Surrounded by family and friends, Susan Yet Shue Lui, 71, died peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC on November 13, 2021. Susan was born in Taishan, China and travelled with her mother to Vancouver in the late 1950’s to be reunited as a family with her father who had previously immigrated to Canada.
She attended school in the Dunbar and Strathcona neighborhoods and completed high school at Britannia. Susan enrolled in pharmacy school at UBC and landed her first full time job as a community pharmacist within weeks of graduating in 1977. She provided care to patients in Penticton and then Sidney over a 36-year professional career. Susan had a zest for life and her passions included gardening, outdoor activities, running, entertaining, and testing her knowledge watching Jeopardy. She made friends easily and was always keen to try new experiences like taking up golfing when she was 50 and learning how to ride a bicycle at the age of 60.
Susan was devoted throughout her life to her family and is survived by her three younger siblings Gordon (Laura), Harvey (May), and Cynthia (Gregory). She cherished her nieces and nephews Heather, Meghan, Allison, Nicholas, Tamara, Dylan, and Lauren, as well as her cat Cali. She was predeceased by her parents Chow Hon and Sue Kam Lui, and by her beloved partner Robert “Bob” Adams. Her family is deeply grateful to all the friends and health care professionals who supported Susan on her final life’s journey.
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, a Celebration of Life for family and friends originally planned for January will now be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2PM in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens. Those wishing to join virtually may do so by clicking here.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In memoriam donations can be made to the ALS Society of BC https://www.alsbc.ca/donate/ or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Pat & Joe Lee A heartfelt and wonderful tribute to a special person who touched so many lives and made them better. Her influence on those she touched is a ripple effect that will infinitely spread.
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Gill Holland Dear Cindy, Gordon and Harvey,
Thank you for allowing Hugh and I the opportunity to be part of the celebration of life today. It bought back many memories of her time in Penticton.
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John and Gay Pringle The passing of Sue, our next door neighbour, was a sorrowful time for us. We only knew her 3 1/2 years when we moved here but she was welcoming and loving from the time we met her. We came to love her very much and will miss her terribly. She always came and visited with us on our patio and was a great source of information about our plants and flowers and we so enjoyed our time with her. She shared our love of God and his son, Jesus, and we often had a worship time with her. Looking forward to when we see her in our next life. John and Gay Pringle
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Kimiko Flamand Fondly remembering Susan’s infectious laughter and her ability to bring light to any situation. Susan’s kindness to others and thoughtfulness will always be a lasting memory. My sincere condolences to her family…lost but never forgotten.
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Rie Pomeroy Susan was an amazing lady, I loved her dearly. I was fortunate to have met her through our mutual friend Lillian. We only really saw her a few times but I will never forget her bubbly personality. She would light up a room with her beautiful smile, and her laugh. I will never forget when Lillian and Susan would come visit, the endless nights of laughter from everyone. I also remembering her saying was Wakey Wakey make hay while the sun shines. I think it was the funniest thing ever. Occasionally I will say it to my son.
I am sad I wasn’t able to see Susan before she passed away but I will remember her always.
My condolences to the entire family she will be dearly missed❤️
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Jenny Chan Dear Gordon, Harvey, Cyndi and families,
I will always remember Susan for her infectious laugh, zest for life, and love of family. Susan’s introduction to my first camping experience at Cathedral Lakes is something I’ll never forget. May she rest in peace. My sincere condolences to you all.
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Ken Luey To Susan Lui, brother and sister. Sorry your sister Susan has left us. I only saw her once in Victoria . I never realized your parents
were my parents best friends in the same village till she sent me pictures of your parents 60 years ago. We chatted about the olden days. It was big surprise. I thank your parents for helping us during our rough times in the 1960s. I still remember. I tried to meet Susan again but she passed. We all will miss her.
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Jerry Shapiro To Harvey, Cyndi and Gordon,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your sister. I met her and knew her. She was so kind and warm. It is a great loss.
My deepest sympathies to you all.Jerry Shapiro
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Betti Grant To Gordon, Harvey, Cyndi and families…
Memories of those we love live forever in our hearts!
And Susan leaves many significant memories … her amazing testimony of her faith in God, her sense of humor (which she enjoyed as much as everyone else!), her helpful and immense botanical and pharmaceutical knowledge, her dinner parties, warm afternoons with friends and Cali on her back deck. What a huge void she leaves❤️ I miss her!
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gill Holland Susan was a live wire in our hiking and skiing club and was sorely missed when she moved to Sydney, and now will be missed more than ever. Always a cheerful voice on the phone. May she rest in peace. Condolences, Harvey, Gordon and Cindy.
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Lola To Gordon, Harvey and Cyndi. . I share your deep sense of loss on the passing of our beloved Susan. You have loved and cared well for her. She now rests In Peace. Her integrity and positive character traits in the life she lived touched many and will remain with us forever. Though regrettably I did not get to spend time with Susan in her more active years, I am grateful for what we did share together and shall always remember the joy of those times. With deepest sympathy.
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Marilyn Hofmann Dear Harvey & family,
Sending my sympathy to you on the passing of your sister Susan.
It’s always difficult to lose a sibling.Her tribute indicates a very special
person.
Sincere condolences in your loss,
Marilyn Hofmann
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Terry Gee I already miss her. Susan has always called and treated me as her 3rd brother. I always considered her my “Big sister” (di gah jeh). My sincere condolences.
Terry Gee
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Suzie Mah I only knew Susan through my interactions with her and my sister Sue. When I did see her, she was always such a great conversationalist! She was a bright light and I know that my sister valued her friendship greatly. My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss.
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Anne Francis Hello Harvey – I am so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing, but grateful that she did not suffer for an extended period. The obituary is a lovely tribute to her. My daughter, Leilan, lives next door to your other sister Cynthia and Greg. Vancouver is a pretty small town after all. Harvey, I hope you are well and finding lots of joy in life. Sincerely, Anne Francis
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Rosa Bruzzese I’m devastated by the loss of Susan. She and I have been friends since high school. Even though, we didn’t see each other very often, we always kept in touch through facebook. I will always love her and keep her in my heart. Sorry for your loss, she was an amazing person.
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Russell Cutler To Harvey, Gordon, and Cyndy I just heard of Susan’s passing and I want to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences. Sue loved her family and it was always first in her life. Susie was a great friend, and after she left Shoppers, returned to see me in Penticton several times to re-establish that friendship. She was an exemplary pharmacist and my store benefited greatly from her dedication as did I personally. She will be missed. Russ Cutler
Susan, I will always remember your laughter and love of nature. I was at the place where I first met you today before I joined the zoom call to celebrate your life. I felt your presence through the small, orange hummingbird parched on the chickory plant. You will be missed.