March 17, 1953 – March 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Susan Burns
Susan Burns passed away at the age of 70, leaving behind a lifetime of love that continues to surround all who knew her. After a long and difficult journey, she is now at rest—free from the burdens her body could no longer carry, and returned to a place of peace beyond pain.
She is deeply loved and forever remembered by her daughters, Mandy Burns and Sara Carr, and her two grandchildren, Sloan and Kellin Carr, who will carry her spirit forward in their lives.
Born on March 17, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to William and Margaret Ehler, Susan was raised in Arroyo Grande, California. She graduated from ——– High School in 1973 and continued her studies in Industrial Design at San Jose State University. She later married Patrick Burns, and together they built a life centered on family, creativity, and connection.
Susan found beauty in the world around her—in the quiet rhythm of the ocean, in long walks along the beach, and in the presence of those she loved most. She had a way of holding onto life with both strength and tenderness. Even in the most difficult moments, her love endured.
Susan was the heart of her family—a steady, loving presence whose influence shaped the lives around her in lasting ways. She gave her love freely and deeply, creating a foundation of connection, strength, and compassion that continues through her children and grandchildren. The way she cared, the way she showed up, and the way she held her family together will live on in the traditions they keep, the values they carry, and the love they share with one another. Her impact is not only remembered—it is still being lived, every day.
Now, that love remains—woven into the hearts of her family, present in the memories she created, and carried forward in the lives she shaped. Though she is no longer here in body, Susan’s presence will continue to be felt in the moments she cherished most—in the sound of the ocean, in the warmth of family gatherings, and in the quiet strength she passed on to those who loved her. She leaves behind not only memories, but a way of being—one rooted in love, resilience, and deep connection. She will be missed beyond words and remembered always.
