Obituary of Sally Jane Suchard

Embraced by the loving arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2011 in her 80th year. After a life of faithfully loving her Lord, her family and caring for others, she passed away very peacefully at home. Beloved daughter of the late Willard (Bill) and Helen Stacey, Sally was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will forever be missed by her loving husband of 58 years, Wes Suchard, daughters Susan (Martin Howard) and Judy, son Stuart (Linda) and her four dear granddaughters Lindsey, Chelsey, Stacey Suchard and Katie Howard. She will also be fondly remembered and missed by the many whose lives she lovingly touched as a high school friend from South Collegiate; as a leader of Bible Club in Orchard Park, Pioneer Girls and women’s ministries at Wortley Baptist Church, and her women’s bible study for more than 35 years; as a stalwart worker and board member for Ontario Bible College which later became Tyndale College; as a member of the Garden Club of London; as a tennis player and an aspiring bridge player at the London Hunt Club; and as a cottager in Grand Bend. Pictured above is Sally on Christmas Day 2011. Since the progression of her cancer in September 2011, her fervent prayer was that the Lord would allow her to have Christmas Day with her family. The Lord graciously answered her prayer and we enjoyed all the usual Christmas Day activities. The highlight was Sally reminiscing about many previously enjoyed events and happenings. In Sally’s words, “It was a wonderful day and perfect evening.” She truly experienced with the family a never-to-be-forgotten day. Visitation will be at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Wednesday, January 4, 1 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. The service will be at WEST PARK CHURCH, 955 Gainsborough Road on Thursday, January 5 at 11 am, followed immediately by a reception. The family wishes to thank the dedicated team of doctors and nurses at London Regional Cancer Centre, Dr. Kirk Hamilton and the team of VON palliative nurses who cared for Sally these last months and days. Donations in Sally’s memory may be made to The Tyndale Foundation, Tyndale University College and Seminary, 25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON M2M 4B3 or to Ovarian Cancer Canada, 205-145 Front St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1E3.