Dear Susan. Though I never met your dear mom, I know she was someone special. Just look at the wonderful daughter she raised. And I know she was proud of you until the very end and forever. You are in my heart during this sad time of her passing.

Dearest Susan - I only met your Mom once, but will always remember her for the warmest smile, and her bright, sparkling eyes. Your tribute and sharing of her journey is a gift to all. I am keeping you and all those you love in my good thoughts and prayers. Please take good care of yourself during this difficult time.

My dearest "Granny", you will be forever thought of and missed! You hold such a special place in my heart, my family and my memories! You will always be my four children's "Granny" and I love you for that! All the time spent with you and memories made at soccer tournaments, baseball fields, basketball courts, special "granny dates out", family gatherings, etc...will never be forgotten! I'll always think of you when I see anything origami and especially when I eat the special "granny cookies" (Julie's love letters) you would always buy for me and my kids. I feel so blessed to have known such a kind, loving, outspoken, fun and most of all, generous person! I am forever grateful to you and Bumpy for creating and raising such an amazing daughter (Susan) who I think of as my sister and love dearly and (Connor) who is my fourth son that I will always be there for! I know you are at peace and in a better place with Bumpy. I love you and miss you. oxox

Dearest Susan, Although I did not have the honor of meeting your mother, I feel that I knew her through you and I see her in you.  I know your mother loved you very much and your boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may her memory give all of you peace.

Mrs. Alves "SUZUKO" always had her door open to anyone whom needed to feel like they belonged. She was there for all of us whom were having an emotional time going through adolescence. She listened, gave guidance, gave us acceptance, confidence, understanding and inspiration. I visited Susan, Mrs. Alves and family almost everyday in my youth (my 2nd family) and when I ran home at night, in the darkness, we would yell out "Bye" back and forth to one another all the way until I made it safely home around the corner. It always made me laugh. But she was looking out for me as she did so many others! Mrs. Alves, You have left an imprint on all whom have been fortunate enough to have known you. Love and Peace to You Always,  "Wini"

Sue was my sister-in-law for 60 years & treated me & John over the years as one of her own. She taught me about antiques, Japanese food, culture, & movies. What fun we had when she & Bob came back East for vacations, our trip to the Azores & the fun trips we shared around California, especially going up to Wine Country.I have missed Bob terribly & will miss Sue as well. The pictures that you posted brought back such wonderful memories. Scott & Susan I will always love you & be here for you & your families should you ever need me.

Susan, when we met in the 4th grade at the age of nine, little did I know how my life would be impacted. I loved your mom and dad so much. I have hundreds of memories from our childhood and beyond. As a teen, I loved sitting at your mom's kitchen table watching her bake her tiny chocolate chip cookies as she listened to my tales of woe or as we discussed the many topics of spiritualism. She taught me so much and I loved being in her company. Whenever I was near her, I felt a sense of comfort and security- like I was home. Sometimes, I just wanted to hang w/ your mom and you were cool with that. She saved me in many ways and I am blessed to have been a part of your lives. She always supported and encouraged my music and listened appreciatively to my songs. She made me feel special as I know others felt around her. I loved her happiness and warmth, her kindness, patience and her voice of reason. You were all such a gift to me in my life. I will never forget her. Thanks Susan and Scott, for sharing your precious mom (and dad) with me. She was awesome and will live in my heart forever.

I love you and miss you, Mom. I'm sorry it was such a rough road for you in the end but I am glad that you were able to spend much of your life being outspoken, having fun, feeding the world, and being very loved by many.

Peace be with you mama Sue....love you

Like many others, I was "adopted" by Bob and Big Sue when I moved to California and left my own family on the opposite side of the country. I shared many Thanksgiving dinners with the Alves family, played poker with them, enjoyed both of their cooking, and always envied Susan having her family be close by so she could see them often and have them be a part of her everyday life. Big Sue was a wonderful, warm, loving person with a sense of humor and I will always remember her fondly.

I never met "Big Sue" but have learned about her over the years from her loving daughter and my friend, Susan. The story of her life, struggles and how this family was formed is inspirational. My hope is the foundation she created for her family will support you all during your lifetime. I know that her spirit will live on through all those she's loved!

Big Sue and Bob welcomed me as family during my years in San Francisco. Big Sue was a wonderful friend as well as surrogate mom. Susan, thank you so much for sharing your mom's history and love story. They were such special people who will be remembered and missed by so many of us -- both real family and all of us "unofficial" family whom they welcomed into their fold.

We first met Granny Sue & Bumpy when Bryce was born... You
Loved Eve and she lived your rice ! You went
Out and bought me a rice cooker that I still use today
... Your generosity was was instilled In Susan
And is still giving ...