Lasting Memories

Susan Griner
Feb. 1, 1952-Aug. 15, 2020
Menlo Park, CA

Susan Griner passed away peacefully in her sleep in her own home, on August 15th, 2020.

Born in Pasadena, California to Ann and Robert Bennett, Susan grew up in Sunnyvale with her brother, Robert, and sister, Debbie. Susan attended Peterson High School, where she excelled greatly in her scholastic endeavors, along with her mastery as a musician. Santa Clara University offered her a scholarship, and she graduated from that institution with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, majoring in the Spanish language, which she spoke fluently. While working as a successful businesswoman, Susan met her husband, Rusty Griner. They were married in Portola Valley, and had a daughter named Sarah. Both Rusty and Susan shared a great love of horses as long time members of the Mounted Patrol in Woodside. Susan continued to own and ride horses throughout her life. An amazing seamstress, Susan sewed incredible, beautiful designs, some of which were for the Woodside Vaulters—an equestrian club where she was the treasurer, she and her husband were horse owners, and her daughter an athlete. Teaching the Yearbook class at Sacred Heart Preparatory is a huge testament to Susan’s talent (which was ahead of its time) in computer graphics and design. She loved working with children, and had an immense abundance of empathy for those around her— people and animals!

Susan was a truly special human being, and the absolute best and perfect mother to her daughter. She is missed, so much, each and every day...and will be forever. Susan is survived by her husband Rusty Griner, daughter Sarah Griner, mother Ann Bennett, sister Debbie Cooper, niece Leah Cooper, and nephew Wyatt Cooper.