Susan Lynn Wolkow, known affectionately as Susie by her friends and family, passed away on March 17.
Born on Nov. 8, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, she was an intelligent, loving, adventurous and generous woman whose life was defined by her kind spirit and unwavering love for her family.
Susan was a lifelong learner, having studied archaeology in college and maintaining a passion for it throughout her life. This adventurous spirit was mirrored in her love for reading, photography, arts and crafts, and her unique collection of glass works of art. Professionally, Susan put her intelligence and organizational skills to good use as an administrator in the pharmaceutical field, where she made significant contributions. She was part of the team that got adriamycin, a chemotherapy drug, approved by the FDA, a feat that continues to benefit patients battling breast cancer and lymphoma. She later worked for Battelle, a global research and development organization, as a database administrator.
Her generosity shone through her effusive praise and her ability to see the best in everyone. She leaves behind a legacy of love, embodied by her family who meant the most to her. She is survived by her daughters, Emily Desmond and Christina Lowery; her grandchildren, Gwen, Aria, Elaine, Leah and Liam; and her sisters, Julie Wolfe and Dina Schaeffer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Betty Wolkow.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at Temple Beth Shalom in Columbus, Ohio, at a later date.
Please visit Susan’s memorial page at louismemorialchapel.com.