Susan Leoda Jones (cates) Obituary

Susan Leoda Jones (cates) attended Grand Island High School in Grand Island, NE. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Susan Leoda Jones (cates).

Graduation Year	Class of 1965
Date of Passing	Jul 06, 2010
About	Susan Leoda (Cates) Jones, 63, of Carlsbad, California, died July 6, 2010 at her home after a year long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. Susan, the youngest daughter of Leoda Marie (Switzer) and Clarence "Casey" I. Cates was born June 3, 1947 in Grand Island. She was preceded in death by her parents. Susan is survived by her beloved daughter, Jessica Jaime Jones, her sisters, June Oliphant of Grand and Rosalie Lile of Phoenix; a nephew Casey Oliphant, his wife Kim and their three children, Laura, Matt and Kristin of Kearney, and a nephew, Jason Lile, his wife, Erin and their two children, Chase and Jamison of Oregon City, Oregon; and special friends, Ester, Jean, Julie, Tracey and Scott. Her passions were her work, her daughter, and she loved going to Nebraska to spend time at the family lake home at Johnson Lake, Lexington, Nebraska. A memorial service was held July 12 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Encinitas, California. Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society.

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Cheryl Carothers '65 said:

Oh, what fun we had and how many miles did we put on that little baby blue Falcon. All I wanted to do was go to Senior High my senior year to spend more time with my best friend, Susie, and the rest of our fun-loving friends. Instead, I went to Omaha to Notre Dame Academy as my Father insisted I had a "Catholic education". I sometimes I wonder how my life would have turned out had I been able to just go to Senior High. Oh well! We grew up and life happened. I am so happy that you were able to have a daughter to love and cherish and a fulfilled life. Hope to see you in the hereafter!

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Cheryl Carothers '65 said:

What wonderful memories. She was my bestie. We really shined at zjohnson Lake and the Lexington Boys. She and I moved from girls to thinking we were pretty darn grown up. Love you, Susie!

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