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Susan Amluxen Bowler
January 7, 1943 - August 20, 2014
Susan Amluxen Bowler passed away at home on August 20, 2014. She was a graduate of Grosse Pointe High School and the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in science, psychology and English. She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, President of the School of Education and Secretary of Michigan's Senior Board graduation class of 1965.
Susan taught first grade in Birmingham in the 60s & early 70s. Later, she enjoyed organizational, board and fundraising work for non-profit organizations such as Women's Committee for Hospice Care, Hospice of Michigan, Lighthouse, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Michigan Humane Society, Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute, the Junior League of Birmingham, The Community House and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
Loving wife of Lauren for 49 years. Dear mother of Dr. Mark Connor Bowler (Dr. Jennifer). Adoring grandmother of Mason Connor, Jacob Mitchell and James Marshall Bowler. Sister of Karen Harlan (Bill) and Christine Jepsen (John). Aunt of seven. Daughter of the late Clinton and June (Kavanagh) Amluxen.
A memorial gathering will be held in the Fall.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to the Michigan Humane Society, Residential Hospice or the charity of donor's choice.
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Peggy Jeffs (Fahnestock)
Lauren and Sue were the heart of our GPHS Class of 1960 for more than 50 years. The loss of Sue will be felt by all who were touched by her kindness, cheerfulness and zest for life that she always conveyed despite her illness. Heartfelt condolences to Lauren and his family.
Barbara J. Linden (Mulholland)
Lauren, I am so very sorry about your loss of your wonderful Sue. Although I only got to know her a bit through her dedication to our Class, she was so gracious and so generous with how she spent her time and energy. A truly exceptional woman. She lived her too-short life with integrity and dignity. Please know that you are in my prayers.
warm regards,
Barbara (Linden) Mulholland
Linda J. Born (Lussier)
Sue was one of the strongest persons I've known. Her strength was in her character and soul and it was such an inspiration to have worked on our class reunions with her. We all owe her much for helping to keep the class united all these many years. And, we are sad at her passing. Peace be with you, dear Sue and to Lauren and the family, may you find comfort in fond memories of happier times.
Linda Born Lussier
Elaine M. Resmer (Baker)
So sorry to hear the news.. My sympathy to Lauren and family.
J. Lewis Cooper Jr.
Dear Lauren and Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Sue was a great person, full of life and laughs. In spite of her health challenges she was always upbeat and a joy to be around.
Working with Sue on the class reunions was a great pleasure. Judy always looked forward to their daily phone calls. Sue was a very gifted person as a fundraiser, speaker and writer.
We attached an example of her writing skills that we enjoyed very much. This is a poem she wrote in our 30th reunion directory booklet.
Sue added so much to our class. We were fortunate to have her. We wish you strength in this sad time.
Judy and Lewis Cooper
Charles W. Dyer
Lauren,
I am so sorry for your loss. You ,Sue and Pat have kept the Class of '60 together. Sue typifies what we all want to be. Living life to the fullest and giving back to the world twice what we have received.
We will miss and remember Sue forever.
Chuck
Elaine M. Resmer (Baker)
So sorry to hear the news..My sympathy to Lauren and family. Elaine Resmer Baker
David Mackstaller
Sue and her family were very important to me during high school. Sue’s parents encouraged many of us to drop by even if Sue was not home -- sort of a clubhouse. We always felt welcome. It was a wonderful feeling.
Conversations with Sue’s father helped set the direction of my life. He shared about his insurance business and how much pleasure he got from building small office buildings. He was the only person I knew who had his own business, created buildings and seemed to like it so much. It was new to me. It seemed that all of my friend’s fathers were somehow tied to big corporations or the automobile industry.
I moved to Arizona in 1973 and did not stay in touch much. I came back to most reunions and one of the high points was seeing Sue and catching up on her life and family.
I am saddened by Sue’s passing and by knowing that the warmth of reconnecting with her and her life is no longer possible.
Lauren, I offer my special condolences to you and your family.
Fondly,
David Mackstaller
Catherine M. Calcaterra (Davis)
Dear Lauren,
I am sure that Sue was born smiling and I suspect that it is still there. Such a wonderful woman who has touched so many lives. Everyone was drawn to her and charmed by her from the moment they met her. As others have said, she was the heart, the spirit, the glue of our class. I am so glad that you had all the years together that you did. I know that this outpouring of love and remembrances will help during these difficult times.
Catherine Calcaterra Davis
Karen J. Warmbold (Eakes)
Dear Lauren,
I have been thinking about you and your family for these past weeks and am sorry to be so tardy in expressing my sympathy and caring. I had hoped to send a card, and kept thinking that I would find your address. Now I am joining the many other classmates who have so beautifully expressed their love and respect for you and Susan. She was so lovely and so brave. I remember her at the 50th reunion and how glowing and happy she looked. How proud of her you must have been all of these years. It sounds like you shared a wonderful life together and have shared two wonderful and successful children and their families. With all the sadness and loss that you have experienced with Susan's death, I know that you are a very lucky man. Life has been good.
With all my best,
Karen Warmbold Eakes