Susan Jo (Trapp) Trimble of Three Oaks passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A private family gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Purely Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 926-9440. Memorials may be made to the Harbor Country Rotary Foundation in memory of Susan Jo Trimble. Those who wish to leave an online condolence may do so at www.purelycremations.org.
Susan was born on May 22, 1943, in Niles, to Edwin and Louise (Schwandt) Trapp. After graduating from Buchanan High School, she attended Alma College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught sixth grade reading and social studies for 30 years in the River Valley School District before retiring. Susan’s second career was owning and operating “Paws and Read” in Sawyer. In 2012, she closed the location after 12 very successful years. Susan married the love of her life, Richard Torgerson Trimble, on June 13, 2016, at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind. She was an avid reader all her life, enjoyed traveling, sought adventure and adored her many cats over the years. Her travels included trips to Disney in California and Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, Whitefish Point, the Black Hills and Ocracoke Island. Above all, Susan loved spending time with her beloved family.
Susan is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Alison (Shawn) Lynch, LeighAnn (Bill) Perrow and their father, Phil Bender and Stacey (Stoney) Bumgardener; grandchildren: Justin, Hanah, Addison, Hunter, Cooper and Walker; and sister, Maralee Warmbrand.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents.
Offer Condolence for the family of Susan Jo (Trapp) Trimble
Print Obituary & Condolences
Meghan McConaghy
Thanks for the many memories Aunt Sue. You were a funny story teller, maybe without meaning to be….. loved hanging out with you as a kid (even though Maggie the cat terrified me), loved hanging at the bookstore as an adult with my kids. You’d never let me pay for the books and we walked out with bags full. Sorry for your loss Alison and Leighann… I miss my cousins…. sorry for your loss Dick and thank you for loving and taking such good care of my aunt.
Cynthia Knuth
Dear Dick, LeighAnn, Alison, Stacey, and families,
May your memories bring smiles again. It was a joy to be her friend. My deepest sympathies.
Cynthia
Kyle Culbertson
My sixth grade social studies teacher! I remember her well. She was a wonderful teacher and a great storyteller. I consider myself lucky to have known her and been her student. Thoughts and prayers with her family.
Kurt Layman
To the family of Who was Miss Trapp at New Troy school in 1969 my 6th grade social studies teacher. I would like to pass on my condolences to the family . Over the years since then , she always new who I was and we would talk a little when ever we would cross paths . I believe it was her first year of teaching and a few of us made a good impression on her . She always had my respect and attention . Again , I’m sorry for the loss to the family . Kurt Layman.
Charles and Chris Corbett
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.
Marcia Hess
To Sues family,
I’m so sorry for your loss of wife, Mom, & Grandma. She was a joy to know, and always lit the room with her stories and laugh! She was a wonderful friend to my sister Sue Rubeck, and I can imagine the shenanigans those two will get into now. She will be missed by many.
Beth Trapp
I got to know my cousin, Sue, later in life due to living in different states. Thru out the years of gathering for the family reunions, I fondly remember her laugh, her pleasant disposition, her generosity, and her full of life. Dick, I loved how she loves you. So glad the two of you found each other. Sue;s passing is not one I will easily accept. Hugs and love to all of Sue’s loved ones. Beth Trapp
Alyson Payne
Sorry to learn this sad news! She was one of my favorite teachers. I appreciated that she was always kind to my Dad.
Jean Trimble Bried
Sue, I was about 12 and you were finishing high school when we first met. A little while later when you were in nursing school you regaled me with stories of your class practicing giving injections into oranges. SO sensible- your increased confidence would reduce your patients’ discomfort. Back then, as in more recent times, you shared troves of good books and even more titles. Your kindness, wisdom and humor despite awful challenges will always inspire me. Most of all, thank you for sharing your life, happiness and love with my brother, Richard. Jean Trimble Bried