Susan Marie Edwards

Edwards, Susan Marie Susan Marie Edwards, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home after a battle with liver disease on Thursday, July 17, 2014 and went to be with the Lord. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 40 years, William; her children, Heather (Maureen O’Brien) McGartland, Jesse Edwards; brothers, Luke Lukasik, Tom (Sandy) Lukasik; sisters, Frances “Fran” (Doug) Schneider, Anne Freels, Stacy (Dave) Smelser; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion “Luke” and Myra Lukasik; brother, Michael Lukasik. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1449 Wilcox Park Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, with Fr. Jim Chelich Celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday 5-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW where a Rosary will be held Monday at 8:30 pm. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Catholic Relief Services.

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November 15, 2020

- heather m edwards

March 26, 2015

Goodbye Susie, we had a lot of fun at the beach when the kids were growing up. You were a good wife and mother. You sure did love Heather and Jesse. The Thompson family sends your family their condolences and heartfelt sorrow. God bless you. Neville Thompson

March 26, 2015

Aunt Susie told me many times to be myself and good things would follow. She once called me the new black sheep of the family because I was doing my own thing, on my terms. I just spoke to my sister Amy for an hour and remembered how much Susie meant to both of us. She was always there for a non-judgmental talk with solid perspective. The years make it easy to put emotions on the shelf and forget how much people mean to you. If you’re lucky enough to know what love is………….. You’ll remember. Aunt Susie always encouraged me to enjoy life to the fullest with no regrets. I remember many wonderful nights with Billy, Jesse, Susie and Sadie sitting around a camp fire in Merrill or Watersmeet being …simply ….happy. Being simply happy is the greatest lesson I have ever learned and Aunt Susie helped realize how important that was. Forever in My Heart LOVE Jaybird jason freels

March 26, 2015

Bill, Jesse and Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. Susan was a great woman who danced to her own drum. Wonderfully talented and a true inspiration to her friends and family. Earth will be a little quieter and Heaven will be a little brighter.... Kathy Klein-Trombley

March 26, 2015

Dear Billy, Heather and Jesse My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. What a wonderful woman! What a force joy Susan was. A rare gem of reality sparkling in a plastic society. She always told you up front who she was. She aways sang her own song. She saw the good in everyone and encouraged that good to shine..I will mostly miss her laughing. We love her Patti Jo Hansen

March 26, 2015

A free spirit, exiting the planet on her own terms surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. While I did not have the pleasure of her acquaintance for long, I've had the joy of friendship with Heather for years, through varying stages of life. I have no doubt that the loving acceptance of people that I cherish in her child is a gift from having had Susie as a mom. I am sure the angels danced upon her arrival. God's blessings to Susie, her family and friends... Shelley Bessel

March 26, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy to families and friends. Lost of a loved ones in death and coping with the big adjustments that such a great loss brings is never easy. Jehovah God will be our secure refuge knowing that He felt what we feel. The resurrection hope found in the Bible helps you to gain an inner calm and strength.-John 5:28,29. May you find comfort now by meditating on the prospect of meeting your loved ones again. For more information in God’s promises visit [url=http://www.jw.org]http://www.jw.org[/url] asel pun