Susan J. Gootnick

Schiefen-Parsons (Gootnick) , Susan J.

Monday, March 9th 2020. Former gymnast, athlete, and college-graduate of Athletics, Teaching, and Business schools. Susan crossed over into awaiting arms on the other side while in the company of loved-ones. Susan is predeceased by her beloved son Nathan and by the love-of-her-life, best-friend, and husband David Lewis Parsons.Loved ones here are her cherished and gifted daughter Rachael, Spirit-sisters Kim and Hilary, Spirit-brother Mikey, and Spirit-nephew Ronan, as well as many, many friends and associates, all touched by Susan's generosity, kindness, insight, and all inspired by her life-long tenacity. Susan had 3 requests upon her leaving: That we "Take care of each other, as even the smallest gesture carries infinite Grace", that we "Never get caught up in the 'What-Ifs', and that we do our best to locate her stolen '67 Mustang GT. In lieu of flowers she asked that we each make even the smallest donation to a charity of our choice. Her Life Celebration will be held after the State of Emergency is lifted. Susan loved people, travel, fashion, and fun