"In the 1980's my husband Kurt and I came to Susanne as paying guests and left as friends. We have cultivated this friendship ever since. No wonder considering Susanne's kindness, hospitality and humour. Unforgotten are the funny evenings on her patio with neighbor Irene. Her affection will be stored in my heart and our laughs will keep ringing in my ears. So long, Susanne ..."
In loving memory of
Susanne Denise Prontock-robinson
Susanne Denise (Wilson) Prontock-Robinson died November 2, 2016 at the Sherman Home, a hospice facility on the Mayo Hospital Campus, Phoenix AZ. Susanne was born June 21, 1940 to the late William Irvin and Frances (Oven) Wilson. After graduating in 1958 from Sandy High School, DuBois PA, she graduated from the former Gale Airline Institute in MN. In 1968 she moved to Phoenix AZ where she earned an Associate Degree from Phoenix College and a B.S. Degree from Arizona State University, Tempe. She also graduated from the American Express Travel School, Phoenix. Susanne was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, brothers Francis and Robert James Wilson, and a sister Kaye Frick. She is survived by sisters Jean Wyse and Bobbie Klingensmith, and numerous nieces and nephews. Beginning in 2009 Susanne and her late husband Kenneth spent the summers in DuBois and enjoyed the winters in Phoenix. Susanne enjoyed reading, music, the arts, travel, sports and adventure. She was affiliated with the ASU Alumni Assn., American Society of Interior Designers and International Furnishings Design Assn.; was a member of, and master docent at the Phoenix Art Museum, and a member of, and fund raiser for, the Phoenix Symphony and the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. Her career path was mainly in interior design. Susanne attended the Paradise Valley Adventists' Church in Phoenix and Treasure Lake Church in DuBois.
Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Paradise Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 2727 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Burial will be in Beechwoods Cemetery, Falls Creek PA. Visit hansenmortuary.com for condolences.
Tributes
"Susanne was a beautiful and kind woman. She will be missed. My condolences to her family."
"Dear Family, I extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful Susanne. We had a long time friendship, As an art gallery representative, I had the opportunity to work with her and some of her clients in her interior design profession. She joined the Phoenix Art Museum docents in 1983. As the 1984-85 Docent Chairman, I was delighted when Susanne offered to volunteer her gifts to design a dedicated room in which our docent members could finally come together to meet and plan their activities. It turned out beautifully and was completed for the museum's 25th anniversary celebration. More recently, this year just before her illness was diagnosed, Susanne contacted me when she heard that I was head of Ministry for the Saint John's Bible at the Franciscan Renewal Center here in Phoenix. We have developed a docent program for presenting the bible to various groups. Susanne was enthusiastic to join the training program, she would have been a wonderful addition to the program. She soon learned of her serious illness and asked that I pray for her. I am so saddened at her passing, she was a lovely, giving and kind person in everyway. I do have an extra copy of the docent's 25th anniversary directory and would pleased to send it if you would like to provide an address. At that time we did not list the photos along with the names. However, I can also send a later directory which includes Susanne's photo. I'd be happy to send both. Blessings and Peace, Marge Woods"
"Susanne and I were neighbors as youngsters at the Tannery near Falls Creek, PA. We both graduated from Sandy High School in 1958. I remember her as a bubbly cheerleader. My wife and I visited her in Phoenix, AZ the first year we retired (1998). Her hospitality was phenomenal. She attended our high school breakfast group that meets the first Wednesday each month. She will be missed by her classmates and friends. God bless Susanne and her family."
"I was so sorry to hear of the death of fellow docent Suzanne. She was very helpful to me in decorating my home. I am also sorry that I did not realize how sick she was. My sincere sympathy to the family."
"Irene Taylor November 7, 1916 Deepest sympathy at the loss ofSusanne.Susanne loved tocook and would invite friends over to enjoy the meals that she prepared. I was almost always invited to join them. She was a good cook! we became good friends. I was at her wedding to Ken, who was a kind and gentle person. I believe they were very happy together. when he had to visit doctors in Scottsdale Suzanne and Ken would take the time to visit me as I had moved to Scottsdale. Our friendship continued until her passing. I treasure the time in my life when susanne and I were neighbors. We had a mutual friend who lives in Germany and I have written to her. Susanne would have wanted her to know. I will miss her very much and I will treasure the memories of our time together."
"Dear Family, Know that Susanne was loved and appreciated for being a helpful, gentle soul by always giving kind support to those around her. She will be greatly missed. Sincere Regards, Margaret Maertins"
"Dear Family, I was so sorry to learn of Suzanne's death. I first met her at Barrows in 1976 when she helped me with some decorating needs. Then, later I became a Docent at Phoenix Art Museum and there she was! It was always so nice to see he and her radiant smile. I am sure I remember meeting her one Friday this last fall in the parking lot at the museum. We frequently would run into each other, especially at Master Docent events, and we always had a nice chat. I did not know she was ill. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us all these years. Sincerely, Sherry Koopot Romans 8:38 and 39"
"Dear Susanne?s family, I have known Susanne since she became a Phoenix Art museum docent,1983. She was such a beautiful spirit, smiling and laughing. She was a very caring person. Always wanting to help you if you were having issues. I remember when she and Ken became engaged. She announced her engagement while on a trip to Los Angeles with myself and 4 other docents. Her excitement and joy was quite apparent. The Phoenix Art Museum docents were fortunate to have her .She contributed many, many hours as a docent. She certainly will be missed. Donna Powell"