A letter to you from the Conner Family
Sue Conner Vauthier -- A selfless and life-long giver,
a comforter to those she met
As you are aware, in March of 2004, our daughter and sister
Sue Conner Vauthier passed away at the age of 49. Compassionate,
a selfless friend to those whose life she touched, a powerful
light for those experiencing pain, Sue was, in all things,
God's joyful and loving face to everyone who knew her. She
was a servant to all, embodying the qualities of a healer
and a comforter... and as many of you have experienced, a
giver of great, awesome hugs!
A radiant individual, people were always made to feel at
ease, feel joyful and feel comforted because of her unconditional
love and desire to give with no strings attached. People were
drawn to Sue, not because she sought the attention of others
but because they sought and felt comforted by the joy in Christ
that navigated her life. Sue's life calling was as a dedicated
and valued nurse. Passionate about serving the patients who
were entrusted to her care, she served and cared for patients
in St. Mary's ministry for over 18 years, providing Sue with
her start and with the vehicle to serve others, which she
did with relentless dedication throughout her career.
Realizing Sue's life embodied the very qualities of those
called to a life of service, our family, in conjunction with
St. Mary's Foundation has established a nursing scholarship
to honor her memory and through that memory, impact the lives
of generations to come. The fund is established to assist
nursing students with their continuing education. Distributions
will be determined by a committee under the supervision and
direction of the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer of St.
Mary's Medical Center, including representatives from our
family.
Realizing the many people that have been touched by Sue's
life, we want to invite you to participate in extending the
influence of a truly great person for future generations by
making a donation to the Sue Conner Vauthier Memorial Scholarship
Fund. Today we give thanks for Sue and a life well lived and
are inviting you to be part of helping to continue the legacy
of Sue's life. Also, St. Mary's Foundation, through certain
benefactors of the hospital, is supporting the establishment
of the scholarship fund with a 100% matching contribution
for every dollar contributed by December 31, 2005!! If you
are unable to contribute at this time, we ask you to please
offer your prayers for the success of the scholarship campaign.
Enclosed is an overview of the scholarship fund, and details
as to how you can participate if you are so led. You can also
go to www.sueconner.org and learn more about Sue's life and
the legacy she has left behind. For those of you close to
Sue, please share a thought on the website as to how she impacted
your life. Thank you for allowing the family and friends of
Sue this opportunity to ensure the legacy of a truly Godly
servant.
Sincerely,
Bill & Joan Conner Chris & Keith Kanneberg Julie
& Bob Kohnert Theresa Conner
Tim & Harriet Conner Steve & Elizabeth Conner Mary
& Ron Riley Dave & Lisa Conner
