Suzanne Lorraine Pehrson, age 70, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away on May 3, 2020.
Suzanne was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 1950 to parents George and Dolores (Jetke) Pehrson. In 1952, the Pehrson family moved to Livonia where they raised their children: Patrick, Suzanne, Barb, Jan, and Phil. Suzanne graduated from Franklin High School and took classes at Eastern Michigan University. She obtained a job as a preschool teacher at University of Michigan Children's Center where she remained for 25 years. Suzanne loved working with children and was dedicated to providing them with quality education and care. They brought such joy to her life.
Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dolores Pehrson; her brother, Patrick Pehrson; and her brother-in-law, Tom Olst.
She is survived by her siblings, Barb Olst, Jan (Charlie) Warren, and Phil (Deb) Pehrson; and her loving nieces and nephews, Kalyn, Nikki, and Matt Olst and Heather, Stacy, and Charlie (Nicole) Warren and her great nieces and nephews, Jadyn, Jordan, Jacob, and Braxton.
Memorial contributions can be made in Suzanne’s honor to:
Arbor Hospice
https://www.arborhospice.org/donate/
Chad Tough Foundation
https://www.chadtough.org/about/the-foundation/
Private cremation services have taken place.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.