Susan J. Gajderowicz
February 26, 1952 ~ July 7, 2020
Susan J. Gajderowicz, 68, Indianapolis, passed away suddenly during surgery on July 7, 2020. Susan was born in Chicago, Illinois, the second oldest child to the late Henry and Ruth (Willey) Gajderowicz on February 26, 1952. The family relocated to Mooresville, Indiana when she was a young child.
Susan graduated as the valedictorian from Mooresville High School in 1970. She earned a nursing degree from Purdue University in 1973 and later graduated from Indiana University with a degree in public health administration. She worked for 20 years at Methodist Hospital as a nurse and nurse educator. Susan was also employed at RHI. She was then employed at Eli Lilly & Company from 1996-2017 and retired as a clinical research administrator.
Susan was a former member of Indianapolis Jaycees. An avid scrapbooker, she also loved to travel and entertain – especially throwing elegant tea parties for friends and family. An Outlander fanatic, Susan was the greatest fan ever of Sam Heughan. While she always enjoyed the time she spent in Mooresville and Indianapolis, her heart was always in Chicago where she loved all that a larger city offered. Family was tops for Susan. Although she never had children of her own, she loved her nieces and nephews like her own. She followed all of their sporting, music, and theater events through the years. Susan will be fondly remembered for her generous and compassionate spirit.
Survivors include her siblings, Larry (Joan) Gajderowicz, Linda (Gordon) Esterline, Laura Gajderowicz, and Julie Wallman; nieces and nephews, Jason Gajderowicz, Ben (Jennifer) Esterline, Katie Esterline, Tyler Wallman, Jake Wallman, and Jordan Wallman.
Friends and family will gather Thursday, July 9, 2020, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Very respectfully, all guests will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing. The Celebration of Susan’s Life will be held privately. Cremation will follow services at the Morgan County Crematory, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Mooresville High School Athletic Department, 550 N. Indiana St., Mooresville, IN 46158. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I have been playing a on line play with her for the past year. In fact I just return a round of it that she posted earlier today. I’m going to miss her.
Julie, oh my goodness…. what a shock! I am so happy that I ran into you and Susan and got to chat for several minutes just a few months ago. Same Susan… always gracious, always upbeat and cheerful, always considerate of others. May these beautiful and positive memories live on forever with you and your family. She was a special lady and will be remembered forever.
Susan and I grew up together. We were best pals. She was always sweet and kind. Prayers to the family.
We are so sorry about this news! We remember her being intelligent and independent – she was so creative and we appreciated her commitment to family. Our prayers and hugs to your family.
I am so vey sorry! Susan was one of my favorite people. Always pleasant and with a ready smile and quip I’ll fondly remember her bringing little Jordie for riding lessons.
I am a fellow classmate of Susan and so proud to call her a friend. It didn’t matter who you were, what walk of life you were in at the moment she never forgot you and would always have time to say hi, how are you, where have you been. She truly was a wonderful Lady in all definitions of the word. To all of her family my heart is broken for your sister. I will be keeping you all in my prayers and may your precious memories of her help heal your hearts. Fly high Susan and may your star always shine bright in heaven. See you some day again. RIP. Brenda Swinney McWhirter
Susan’s passing is such a sad loss. She was so many good things, as anyone who knew her will tell. I can’t remember when we weren’t friends, and will always be thankful for that. She was truly a blessing and a very special gift to know. Rest in peace dear friend, and thank you for being you.
I have only fun memories of Susan from work at Lilly. Everyone is right on in their tribute to her – so gracious, willing to help with whatever you needed, etc etc. You will be deeply missed, Susan. ߒ•
Wow, I am in shock to hear of your passing Susie! I will always remember our Oak Ridge boys concerts (both of them). Now you will be pain free forever! I know we will see you again in heaven some day! Big hugs to each one of you in this loss! Larry, Linda, Laura, and Julie love you all!!!
I hope that all your amazing dreams continue to be fulfilled!! HUGS!! A un lendemain Gisele and Dave xox
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Susan more than 20 years ago. She was such a leader on our team and a great friend. So sorry for your loss. Jane Amos
As you grieve know that we are remembering you… Susan will be missed by all of us Hoosier Peakers and My Peak Challenge Peakers around the globe.
Sad news condolences to her family and friends … May she Rest In Peace ߒߙ
Deepest sympathies. May you find peace and strength at this difficult time.
Susan and I never met in person.. but our love of Outlander and Sam Heughan brought us together on social media. We tweeted often. Shared laughs and gushed over Outlander together. I will miss seeing her tweets on my feed. She always made me smile. RIP my friend. My little corner of the world has gotten darker since your light is not longer in it. x
It hurt to learn of your loss, but I am so grateful to have found a sweet friend in Susan. We recently communicated about how you all accepted me into your hearts. I will miss her. Thank you all for sharing her with me.
So sorry to hear of passing of Susan. She was a fellow Peaker and a lover of Outlander. She will be miss.
I am so sorry to hear of Sudan’s passing. I loved her posts and especially how positive and hopeful she was for this new step in her life. Sending all my love to her family. May her light be forever with you.
Cousins’ sleepovers in childhood, extended family outings and parties for decades, a friend and listening ear in adulthood, your visits to see me as I moved around the country (we especially had fun when you came to visit me in Salem, Massachusetts at Halloween!), and a recent text that said “Love you Cuz” are some of the sweet memories I have of you. Wishing you all things lovely for all eternity, Your cousin Kathy (but you always endearingly called me Kath) xoxo ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Susan was Bright and Bold like these flowers. She will be missed by David and I very much. Your family is very kind and loving
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, many prayers to you all.
I never met Susan in person but we met through our love of outlander and Sam Heughan! She was always an avid admirer of all the Scottish photos that I post on Facebook and was also a member of my Scottish group. We became friends and had many good discussions about ߏԳdz³ӳóԳ¿ Scotland ߏԳdz³ӳóԳ¿! I will miss her immensely but I want to share my condolences with Susan’s family and close friends at this very sad time and let you know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Goodbye Dear Susan ߌٰߌٰߌ¹
I know she helped Tim out with his mom like I did. She gave us a ride home from her funeral. I know she had a generous heart. We are out of town but you will all be in my prayers.
Oh my heart, this was a blessing in human form. She was always smiling, sharing her stories, good friend, and the biggest heart in the world. I loved this young lady. Always admired her spirit, love for her family. You will be missed my friend❤️
Rest in peace Sassenach
I shared a friendship through Outlander with Susan. She was always kind and friendly with me. I hate to hear of her sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers for her family and friends.
So sorry for her loss. I am a peaker . On monday I sent her my best wishes for a seepdy recovery. A hugh hug for her family and friends. M Reyes Alfaro from Spain
I worked with Susan when she joined Lilly years ago. We lost touch as our jobs changed but I remember her as a very sweet lady. I am sorry to hear of this. May God comfort her family and friends during this time
I am so sorry to hear she did not make it, I had recently wished her a speedy recovery, she is in my thoughts, along with her family, such a caring lovely person, she will be missed.
Susan my dear friend, you will BE so missed. Always a true friend and I will always cherish that about you in my heart. Running into you at unexpectedly at fun places was always my favorite thing about you. RIP ߒŸ
She will be missed. I knew her through several Outlander groups. She was a lovely person.
My prayers and love are with her family during this difficult time. Susan, my dear friend, rest peaceful and know you are truly missed.
So very sorry to learn of Susan’s passing. All of my sympathy to her family and friends. She will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
I knew Susan through the My Peak Challenge group. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Blessings and comfort to her family.
My condolences to her loved ones and friends.
I am so incredibly sorry for this wonderfully kind and loving woman’s loss. I send my love and prayers to her entire family.
With our deepest sympathy as you remember your sister. Keeping you all in our prayers.
I didn’t know Susan personally but we shared thoughts on Twitter quite a few times. She was a kind lady and I hope she finds her guiding star. My sincere condolences to the family.
Dove in memory of Susan J. Gajderowicz
Outlander community will miss you luv.
Yes, you will be sorely missed, Sassenach!
Susan was a beautiful soul, very caring and an amazing conversationalist. I traveled with her a couple times at Lilly on business and really got to know this sweet woman. She will be missed!
To our beloved Aunt Peaches and her family. May she rest peacefully in the arms of her mother and God in fields of lavender. Love
Rest in Peace Sweet Susan! With heartfelt condolences to her family, Taylor
We are sending our deepest sympathy to Susan’s Family. Susan demonstrated only positive thoughts. We cannot believe that we will not hear anything more from Her. Jan & Lucy Gajderowicz
I did not know Susan personally, but we friended each other because of our Love of Outlander. RIP my friend
Though I did not know Susan personally, as a fellow Peaker I feel that the world has lost some light today. May all those who knew her find peace even while your hearts are heavy with sorrow.
Much Love & Sympathy
To Larry and the rest of your family, my prayers are with you all. While growing up across the street we appreciated the fact that your family was as large as ours. May your grief turn to smiles of all the memories of a happy childhood and the friends she made along the way. Peace be with you all! Frances Loomis Dattilo
Susan and I enjoyed time together when we were both on staff at Methodist. We shared an interest in reading and music, and had endless hours just chatting. As it is with many things, once we each ran off to different workplaces, we lost touch. However, I have thought of her often, especially whenever I pass Conner Prairie Farms where we occasionally had fun at Symphony on the Prairie. I know that your wonderful memories and loving thoughts will carry you through now and in the future. Peace to her family. Maribeth Ransel
Rest in peace #PeakerSister
As one of our peakers and a beautiful part of our peaker family we will so miss you and your smiles and your strength. Rest in peace x
Susan was a source of light and love to her fellow peakers around the globe. Right up until her surgery she was posting kind words to others – so thoughtful and caring. Her positivity and determination were infectious! She will be missed by My Peak Challenge folks near and far.
My thoughts have been with you all since hearing of Susan’s loss. Like everyone, it’s just hard to accept. I cannot be with you tomorrow but I will continue to pray for the comfort of sweet memories and the peace that passes all understanding. “He will lift you up on Eagles wings…..” Love to all, Alice & Fred Cordes
Even though I never knew Susan personally, she was a lovely peaker sister to us all.
Wishing you strength in these hard times.
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What is lovely never dies, but passes into another loveliness, star-dust or sea-foam, flower or winged air.” —Thomas Bailey Aldrich
So sad to hear of her passing. Sending heartfelt hugs to all of you❤️
Susie – usually only saw you at family events with the Wallmans, but always enjoyed our conversations. You truly have a great spirit and heaven now has another angel. My thoughts go out to your family. Rest in peace.
Dear Laura, My prayers are with you and your family at the loss of your sister Susan. Having read her obituary, I know she was a very special person, not only to her family, but to her community. You have my deepest sympathy. Dinah Michels
I knew Susie from our days working at Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana where she was known as Gaddywits. Always level headed, polite, concerned for others, a gentle soul, and a great nurse. She is gone from this world far too soon.
So sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. She was such an integral part of our fandom, always ready to help with our voting efforts or up for some Twitter fun. My life is richer for having known her.
Susan was filled with such joy and hope. She will be missed by all of us in the MPC family. Our deepest sympathies.
I am sorry and deeply saddened by your family’s tremendous loss. I worked with Susan many years during my career at Eli Lilly and Company. She was indeed a joy! Please know each of you is being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. Sending my heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
It’s been almost a year since you’ve been gone and my heart still hurts. You were such a bright light to me and an amazing pseudo auntie to my babies. We bonded over a book/show and became family over the internet. I am sad I never got to meet you in person and I cry every month when we get the National Geographic Kids magazines that you sent to them; I have kept an issue each month to remind me of you and the love of learning you have helped instill in the twins and Iain. I hope you’re having a party in heaven. Much love.