Posted 01/11/2013
Susie Yong, a dear friend and longtime office administrator, has died. She passed away the night of January 10 at her home in Hilo.
Susie had just turned 63. We celebrated our birthdays together just last week. Although her “official” birthday was in March, she was actually born, in China, in January.
Her work at Environment Hawai`i was part-time. She also worked, full-time, at Abundant Life, a natural food store in downtown Hilo.
Susie is survived by two daughters and three grandchildren, all living in Massachusetts. She had been planning to visit them in March.
We often spoke of the many things we still hoped to accomplish in this life. A trip to Paris, finding more time for her sketching, going back to China – all were on Susie’s bucket list.
Those of you who have called our office may remember Susie as the ever-courteous and accommodating voice. She was that, and so much more.
We grieve for her loss.
Pat Tummons
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