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On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Susan de la Mater Faber of Montgomery Village, Maryland, passed unexpectedly but peacefully. She was surrounded by those she loved and that loved her for the beautiful and wonderful person she was. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert (Bob) Faber, her children Lisa Haste (Scott) and Bruce Hicks (Kelly), her step children, Joanne Adams (Greg) and Michael Faber, her sister Tracy de la Mater Goldberg (Donald) and children (Hanna and Benjamin), her brother David de la Mater and children (Lyall, Dylan, and Chase), and her grandchildren Abigail Haste, Andrew Haste, Nicholas Hicks, Paige Hicks, Chris Adams (Ashley), Cameron Adams (Laura) and Joe Faber (Rieley), as well as great granddaughter Willow (Cam and Laura Adams). Not to be forgotten are her beloved show dogs Stryder and Dazzle.
Susan was born in Waycross, Georgia, and being an “Air Force brat,” moved frequently—oftentimes in the middle of the school year. Her moves took her not only cross-country but global, her favorite place being when she lived in Le Vesinet, just outside of Paris. She then settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where she met Bob. They married in August 1977 and shortly thereafter moved to the Washington, DC area where Susan joined the Catholic Church.
Susan worked many jobs throughout her life. Notably, she was a professional ice-skater, a clerk for a judge, and a veterinary technician at Gaithersburg Animal Hospital. She also volunteered as a dog trainer for Capital Dog Training Club (CTA) in Silver Spring, Maryland and continued through her retirement.
Susan was vibrant and full of life. She brought light and love to everyone she met. She would never fail to make you laugh and laughing with her was one of the great joys in life. Susan was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She was a devout member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, where she will be greatly missed. Susan was also an active member of the American Kennel Club and took great pride in showing her two beautiful dogs, Stryder and Dazzle, winning countless prizes for her excellent showmanship.
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Darrel Therriault (1963)
Very sad to learn of Susan's passing. We dated during the 60-61 school year and because l lived in Grigney/Orly, I would have to navigate across Paris to see her on weekends. Hitchhike from Grigney to Orly; catch the shuttle from Orly to the Litre Hotel; take the metro to Rue Marbeuf; catch the Camp de Loges shuttle and get off at the Commissary/PX at Bel Manoir (I think) to see Sue. We would talk, listen to the latest tunes, have a sunday and then I would head back Grigney. About a 6 hour journey, but she was worth it. We actually went to the Jr/Sr Prom as freshman when my older sister (Terry) invited me and her boyfriend (Norm Black) invited Sue and then we switched dates as soon as we got in. Pretty fun evening all around.
We lost contact after I left PAHS in 1961, but met up again at the PAHS reunions in 1984 and 1988. She really was a unique person that I enjoyed very much. RIP Susan and thank you for being a part of my life.
Darrel Therriault '63
Margo Kearns (Rockstad) (1963)
I was shocked to hear of Sue passing. Love to all her family and friends, she will certainly be missed. I remember her and Darrel as a couple way back when. I was fortunate to spend some time with her just a few years back when she visited Las Vegas. We were able to visit, just the 2 of us, and relive some of the mischief we managed to get ourselves into in Paris. I am so grateful now for that time.
Grover "Skip" Rawlings (1963)
May she enjoy eternal rest in His loving arms.
Joy Ortenburger (Nunn) (1963)
So sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I lost contact with almost everyone from PAHS after graduation, but when I finally stumbled upon this website I went through the whole list of 1963 classmates and was glad to see everyone's faces again. I remember Sue quite well because of her great smile and friendliness. Please accept my sincere condolences to her family. It sounds like she had a wonderful and full life and left many wonderful memories to share. Joy (Ortenburger) Nunn