Obituary for Susan Bradley Dorrough
Susan
Bradley Dorrough passed away on January 31, 2022. Sue was a devoted
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a
true saint in every sense of the word. She committed her life to
following Christ by serving others selflessly with patience, kindness
and love.
Sue was a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon for nearly 50 years and loved the Pacific Northwest and her friends there.
Sue was born on May 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph O. and Mildred H. Bradley. From Illinois, the family moved to Salt Lake City where Sue grew up. Sue was a talented pianist and organist with a very sharp mind. She took lessons from the tabernacle organist and received a full-tuition scholarship to Brigham Young University. She had considerable talent and was encouraged to pursue a career. However, she considered this only briefly, as her preeminent goal was to be the best wife and mother she could be – and that she did.
The depth of her experience raising children was extraordinary. She was the oldest daughter in a family of 14 children. She willingly and happily relished the role as first assistant in raising her siblings, and was well known for her nurturing, discipline and caring nature with them. About the time her last sibling was born, while attending BYU, she met her sweetheart Leslie G. Dorrough. They married and were truly devoted to each other for over 54 mostly delightful years.
Susan and Les had eight children, each of whom thought they were the favorite. Sue was absolutely devoted in raising and caring for her children who were energetic, adventurous, curious and creative, particularly with their use of free time. As her children became adults, they all came to realize her remarkable aptitude for giving patient guidance in high-stress situations, which her children gave her the opportunity to refine nearly daily. For those that may have had doubts, all of her children are now responsible adults with families of their own.
She was an exceptional wife and mother, and taught many lessons to her children, mostly through her example of love, patience, kindness, discipline, genuine concern, continual pursuit of learning, optimism and trusting in God. Sue gave every bit of energy and attention she had to her family, church and community. She was selfless. For 70+ years, it seemed that her greatest satisfaction came from fulfilling the needs of others.
For decades, she supplemented the family income by teaching piano lessons in her home. She was a church organist even longer. Her love for music has carried through to her family.
Later in her life, as her energy faded, she gave all that she had to nurturing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sometimes in order to make a special event, she knew that she would later face an extended recovery period. Everyone she touched knew that she cared. On Sundays, she would attend church services virtually in Hillsboro, Oregon; Farmington, UT; and Alpine, UT.
She was a lifelong learner, always reading non-fiction books to better understand the world around her. In her late ‘70s, she decided to start learning Spanish, which she faithfully did every day together with her exercise and piano rituals.
Sue is survived by seven of her eight children: David (Michelle), Stephen (Kit), Mark (Jill), Rebecca (Curtis Child), Jon (Ellen), Michael (Shanna), Joshua (Kristy), and 43 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Leslie; her daughter, Anne (Ron Hanset); sister Kathy; her parents Ralph and Mildred Bradley; and her parents-in-law, Kennedy and Olga Dorrough.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the church at 676 Eagle View Drive in Alpine, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:00 to 9:45 am.
Interment will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery (Uinta Avenue) at 2:00 pm on Saturday February 5. In lieu of flowers, Sue would prefer that in her memory you go out of your way to extend kindness to another today.
The family is collecting memories, and would appreciate any being sent to: dorroughmemories@gmail.com
Sue, Mom and Grandma - We will miss you, but we know this is not the end.
Sue was a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon for nearly 50 years and loved the Pacific Northwest and her friends there.
Sue was born on May 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph O. and Mildred H. Bradley. From Illinois, the family moved to Salt Lake City where Sue grew up. Sue was a talented pianist and organist with a very sharp mind. She took lessons from the tabernacle organist and received a full-tuition scholarship to Brigham Young University. She had considerable talent and was encouraged to pursue a career. However, she considered this only briefly, as her preeminent goal was to be the best wife and mother she could be – and that she did.
The depth of her experience raising children was extraordinary. She was the oldest daughter in a family of 14 children. She willingly and happily relished the role as first assistant in raising her siblings, and was well known for her nurturing, discipline and caring nature with them. About the time her last sibling was born, while attending BYU, she met her sweetheart Leslie G. Dorrough. They married and were truly devoted to each other for over 54 mostly delightful years.
Susan and Les had eight children, each of whom thought they were the favorite. Sue was absolutely devoted in raising and caring for her children who were energetic, adventurous, curious and creative, particularly with their use of free time. As her children became adults, they all came to realize her remarkable aptitude for giving patient guidance in high-stress situations, which her children gave her the opportunity to refine nearly daily. For those that may have had doubts, all of her children are now responsible adults with families of their own.
She was an exceptional wife and mother, and taught many lessons to her children, mostly through her example of love, patience, kindness, discipline, genuine concern, continual pursuit of learning, optimism and trusting in God. Sue gave every bit of energy and attention she had to her family, church and community. She was selfless. For 70+ years, it seemed that her greatest satisfaction came from fulfilling the needs of others.
For decades, she supplemented the family income by teaching piano lessons in her home. She was a church organist even longer. Her love for music has carried through to her family.
Later in her life, as her energy faded, she gave all that she had to nurturing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sometimes in order to make a special event, she knew that she would later face an extended recovery period. Everyone she touched knew that she cared. On Sundays, she would attend church services virtually in Hillsboro, Oregon; Farmington, UT; and Alpine, UT.
She was a lifelong learner, always reading non-fiction books to better understand the world around her. In her late ‘70s, she decided to start learning Spanish, which she faithfully did every day together with her exercise and piano rituals.
Sue is survived by seven of her eight children: David (Michelle), Stephen (Kit), Mark (Jill), Rebecca (Curtis Child), Jon (Ellen), Michael (Shanna), Joshua (Kristy), and 43 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Leslie; her daughter, Anne (Ron Hanset); sister Kathy; her parents Ralph and Mildred Bradley; and her parents-in-law, Kennedy and Olga Dorrough.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the church at 676 Eagle View Drive in Alpine, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:00 to 9:45 am.
Interment will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery (Uinta Avenue) at 2:00 pm on Saturday February 5. In lieu of flowers, Sue would prefer that in her memory you go out of your way to extend kindness to another today.
The family is collecting memories, and would appreciate any being sent to: dorroughmemories@gmail.com
Sue, Mom and Grandma - We will miss you, but we know this is not the end.
