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Dr. Susan Ewing Dorsch, born April 24, 1942, passed away on February 18th, 2024 in Orange Park, FL.
Her family will welcome friends for her memorial service at Penney Farms Memorial Church on Monday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Sue was born in Wheeling, WV, to Cuyler and Hazel Ewing and grew up in the Triadelphia neighborhood. She completed her undergraduate degree at Oberlin College, then went on as the only woman to graduate from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1968 and became a pioneer for women in anesthesiology.
She married her loving husband, Dr. Jerry Dorsch, and they moved with the Navy to Jacksonville in 1970. Together, they raised their two children, while in private practice and authoring a book series about Understand Anesthesia Equipment, leading them to appear on 20/20 in the 1980's. While Jerry worked for Mayo Clinic, she retired in 1994 and continued to contribute by working with International Standards for Anesthesiology. Sue enjoyed whitewater rafting with her son, traveling with her daughter, and was a devoted member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. Her passion for nature and gardening lead her to raft the Grand Canyon, become a Master Gardner, and enjoy countless weekends at The Farm with her family. Sue and Jerry moved to the wonderful community of Penney Farms, where she felt a part of the community she enjoyed living in every day. After the loss of her husband, she made new friends and found new purpose.
She leaves behind her son David Dorsch with his wife Melissa, her daughter Alycia Tillman, and her grandchildren Isaiah, Jack, Ella, Han and Anna, along with her great-grandson Tristan. She also leaves behind her sister Carol Goff and her two nephews Kevin and Stephen.
Because of her generosity over the years, the family asks in lieu of flowers to please make a donation to your favorite charity in her name. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd. Wheeling, WV (304-232-2732)