Suzanne Joy Shultz was born in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 17, 1932 to Ella and Myer Lieberman. She was indeed a “Joy” after two boys. She grew up in Kansas City and married Joseph Shultz, the love of her life, in 1953. Suzanne, Joe and their two children moved to Seattle in 1960. She lived in Bellevue for 50 years. She loved learning, volunteering and owned two companies (Celebrations, Inc. and S&J Sales), retiring as a women’s clothing sales rep. She was active in her synagogue, a lifetime member of B’nai B’rith and Hadassah, and belonged to many other organizations.
Suzanne was a very special person. She collected friends of all ages everywhere she went. She sparkled whenever she interacted with people and found a way into every heart. Suzanne loved to travel, especially being in her Casablanca condo in Palm Desert, Calif. where she enjoyed her friends and her passion for the outdoors.
Nearly two years ago, Suzanne was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and MDS. On that day, her life changed forever. She was unbelievably brave and never complained. No matter how she felt she always tried to help others.
Suzanne passed away on June 18, 2012 with her family at her hospital bedside.
She was a devoted wife for 59 years, proud mother of Dr. Wendy Shultz Spektor (Michael) and Alan Shultz, and loving grandmother to Jordan and Jeremy Spektor. She is survived by her two brothers, William Lieberman of Mercer Island and George Lieberman (Floriene) of Leawood, Kan. Funeral service was at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation and burial was at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, on June 21.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Puget Sound Blood Center and Bellevue Medic 1 and 2.
Suzanne Joy Shultz
