1946 – 2024
Mary Susan Laurice, best known as “Susi,” passed away at home in Yorkville surrounded by her family on January 30, 2024. Susi was born in Evanston, Illinois on December 8, 1946, and grew up in Chicago. Newly married, in 1968, Susi and her husband, Doug, moved to Berkeley where Doug attended law school and Susi went to work. Doug and Susi lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years while Doug was practicing law in San Francisco and Palo Alto. Over the years Susi worked as a Rating Clerk for Matson and various other shipping companies. When she was not raising her family, Susi occasionally returned to the workplace, often to the shipping business.
When the family moved to Anderson Valley in 2001, Susi was reluctant to accept the drastic change in lifestyle. It was not unusual for Susi to tell friends “It’s 20 minutes into town and you are still nowhere!” That said, Susi eventually made this her home. Susi was outgoing and had a great sense of humor. Eventually she gathered a good-sized circle of friends. Although Susi was not one to join organizations, many of her friendships came through Doug’s participation with the Cloverdale Lions Club, Cloverdale Druids, The Cloverdale Historical Society and the Cloverdale Roadrunners Club. Susi worked hard on projects she enjoyed. For years she worked behind the scenes on the Lion’s Club Citrus Fair exhibit. Most importantly, she worked from beginning to end each year with Iris Konic and others carrying out the Christmas Wish program.
Susi was a devoted crafter. Gifts from Susi were usually handmade. Susi loved animals, especially her dogs. Susi’s
handmade dog beds are scattered throughout the country, but especially locally.
Susi is survived by her husband, Doug Laurice, her son, David Laurice, and daughter-in-law, Melissa Laurice, of Cloverdale, her daughter, Angela Laurice, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and her Grandson, Ian Marron, also of Fort
Collins.
Susi’s family and friends are all invited to attend a Celebration of Life and Open House on April 13, 2024 at the Druids Hall, 1-4 pm. Come and go as you wish. Hopefully we will share some food, sip some wine and share some laughter and memories.