"Born on March 16, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, to Malcolm and Mary Sheldrick, Sue grew up in Hopewell, NJ, alongside her sister Virginia and brother Malcolm Jr. A gifted student with a creative spirit, she graduated second in her class from Princeton High School, where she was active in dance, theater, and choir-early signs of the artistic passion that would shape her life."
"In June 1954, Sue married Maurice Kemp Jr. and embraced the adventures of Navy life, living in Pensacola, FL, Hutchinson, KS, San Diego, CA, and Honolulu, HI, before settling permanently in Palo Alto in 1961. After her marriage ended in 1969, she began a treasured 50-year partnership with Don Ryan, a real estate developer, whose companionship filled her life with love and shared cultural pursuits."
"An accomplished pianist and lifelong arts enthusiast, Sue found joy in both performing and supporting the creative world around her. She gave piano concerts at La Comida and the Palo Alto Women's Club, sang with the regional choir, Schola Cantorum, and infused her community with music through her beloved annual Christmas carol sing-alongs. Sue was equally devoted to the broader arts: she served on the board of the San Jose Symphony, frequently attended performances of the San Francisco Symphony, opera, and ballet,"
Susan Sheldrick 'Sue' Kemp was born March 16, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Hopewell, NJ, with sister Virginia and brother Malcolm Jr. She graduated second in her Princeton High School class, active in dance, theater, and choir. She married Maurice Kemp Jr. in June 1954 and lived in several Navy communities before settling in Palo Alto in 1961. After her marriage ended in 1969, she enjoyed a 50-year partnership with Don Ryan. She spent three decades in development supporting Menlo School and College, Sacred Heart Schools, and Catholic Charities. An accomplished pianist and arts enthusiast, she performed locally, sang with Schola Cantorum, served on the San Jose Symphony board, attended symphony, opera, and ballet performances, and traveled widely to art museums.
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