
May 21, 1952 ~ August 1, 2020
Born in: San Francisco, California
Resided in:
Redondo Beach, California
Susan “Susie” Alexander Lippert, a 60-year resident of Redondo Beach, CA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Cedar Sinai Medical Center. Born in San Francisco, CA, Susie was 68 when she died. Susie battled Amyloidosis, a rare disease similar to Multiple Myeloma, for the past 7 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, in Redondo Beach
Susie graduated from Beryl Heights Elementary School, Parras Middle School, and Redondo Union High School, all in Redondo Beach. She attended Santa Monica Community College before going to work as a temporary secretary at Computer Science Corp (Infonet). At Computer Science, she had the opportunity to rise through the ranks and was a manager when she resigned to start a family.
Susie found her real calling when her children started school at St. James School. She was a very active parent; being room parent, hands on art docent, and co-president of the parent’s association. After nearly 15 years of volunteering at the school, she was offered a part-time position in the school office, which she loved, working there 10 years until her illness forced her to retire.
Susie cherished her many St. James friends, as well as her Maria Ave. “extended family”. She also leaves behind so very many life-long friends.
Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mabel Alexander. She is survived by her husband, William; sons, Michael of Torrance, and Ryan (long term girlfriend, Lexi) of Redondo Beach, and many other extended family members.
Due to covid19, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amyloidosis Support Groups, 232 Orchard Drive, Wood Dale, IL 60191.
Holding thoughts of you close and letting memories warm my spirit as I travel with you. Please feel my love surrounding you.
You were such a kind person and an amazing friend. I will miss you terribly and our coffee dates and birthday dinners. You were taken from us way too soon. God bless you and your family.
Bill
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to you.
Susie:We never lived close but from the time you were born you were part of my life. So glad you came to Olympia. Bill and boys, there are those of us out there who you didn’t know, but still care. Peace, love and healing memories. Love Diane Sullivan Bailey
Love, Shawn
Most of all I remember Susie’s smile and her joy. I was so happy to get her Christmas cards with pictures of you all.
I hope she is with her beloved Mom Mabel and my Mom Betty looking over all of us.
Although you weren’t “officially” my mother-in-law, I always saw you as such. You are the epitome of what a good woman should be: kind, intelligent, caring, funny, sweet…the list goes on. I’m happy I was able to say a proper goodbye and be there for not only you, but your family as well. I promise to be there for Bill, Ryan, and Michael whenever they need me. Every time I pick up a People magazine now, I’ll smile and think of you and how we used to talk about our favorite red carpet looks. Until we meet again, mom! <3
You have been, throughout your illness, the same kind, thoughtful, sweet and generous friend as you were all those many years ago when we met in Johannesburg, and continued to be over many years. Your consideration never waned, your ability to care never wavered. You always took the time to consider thoughtfully, listen endlessly and respond with love and honesty.
I am so thankful that you were in my life, with precious memories of times spent with my family in the ‘early days’. May god hold you gently in his hands.
With all my love, the ‘OB’…and with all love from my family in England, and in Pittsburgh
Uncle Bill and cousins Michael and Ryan (and Lexi – looking forward to meeting you someday!), I am greatly pained that we can’t come down for Susie’s service. Please know that you are in our hearts and on our minds. We love you!
– Heidi & Ami
Keith, David, and I send our deepest condolences to Bill, Michael, and Ryan. They are in our prayers.
I will miss your smiling face. You are the most loving ,generous, funny and amazing person to have crossed my path in the 40 plus years I have known you.
We shared a lot of special memories. Bill, Michael, and Ryan your wife and mom will be surely missed. May she rest in peace. Our deepest condolences and prayers.
John and Charlie
So sorry for your loss. I am sure Susie is looking down and smiling her beautiful smile down on her loving family, and holding them close. Prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Condolences, Matt & Suzy Cook
I can’t say it more beautifully than Heidi did. I so loved Aunt Susie, and am so keenly feeling this loss. She gave the best hugs, the best advice (about everything from how to fix a broken nail to how to support a child who was struggling), and she was always there to share in life’s joyous moments. While I will always miss those great hugs, the sound of her laughter, and her gentle, accepting presence, I can still feel the warmth of her intangible embrace. Her legacy of love and kindness lives on in all of us who had the great honor of being a part of her life.