Susan J. Seledon, died October 8, 2008 peacefully at her home with her husband at her side.
Born February 23, 1941 in Alhambra, California. She grew up in Fontana, California where she started her teaching career in 1961. She married her husband of 39 years on August 16, 1969 and moved to Gilroy, California in 1973. she continued her teaching career in Gilroy until her retirement in 2002. As a teacher, she was a passionate advocate of reading and as a first grade teacher knew this was a gift she could give her children for the rest of their lives. She kept a special area in her classroom with a rocking chair and a miniature porcelain castle that had a light for story time. The children would sit in a circle and read together. She loved the stories of Beatrix Potter and used them to enhance the time she had with her children. She always would have teas for the children as a fun activity for all. Her favorite costume at Halloween was that as a “Fairy God-Mother” and she was one in real life. She was always happy to see her students and was very proud of their accomplishments.
Surviving her are her husband Edward “Eddie” Seledon of 39 glorious years, parents Joseph and Minnie Luksich of Fontana and cousins John and Judy Jones, and Rae Jean Putnam. Also many students and friends who made her life so rich.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 14, 2008, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society
