Suzanne White Chesney

Profile Updated: February 3, 2024
Suzanne White
Residing In: Ankeny, IA USA
Spouse/Partner - wedding date: Thomas Ciccarelli-Jan 29, 1966 to June 1981. Married Richard Chesney Nov 15th 1982.
Occupation: CURRENTLY retired: WAS...art teacher, business owner, Realtor
Children: Aimee Ciccarelli born 1968-2021, Paul Ciccarelli born 1970.
Elizabeth Chesney Lathrum born 1983. More…
Two adopted children: Enzo Ciccarelli-Asta and Adrianne Chesney.
Currently, I have 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Yes! Attending Reunion
What year did you graduate from Mackenzie?

1961

Comments:

I loved my grade school years, my high school years, and college years. My first husband and I had many good years. My second husband, Rick Chesney, and I have enjoy over 40 years of fun, children, joy, and learning. He is my best friend. Over all, my life has been amazing!

In the last few years I have been painting watercolors. At 80 years old I feel like I still have "stuff" to do. :)

School Story:

My school history includes Parker Elementary, Mackenzie High, Ford Community College and Wayne State University. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree including an art education major and foreign language minors.
Life changing event: It was on Wayne State University's campus between classes when I heard of JFKs assassination. I was raised republican. Yet,I admired JFK. Since then I have been a life long Democrat.

About my career:

I was an art teacher for two years and then I became a MOM. I was a stay at home mom until both my children were in school. After that my husband and I owned several businesses. These business included a publishing of a trade journal, a printing business and a restaurant/bar/entertainment business called the Spaghetti Bender located in Ypsilanti, MI.

I am currently painting watercolors.

Mackenzie Memories:

French class with Mrs Robinove (noff ?) also my 10th grade Biology teacher with the blue eyes and the long eyelashes. Omg, I was so infatuated with him!! I got all A's and never missed a class. I dont remember his name but I can still visualize his face. I remember fun times with my friends, Joanne Poloway Glantz, Karen Miller Galli, Marilynn Wilkinson Irwin, Debra Hess, Carol Thibedeaux, Doris Caughlin, Lynne Jacobson, Marda Harris, Patricia Kingsley,

Education after Mackenzie:

Henry Ford Community College and Wayne State University

Watercolor art classes for the last 3 years.

What Elementary School did you go to?:

Parker

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Feb 03, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Feb 03, 2024 at 11:10 AM

Do you remember me...Suzanne White? You were my best friend for a number of years.

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Jan 11, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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Nov 16, 2023 at 1:11 PM

I went to Parker and Mackenzie also. I remember your name but never really knew you.
I am glad to hear of successful Mackenzie grads....and still around to proudly boast.

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May 26, 2016 at 1:24 PM
May 26, 2016 at 1:17 PM

I remember being in a couple classes with you...of course that is relative to how good my memory is now-a-days!! Maybe you also attended a party or two sponsored by Karen Miller/Galli.

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