Susan Alstrin Britton passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, November 12, 2015 at her home with her family, ending a brave 10-year battle with breast cancer. Born March 28, 1938, Susan is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Britton of Midland, TX, her son Andrew Britton and David Grey of Denver, CO, and her daughter, Carolyn Britton Allen and Tyler Allen of Austin, TX. She is also survived by 3 wonderful grandsons; Chris, Robert, and David Allen of Austin; a beautiful granddaughter Brooklyn Allison of Lakewood, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Britton Allison, who died last November, as well as her brother Giffert Alstrin, her parents Gertrude and Edwin Alstrin and her aunt, Helen Giffert.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, her family moved to Midland, Texas when she was 4 where she has remained since. Susan has always been known for her loving and beautiful spirit, her energy, her caring nature, her laughter and her need to always want to do "one more thing". There was even a little bit of a prankster in her, just wanting to have fun. After graduating from Midland High School, she attended Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, a tradition her mother and aunt started and was faithfully continued by her daughters.
Married to Ron in 1962, they moved to Norfolk, VA while Ron was a Naval Jet Aviator, and they returned to Midland in 1965 to raise their family. For the last 14 years, she lived part time in Austin to spend more time with her grandsons, the light of her life. We think it was another reason to have fun and live with the spirit of a child.
Susan was always active in church, giving back to the community, playing sports, but most important to her was being a mother. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active on the Vestry and Altar Guild among other committees at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland. A Bethel Bible Study course continued to pave her way in a life of faith. She was active in the Junior League of Midland both as an active member and as a sustainer. For over two decades, Susan participated with Choices Seminars, as part of her effort to help people lead better lives and build strong character.
Susan was a woman of incredible talents. She was an avid sports fan, rooting for her Arizona Wildcats and of course, the New York Yankees, just like her father. She later rooted for the University of Texas, much to the chagrin of her husband and son, both alumni of rival schools. Her athletic ability was seen in every sport she played, but most prolifically on the golf course and the tennis court. The first time she played golf at age 15, she shot a 41 on the front nine. She won 14 Midland City Golf Championships and 24 Midland Country Club Golf Championships, including 12 in a row, a record that will be hard to beat. She won numerous other golf titles including Woman's West Texas, Trans Mississippian, and other championships at Green Tree Country Club and Ranchland Hills Country Club among others. Many golf instructors said she could have played professionally, but her dream was to raise her family. She was also excellent at tennis, as seen by her many championships including those at Midland Country Club with 6 singles titles, various mixed doubles, and 8 doubles titles. The last doubles title was with her daughter, Elizabeth, as her partner.
She taught many children and young adults how to water ski, jet ski, water bike, and learned how to snow ski herself at age 40, just because she thought it would be fun. Yet another example of how she excelled, Ron and Andrew remember the first time she went dove hunting. Both took care to make sure she was comfortable. Andrew remembers how he told her the ideal shot was to have the bird fall at your feet, and of course, she did that with her first shot. Ron remembers that she was the only one who got her limit that day.
Susan was a champion bridge player and loved all types of games from cards, board games, dice, backgammon, and cribbage, among others. She loved to play and have fun in so many ways, including organizing the annual family whipped cream fight at the lake or beach.
Holidays were always a favorite time for Susan. Traditions were built around the family, one of which was the annual Britton Christmas party. While Ron would greet at the door, Susan was always found in the kitchen cooking all the food for their 350+ guests. The end of the evening found her gathering the family around the piano for Christmas Carols. While she also played piano, during the party she would just sing and celebrate with her family and friends. Another tradition she loved was to have our family make a gingerbread house during the Christmas holiday, which was always the centerpiece at the annual Christmas Party. She had so much fun making the icing to be used as the snow, she would have other families come over and make one for their home as well. One of our most cherished legacies we have from Mom is the hand needlepointed Christmas Stockings made for her family.
How do you find the right words to describe someone who lived life with such passion, joy, honesty and faith? In these last few weeks, we have received over 1,000 emails, cards, posts, messages, well wishes and prayers from people whose lives she touched. As her kids, we feel like we have a large family because everyone wanted to adopt Mom as their mother or grandmother.
We will always remember Susan for her laughter, love of life, energy, faith, abilities and talent, and above all, how she made a difference in people she met. We know we are biased; yet we truly believe Susan was the best of the best; the best friend, the best wife and the best mother in the world. We will miss her dearly and take comfort that she is home in heaven watching from above. She is probably already organizing a bridge game with her mother and others, because she can never sit still. She was one of the true saints of this world... an angel on earth.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 6-8pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. Everyone is invited to a funeral service and celebration of Susan's incredible life at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 at 11:30am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in memory of Susan Britton to either the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Britton Allison, who died last November, as well as her brother Giffert Alstrin, her parents Gertrude and Edwin Alstrin and her aunt, Helen Giffert.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, her family moved to Midland, Texas when she was 4 where she has remained since. Susan has always been known for her loving and beautiful spirit, her energy, her caring nature, her laughter and her need to always want to do "one more thing". There was even a little bit of a prankster in her, just wanting to have fun. After graduating from Midland High School, she attended Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, a tradition her mother and aunt started and was faithfully continued by her daughters.
Married to Ron in 1962, they moved to Norfolk, VA while Ron was a Naval Jet Aviator, and they returned to Midland in 1965 to raise their family. For the last 14 years, she lived part time in Austin to spend more time with her grandsons, the light of her life. We think it was another reason to have fun and live with the spirit of a child.
Susan was always active in church, giving back to the community, playing sports, but most important to her was being a mother. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active on the Vestry and Altar Guild among other committees at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland. A Bethel Bible Study course continued to pave her way in a life of faith. She was active in the Junior League of Midland both as an active member and as a sustainer. For over two decades, Susan participated with Choices Seminars, as part of her effort to help people lead better lives and build strong character.
Susan was a woman of incredible talents. She was an avid sports fan, rooting for her Arizona Wildcats and of course, the New York Yankees, just like her father. She later rooted for the University of Texas, much to the chagrin of her husband and son, both alumni of rival schools. Her athletic ability was seen in every sport she played, but most prolifically on the golf course and the tennis court. The first time she played golf at age 15, she shot a 41 on the front nine. She won 14 Midland City Golf Championships and 24 Midland Country Club Golf Championships, including 12 in a row, a record that will be hard to beat. She won numerous other golf titles including Woman's West Texas, Trans Mississippian, and other championships at Green Tree Country Club and Ranchland Hills Country Club among others. Many golf instructors said she could have played professionally, but her dream was to raise her family. She was also excellent at tennis, as seen by her many championships including those at Midland Country Club with 6 singles titles, various mixed doubles, and 8 doubles titles. The last doubles title was with her daughter, Elizabeth, as her partner.
She taught many children and young adults how to water ski, jet ski, water bike, and learned how to snow ski herself at age 40, just because she thought it would be fun. Yet another example of how she excelled, Ron and Andrew remember the first time she went dove hunting. Both took care to make sure she was comfortable. Andrew remembers how he told her the ideal shot was to have the bird fall at your feet, and of course, she did that with her first shot. Ron remembers that she was the only one who got her limit that day.
Susan was a champion bridge player and loved all types of games from cards, board games, dice, backgammon, and cribbage, among others. She loved to play and have fun in so many ways, including organizing the annual family whipped cream fight at the lake or beach.
Holidays were always a favorite time for Susan. Traditions were built around the family, one of which was the annual Britton Christmas party. While Ron would greet at the door, Susan was always found in the kitchen cooking all the food for their 350+ guests. The end of the evening found her gathering the family around the piano for Christmas Carols. While she also played piano, during the party she would just sing and celebrate with her family and friends. Another tradition she loved was to have our family make a gingerbread house during the Christmas holiday, which was always the centerpiece at the annual Christmas Party. She had so much fun making the icing to be used as the snow, she would have other families come over and make one for their home as well. One of our most cherished legacies we have from Mom is the hand needlepointed Christmas Stockings made for her family.
How do you find the right words to describe someone who lived life with such passion, joy, honesty and faith? In these last few weeks, we have received over 1,000 emails, cards, posts, messages, well wishes and prayers from people whose lives she touched. As her kids, we feel like we have a large family because everyone wanted to adopt Mom as their mother or grandmother.
We will always remember Susan for her laughter, love of life, energy, faith, abilities and talent, and above all, how she made a difference in people she met. We know we are biased; yet we truly believe Susan was the best of the best; the best friend, the best wife and the best mother in the world. We will miss her dearly and take comfort that she is home in heaven watching from above. She is probably already organizing a bridge game with her mother and others, because she can never sit still. She was one of the true saints of this world... an angel on earth.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 6-8pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. Everyone is invited to a funeral service and celebration of Susan's incredible life at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 at 11:30am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in memory of Susan Britton to either the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759.
Susan Alstrin Britton passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, November 12, 2015 at her home with her family, ending a brave 10-year battle with breast cancer. Born March 28, 1938, Susan is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Britton of Midland, TX, her son Andrew Britton and David Grey of Denver, CO, and her daughter, Carolyn Britton Allen and Tyler Allen of Austin, TX. She is also survived by 3 wonderful grandsons; Chris, Robert, and David Allen of Austin; a beautiful granddaughter Brooklyn Allison of Lakewood, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Britton Allison, who died last November, as well as her brother Giffert Alstrin, her parents Gertrude and Edwin Alstrin and her aunt, Helen Giffert.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, her family moved to Midland, Texas when she was 4 where she has remained since. Susan has always been known for her loving and beautiful spirit, her energy, her caring nature, her laughter and her need to always want to do "one more thing". There was even a little bit of a prankster in her, just wanting to have fun. After graduating from Midland High School, she attended Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, a tradition her mother and aunt started and was faithfully continued by her daughters.
Married to Ron in 1962, they moved to Norfolk, VA while Ron was a Naval Jet Aviator, and they returned to Midland in 1965 to raise their family. For the last 14 years, she lived part time in Austin to spend more time with her grandsons, the light of her life. We think it was another reason to have fun and live with the spirit of a child.
Susan was always active in church, giving back to the community, playing sports, but most important to her was being a mother. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active on the Vestry and Altar Guild among other committees at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland. A Bethel Bible Study course continued to pave her way in a life of faith. She was active in the Junior League of Midland both as an active member and as a sustainer. For over two decades, Susan participated with Choices Seminars, as part of her effort to help people lead better lives and build strong character.
Susan was a woman of incredible talents. She was an avid sports fan, rooting for her Arizona Wildcats and of course, the New York Yankees, just like her father. She later rooted for the University of Texas, much to the chagrin of her husband and son, both alumni of rival schools. Her athletic ability was seen in every sport she played, but most prolifically on the golf course and the tennis court. The first time she played golf at age 15, she shot a 41 on the front nine. She won 14 Midland City Golf Championships and 24 Midland Country Club Golf Championships, including 12 in a row, a record that will be hard to beat. She won numerous other golf titles including Woman's West Texas, Trans Mississippian, and other championships at Green Tree Country Club and Ranchland Hills Country Club among others. Many golf instructors said she could have played professionally, but her dream was to raise her family. She was also excellent at tennis, as seen by her many championships including those at Midland Country Club with 6 singles titles, various mixed doubles, and 8 doubles titles. The last doubles title was with her daughter, Elizabeth, as her partner.
She taught many children and young adults how to water ski, jet ski, water bike, and learned how to snow ski herself at age 40, just because she thought it would be fun. Yet another example of how she excelled, Ron and Andrew remember the first time she went dove hunting. Both took care to make sure she was comfortable. Andrew remembers how he told her the ideal shot was to have the bird fall at your feet, and of course, she did that with her first shot. Ron remembers that she was the only one who got her limit that day.
Susan was a champion bridge player and loved all types of games from cards, board games, dice, backgammon, and cribbage, among others. She loved to play and have fun in so many ways, including organizing the annual family whipped cream fight at the lake or beach.
Holidays were always a favorite time for Susan. Traditions were built around the family, one of which was the annual Britton Christmas party. While Ron would greet at the door, Susan was always found in the kitchen cooking all the food for their 350+ guests. The end of the evening found her gathering the family around the piano for Christmas Carols. While she also played piano, during the party she would just sing and celebrate with her family and friends. Another tradition she loved was to have our family make a gingerbread house during the Christmas holiday, which was always the centerpiece at the annual Christmas Party. She had so much fun making the icing to be used as the snow, she would have other families come over and make one for their home as well. One of our most cherished legacies we have from Mom is the hand needlepointed Christmas Stockings made for her family.
How do you find the right words to describe someone who lived life with such passion, joy, honesty and faith? In these last few weeks, we have received over 1,000 emails, cards, posts, messages, well wishes and prayers from people whose lives she touched. As her kids, we feel like we have a large family because everyone wanted to adopt Mom as their mother or grandmother.
We will always remember Susan for her laughter, love of life, energy, faith, abilities and talent, and above all, how she made a difference in people she met. We know we are biased; yet we truly believe Susan was the best of the best; the best friend, the best wife and the best mother in the world. We will miss her dearly and take comfort that she is home in heaven watching from above. She is probably already organizing a bridge game with her mother and others, because she can never sit still. She was one of the true saints of this world... an angel on earth.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 6-8pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. Everyone is invited to a funeral service and celebration of Susan's incredible life at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 at 11:30am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in memory of Susan Britton to either the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Britton Allison, who died last November, as well as her brother Giffert Alstrin, her parents Gertrude and Edwin Alstrin and her aunt, Helen Giffert.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, her family moved to Midland, Texas when she was 4 where she has remained since. Susan has always been known for her loving and beautiful spirit, her energy, her caring nature, her laughter and her need to always want to do "one more thing". There was even a little bit of a prankster in her, just wanting to have fun. After graduating from Midland High School, she attended Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, a tradition her mother and aunt started and was faithfully continued by her daughters.
Married to Ron in 1962, they moved to Norfolk, VA while Ron was a Naval Jet Aviator, and they returned to Midland in 1965 to raise their family. For the last 14 years, she lived part time in Austin to spend more time with her grandsons, the light of her life. We think it was another reason to have fun and live with the spirit of a child.
Susan was always active in church, giving back to the community, playing sports, but most important to her was being a mother. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active on the Vestry and Altar Guild among other committees at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland. A Bethel Bible Study course continued to pave her way in a life of faith. She was active in the Junior League of Midland both as an active member and as a sustainer. For over two decades, Susan participated with Choices Seminars, as part of her effort to help people lead better lives and build strong character.
Susan was a woman of incredible talents. She was an avid sports fan, rooting for her Arizona Wildcats and of course, the New York Yankees, just like her father. She later rooted for the University of Texas, much to the chagrin of her husband and son, both alumni of rival schools. Her athletic ability was seen in every sport she played, but most prolifically on the golf course and the tennis court. The first time she played golf at age 15, she shot a 41 on the front nine. She won 14 Midland City Golf Championships and 24 Midland Country Club Golf Championships, including 12 in a row, a record that will be hard to beat. She won numerous other golf titles including Woman's West Texas, Trans Mississippian, and other championships at Green Tree Country Club and Ranchland Hills Country Club among others. Many golf instructors said she could have played professionally, but her dream was to raise her family. She was also excellent at tennis, as seen by her many championships including those at Midland Country Club with 6 singles titles, various mixed doubles, and 8 doubles titles. The last doubles title was with her daughter, Elizabeth, as her partner.
She taught many children and young adults how to water ski, jet ski, water bike, and learned how to snow ski herself at age 40, just because she thought it would be fun. Yet another example of how she excelled, Ron and Andrew remember the first time she went dove hunting. Both took care to make sure she was comfortable. Andrew remembers how he told her the ideal shot was to have the bird fall at your feet, and of course, she did that with her first shot. Ron remembers that she was the only one who got her limit that day.
Susan was a champion bridge player and loved all types of games from cards, board games, dice, backgammon, and cribbage, among others. She loved to play and have fun in so many ways, including organizing the annual family whipped cream fight at the lake or beach.
Holidays were always a favorite time for Susan. Traditions were built around the family, one of which was the annual Britton Christmas party. While Ron would greet at the door, Susan was always found in the kitchen cooking all the food for their 350+ guests. The end of the evening found her gathering the family around the piano for Christmas Carols. While she also played piano, during the party she would just sing and celebrate with her family and friends. Another tradition she loved was to have our family make a gingerbread house during the Christmas holiday, which was always the centerpiece at the annual Christmas Party. She had so much fun making the icing to be used as the snow, she would have other families come over and make one for their home as well. One of our most cherished legacies we have from Mom is the hand needlepointed Christmas Stockings made for her family.
How do you find the right words to describe someone who lived life with such passion, joy, honesty and faith? In these last few weeks, we have received over 1,000 emails, cards, posts, messages, well wishes and prayers from people whose lives she touched. As her kids, we feel like we have a large family because everyone wanted to adopt Mom as their mother or grandmother.
We will always remember Susan for her laughter, love of life, energy, faith, abilities and talent, and above all, how she made a difference in people she met. We know we are biased; yet we truly believe Susan was the best of the best; the best friend, the best wife and the best mother in the world. We will miss her dearly and take comfort that she is home in heaven watching from above. She is probably already organizing a bridge game with her mother and others, because she can never sit still. She was one of the true saints of this world... an angel on earth.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 6-8pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. Everyone is invited to a funeral service and celebration of Susan's incredible life at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 at 11:30am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in memory of Susan Britton to either the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759.
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