I have ever met. She was always trying to improve her life. She had such high standards and this definitely showed in how she was there for her sons and husband and then her daughter-in-laws and grandsons. I never met her sister, but she spoke so lovingly of her that I knew she, too, must be a wonderful person. She gave me insight into how to excel at work and always encouraged me. We enjoyed our occasional dinners and yoga classes. Susan will be missed dearly! My deepest sympathies to Susan's entire family in this very difficult time.
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Cousin Diane lit a candle
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Dear Paul and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. It seems that not so long ago Susan was a baby then was growing up to be a young lady and then all of a suddden she was going off somewhere on life's journey. But she still kept in touch with our family with beautiful Christmas letters and photos of all the places, schools, achievements, awards, and growth of your own family from babyhood to young adults. I remember when Susan was born and how proud I was to go see the new baby at the Schmitz's house. Susan's grandmother(Edith)would say now don't wake her up just look.... Memories of yesteryear. I will miss those updates and Christmas letters. I'm so glad I got to visit with Susan at her sister Mary Jane and Larry Thomson's home a summer day not to awful long ago. We reminisced and shared some of those early family stories. May this memorial candle bring you comfort and light the way to sharing your memories of family happiness together.
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Brenda J Hurley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Susan and I served together on the national board of directors for our professional association for many years. Back in those times we actually had to travel to attend BOD meetings in the Modesto (CA) office. Over the years on several occasions we would delay our return flight to allow us a day of shopping in the San Francisco China Town area. Each time we would fill our day looking for unique gifts and eating excellent food. She loved to find a bargain and we would often go from store to store to find the very best deal. Even after our years of serving on the BOD together we often would share a room at a national meeting to "catch up" on our lives and I always loved hearing the updates on Paul and the boys. What fun times we had and my fond memories of Susan could go on and on to fill volumes.
Rest in peace my friend, you are truly missed.
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Diane Mausolf Laseck posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Paul and Family, Our deepest sympathy. We are saddened by the news of Susans death. We are sending you and your family our prayers and letting you know that our hearts and thoughts go out to you at this time of sadness. All the Alpena Cousins.
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Ben and Carol Parke posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Paul, we are so sorry to hear about Susan's death. David has sung her praises of how she was there for him during his heart attack and other bad times. Love and prayers to you and all the family during this difficult time and the days ahead of adjustment.
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Karen and Grant Harshbarger posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Psul and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Susan was a lovely woman who will be missed by so many people.
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Bonnie Monico posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dearst Paul and all of you. My heart just broke a little when I read of Susan's passing. What a dear friend and even more a great wife, mother and grandmother. I will miss her terribly as I know all of you will. What a great lady and master of making sure that quality counted in everything she did. I only wish that I could have come to help you all say goodbye but I know there is a party happening in heaven. We will make sure her memory lives on as I am sure you all will too. Hugs to all of you. Your friend forever. Bonnie
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Carrie McComb posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Paul and Family: I am so sorry to hear that Susan has passed on to her next home. I have known Susan since our beginning days at Healthscribe. She was a great mentor and teacher. Thank you for bringing Susan to ACE last year in Indianapolis so we could all see her. I know she loved being there and we will miss her in Florida this year. Blessings to you and all of your family.
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Sharon B. Allred posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Paul and family, I was so sad to hear of Susan's passing. She was a great mentor and friend to many of us, and we will certainly miss her. Sharon Allred
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Rosemary & Gene Williamson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Diane Warth posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Paul and Family: All of us in the healthcare documentation community were so saddened to hear of Susan's untimely passing. Susan was such a bright person and her knowledge and insight into issues were valuable to me and others who were fortunate to interact with her. I was always amazed at how she was able to handle her high-pressured job with the government and still have time for her Chapter, AHDI events and, most importantly, her family. I know Susan was so sad to let the Northern Virginia Chapter dissolve. Susan touched many of our lives and she will not be forgotten. We were all blessed to be a part of her life.
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Sharon B. Rhodes - Brentwood, TN lit a candle
Monday, February 4, 2013
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To Paul and the family I can only express my saddness at the passing of your wife and life partner, your mom, your grandmother and my dear friend. To me, Susan was a mentor and advisor....but at times my fellow "clown" as she would once in a while let down her guard and be silly with me. Susan was like a sister to me and I feel her loss as deeply as a sister. We roomed together at professional meetings around the U.S. and she has stayed as my guest at my home in Tennessee, meeting many of my friends here.
To her final breath Susan was "working" for the association she so loved, AHDI, calling friends and reminding them of the discounted meeting registration and inviting them to attend the next meeting wherever it was ;) I cannot think of a more driven champion of the art of medical transcription, its importance to patient continuity of care, and its practitioners than Susan Pierce. She has worked tirelessly for the association throughout her entire career and has represented our association at one of the highest levels ever achieved by anyone in the organization as the Director of Health Information Management at the (old) Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC and then at Bethesda, MD.
While doing all these things for so many of us, she was raising three wonderful sons and attending college. To this day I do not know how she balanced it all. Susan was truly an outstanding individual and and the truest of friends! I will miss her greatly. May her light shine on in all the lives she touched!
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Eric and Jana Stoiber posted a condolence
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Eric and Jana Stoiber made a donation to SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories bring you comfort. Megan was blessed to have the opportunity to get to know Susan.
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Henry posted a condolence
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Henry made a donation to SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Todd,during this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.
Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory
721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170
P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com
