Susan Ann Hess
June 20, 1957 ~ August 5, 2013
Susan Ann Hess, 56, of Vienna, Virginia, died on August 05, 2013, of cancer. She was born on June 20, 1957, in Newport News, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert W. Hess, and is survived by her mother, Nancy Humes Hess; her husband, Daniel K. Moore; her children, Kathryn and Ian Moore; her sister, Mary Bethany Chapel; and her brothers, Peter B. Hess and Eric G. Hess.
Susan spent her childhood in Yorktown, Virginia, attending high school there. She attended the University of Virginia, where she earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1979. Then she continued her studies at the University of Michigan and linguistics coursework at National Taiwan University, and at the University of California at Los Angeles, receiving a PhD in linguistics.
As the wife of a Foreign Service Officer, she lived abroad for many years in India, Malaysia, and Taiwan. She taught at Mont 'Kiara International School in Kuala Lumpur, in the Alexandria City Schools and at the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland.
She was a gifted musician, a life-long horse enthusiast, a brilliant scholar, a devoted wife and mother, a deeply loved daughter and sister, and a wonderful teacher. Her untimely death leaves a great void in the lives of her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26 from 11 AM to Noon at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Humane Society of Fairfax County, 4057 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax, Va. 22030.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Susan spent her childhood in Yorktown, Virginia, attending high school there. She attended the University of Virginia, where she earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1979. Then she continued her studies at the University of Michigan and linguistics coursework at National Taiwan University, and at the University of California at Los Angeles, receiving a PhD in linguistics.
As the wife of a Foreign Service Officer, she lived abroad for many years in India, Malaysia, and Taiwan. She taught at Mont 'Kiara International School in Kuala Lumpur, in the Alexandria City Schools and at the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland.
She was a gifted musician, a life-long horse enthusiast, a brilliant scholar, a devoted wife and mother, a deeply loved daughter and sister, and a wonderful teacher. Her untimely death leaves a great void in the lives of her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26 from 11 AM to Noon at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Humane Society of Fairfax County, 4057 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax, Va. 22030.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Dan, Katherine and Ian, We are so very sad and sorry to hear of the death of Susan. She was a bright light. She was our guide to loving and enjoying Taiwan. Her enthusiasm for life and her “go get it-ness” were remarkable. It was a privilege to know her. Our sincerest condolences are with you now and our prayers for your family. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Joanne, Jim, Caroline, and Christopher Hiuskey
Thinking about ypu with our deepest sympathies.
I was privileged to be Susan’s doctor for many years. She was a lovely, thoughtful and engaging person. I was so sad to see her smiling face today in the obituaries. She will be very sorely missed, by her family, her friends and her students
I was very saddened to see Susan’s obituary in the newspaper today. We were friends at Tuckahoe. My Kathryn and your Kathryn swam together. Susan was a warm, fun person and a very loving mother who adored Kathryn and Ian. My heart goes out to all of you. My love and sympathy are with you.
My deepest sympathy to Susan’s family. She was a wonderful childhood friend and I remember her so fondly, our adventures in the woods behind her house, playing the clarinet together and just having fun.
So sorry for your tremendous loss. I remember Susan as a beautiful, smart person with great enthusiasm for life.
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Dear Dan and Family, We were greatly saddened to learn of Susan’s passing. Please be assured of our sincere condolence and that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult period. Rick & Carol Ruzicka
Dear Dan, I was so saddened to hear from your mother of Susan’s death. The Moores and the Conlons go a ways back, and events like these are a loss to our extended families. My husband and I are thinking of you all and hoping that you derive some comfort from all the lives Susan clearly touched in such a marvelous way. Sincerely, Celia Conlon Shepard
Dear Dan, Kathryn, Ian and the Hess family, My heart goes out to all of you. Susan was one of my oldest friends and she will be sorely missed. From our childhood days of building forts and roaming the Yorktown battlefields, through high school, UVA, and beyond, Susan was always there. Beautiful, adventurous, a seeker of new cultures, languages, and experiences, she was always moving forward and sharing her deep knowledge. Her friendship was a source of nourishment and rare companionship throughout my life. With gratitude and love, Anne Jones
Dear friends and family of Susan, All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring As I think of this quote, I fondly remember Susan Hess, who epitomized what to do with the time that was given her. Safe voyage friend to the Undying Lands. Peace and Godspeed, Karen Dawn
I just learned of Susan’s untimely passing and was so saddened by the news. Susan was my roommate at the University of Virginia for 2 years and she was not only a wonderful person but a fantastic friend. I am so sorry for your loss and I know I will remember her fondly. God Bless.
I had the joy and pleasure of working with Susan at Hammond Middle School in Alexandria. She was a dear friend and colleague and I am devastated by this news. I recently relocated back to Alexandria and wanted to reconnect with her. Susan was an amazing human being and an outstanding teacher. I feel so blessed to have known her. My deepest condolences to the Hess family as you deal with her loss. I will cherish the fond memories I have of the time she and I shared. May she rest in peace.