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Susan Fenn Bunker died April 2, 2019 in Salt Lake City of natural causes. She was born October 28, 1943 in Salt Lake City to Milburn Reid Fenn and Ila June Reynolds Fenn. She attended Salt Lake City schools, graduating from South H.S. in 1962. She graduated from the University of Utah, with a B.S., M.Ed., and Ed.S. degrees in Education. While at the University of Utah, she was president of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and a member of Spurs and Army Sponsors. While in graduate school, on a fellowship at the U., she taught courses in Organization and Administration of Schools in Utah and School Law. She also taught a course in Exceptional Education one summer at Westminster College.
Susan was an educator with the SLC School district from 1966-1992. During that time, she worked in the Horizons and ELP programs. She served as a Curriculum Specialist for the ELP program. Her greatest love in education was training and coaching Future Problem Solving teams. She trained two teams that placed 4th and 5th at the International Future Problem Solving Bowl in Ann Arbor,Michigan. She served as Co-Director and Director of the Utah State Future Problem Solving Program from 1987-1992. She also coached many Debate Teams that took State Honors. Under her direction, two teams took First Place at the Olympics of the Mind Competition. She loved working with students in areas that challenged their minds and expanded their abilities. On February 2, 1972, she was chosen KSL’s “Teacher of the Day.” Over the years, she received numerous awards and recognitions for her teaching abilities. Susan married her childhood sweetheart Garth Thomson Bunker, on December 2, 1967. That marriage was later solemnized in the Salt lake Temple on June 2, 1979. Her husband proceeded her in death on March 12, 2000. Susan served a mission for the LDS church from 2005-06. She was the Boston Mission President Secretary and cherished that experience as one of the highlights of her life. She loved to travel, meet new people and see new places. She managed to see the most of the places on her list. Susan loved her family and encouraged her children to do their best and follow their dreams.
She is survived by her three children; Thomas Hartford (Kristi) of Virginia Beach, VA. Jordan Benjamin, SLC and Martha Belle (Jeremy Schultz), Oswego, Illinois. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jourdan, Malakai, Austin, Quinton, Brielle, Brooklyn, Roman, and Tyndall.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday the 10th from 6-8pm at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary and the Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 11th 2019 at 11am at the same location.
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FAMILY
- Milburn Reid Fenn, Father
- Ila June Reynolds Fenn, Mother
- Garth Thomson Bunker, Husband
- Thomas Hartford (Kristi) Bunker, Son
- Jordan Benjamin Bunker, Son
- Martha Belle (Jeremy Schultz) Bunker, Daughter
- She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jourdan, Malakai, Austin, Quinton, Brielle, Brooklyn, Roman, and Tyndall.
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Richard Jacques
I first met Susan over 60 years ago--way back when we were students at Irving Jr. High School. Every time I saw her in the hallway or around the neighborhood she always cast that big smile of hers in my direction. I can still see it. Thank you, Susan. May you Rest in Peace.
RJ
Paul Eddington
Susan Fenn was the smallest giant I’ve ever known. I had the honor to call her my friend through jr. high and high school. She was a person of boundless energy, perpetual smiles, constant accomplishment, sunny disposition , deep spirituality , and compassionate humanity. Wherever she is now is a far better place for her being there, just as this was a far better place for her having been here. Rest In Peace, little giant.
Gary Shepherd (Shepherd)
Amen to Paul's comments. Was there ever a friendlier, more cheerful, thoughtful, and loyal person than Susan? She could light up a room like no one else. Her smile was always sincere and began shining in her eyes, then extended to every tiny muscle in her lips and face the instant she saw you. She brought a sense of joy along with a sense of slightly mischievous fun to every group activity or private encounter. Her passsing leaves the world palpably colder. But at least our memories of Susan will always bring a little flash of that warmth she exuded back into our hearts. Love you Susan. Gary Shepherd
Susan Hemmingsen (Marchant)
I believe, Susan, hands down would have been voted by her peers the quintiessential Cub......the friendliest, the bubbliest, and the most adorable. Her tiny size added to the charm of how tall she stood as a giving, talented, fun leader who helped make all of our years at South "The Best!." I always felt priveleged that we shared the same first name, that we were marching, cheering Southern Belles together, and then we went on to be Utah Utes! at the same time. She will be missed.
Susan, from one Susan to another, we had the best name didn't we? and went to three of the best schools together, Irving, South, and the U of U. I'm glad you are free from a body so racked with pain. May you rest in peace. I am very glad I knew you, and so proud of the legacy of giving and serving that you left.
Gwen Aupperle (Koehler)
Susan and I were in the Southern Belles together. It's a good thing we had individually made uniforms because Susan was so tiny, I don't think anything off a rack would have fit that elfin person. She was an equal opportunity friend---kind to all and fun to be with. I remember a picture of her in the yearbook: a close up of a mischievious grin and her fingers curled up in front of her face; another indication of being part elf! Caption under the picture, "Is this a sophomore? Only she knows he real truth of her age and identity!"
When I read that a classmate has died it always makes me think about who we all were when we were together at South all those many years ago. We were all poised to begin our lives in the world. Sounds like Susan made the most of her years here on earth, continuing to spread her energy, spunky attitude and joy.
I know she will greatly missed and remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
Judy Morris (Morgan)
All through Irving Jr and South High, Susan was the one I wanted to grow "up" to be like. Elfin is a very apt term. Such memories, especially her bubbly enjoyment of Southern Belles. Then my son married a Bunker and we had more to talk about. Loved that woman and so grateful to have known her.