TeGrotenhuis, Susan Ilene (née Morton) 1971-2021
Surrounded and cared for by loving family on September 25, 2021.
Cherished wife of 29 years to Abraham TeGrotenhuis.
Loving mother to Katrina and Heidi TeGrotenhuis.
Survived by siblings: Sheila Mayer (Jocelyn), Heather Poole-Dragoman (Michael),
Donald Morton (Laurie), and a wonderful Aunt to many.
Predeceased by her parents Donald James Morton, 1988
and Velma Morton-Somerville (née Hall), 2016.
A light bearer in touch with the earth and the sacred, intuitive healer, and caregiver.
A vibrant heart and bubbly spirit who offered so much of herself to so many.
A beautiful dancer and singer. A skilled massage therapist and former dental assistant.
A lifetime of community service and leadership to church councils, Sunday schools, youth/camp groups,
choirs, women’s support groups, home schooling groups, and fair board.
Strong and resilient despite reoccurring melanoma for over 20 years.
Beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, friend. She will be deeply missed.
You are invited to join in her life celebration on Saturday, October 9th, at 7590 County Rd 21.
The labyrinth/garden will be open for visiting between 12-3pm with a brief service at 1pm.
Expressions of sympathy to charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged.
I am free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following paths God made for me
I took his hand, I heard her call
Then turned, and bid farewell to all
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found my peace…at close of play
And if my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened…deep with sorrow
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full I’ve savoured much
Good friends, good times
A loved one’s touch
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief
No need to lengthen it with grief
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
I was just visiting… Spirit set me free.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Susan Ilene TeGrotenhuis Morton Saturday September 25th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario
My sincere sympathies to Abe, Katrina, Heidi, Sheila, Heather, Donald and the rest of Susan’s family and relatives. I am heartbroken to hear this news, and pray for comfort and healing for everyone during this time of grief.
Thank you Shelly. So nice to hear from you. Perhaps you would be interested in sharing the link below with anyone you think would like to participate in the support of Sue’s girls. We set it up as a memorial for Susan. It’s called the Yellow Bird Fund.
Lots of love
Heather
https://gofund.me/37b5b8ee
My sincere sympathies to Abe, Katrina, Heidi, Sheila, Heather, Donald and the rest of the family and relatives. I am absolutely shocked and saddened to hear this news, and pray for comfort and healing for Susan’s family and friends.