Susan Loland, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 71.

Surrounded and lovingly cared for by her husband and best friends, Sherrill and Melody, she was loved through her final days.

Susan was born in Victoria, BC, on July 25, 1951. She was well-known in the quilting world, and was a well-respected pattern designer of Black Eyed Susan Designs, whose patterns sold worldwide. She was a talented Professional Photographer with many awards from the Professional Photographers of Canada. Susan was also a budding glass bead artist.

Susan will be remembered for her unfailing generosity and willingness to help others. Quilting was a way to show love and embrace people. Her community is blessed with numerous quilts she helped make or donated fabric for, including many special quilts in cribs for premature babies and many Ukrainian newcomers over the past year.

You could say that if there was a 6th Love Language, hers would have been handmade quilts.

Susan is survived by her husband Louis Loland; children Melissa (Will) Parrish, and David (Jennifer) Metituk; grandchildren: Emily, Geoffrey, Hannah, and Matthew. She also leaves her brothers and sisters in-law: Jim and Darla, Lyall and Angela, Chris and Pat, Larry, Joanne, and Doug; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Susan will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

The Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 12:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). Funeral Service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society AB/NWT Division (200, 325, Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5), or to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent by visiting

www.oliversfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2023-04-04
• Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta

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