Suzanne Therese Clark's Obituary
Suzanne Therese Clark was taken into eternal life on May 29, 2018 at the young age of 54 years, with her loving husband by her side, after a brave and courageous fight with sarcoma. She lit up this world when she was born May 18, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to her proud parents Ann and Richard Westphal. She was third in line of four children, and the one who shone the brightest with her kind heart, artistic talent, “dress up” mastery and incredible gift as a Doctor Doolittle to all God’s creatures.
In 1984 she met her love, Jim Clark (Bigman) at a New Year’s Eve Party. They never were apart from then on. They married April 26, 1986 voted the best wedding celebration ever by all attended.
Together they made beautiful homes, with Suzanne’s gift of design and love of heirlooms, antiques, and gardens. They moved to their beloved Culpeper, Virginia in 1989, which has been home to countless celebrations with their loving generosity and keen Jeopardy and card playing expertise.
She was mom to her brood of adopted dogs Tatters, Pee Wee, Scruff, Yellow, Bunny, Maisie, Peanut, and Scrunch. She was the greatest Auntie to many nieces and nephews, always celebrating their births and milestones with artistry and love.
She is survived by her amazing husband, Jim of Culpeper; parents Ann and Dick of Tucson, AZ.; brother Dan Westphal (Eileen) of Cottonwood, AZ.; sister Marie Westphal Morales of Corona Del Mar, CA.; brother Michael Westphal (Keri) of Phoenix, AZ; loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a loving army of friends.
A celebration of Suzanne’s life will take place Friday, June 15, 2018 with an 11 a.m. funeral Mass at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Culpeper, VA. A reception will follow at Tuscany Hall, Culpeper, VA.
A special thank you to Suzanne’s Oncologist, Dr. William Grosh, who literally walked the corridors at night trying to find a cure to her rare and rapid cancer. He gave her the gift of time. Our gratitude, as well, to the staff at UVA Medical Center and the Emily Couric Cancer Center in Charlottesville and the Hope Center in Culpeper. Donations can be made in her memory to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, or any loving animal rescue organization.
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