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Pays a tribute to Suzanne
 From the Webster- I was really bummed when I was told about Suzanne's passing. She really brought some excitement to the Marmonte League softball program and she was fortunate to have coached some very good Pioneers. I even saw her play in my hometown Ojai in the women's summer softball league. I remembering asking her "What are you doing in Ojai?" and she answered with a big smile "Playing softball!" as opposed to coaching softball. She really loved softball and coaching the girls. You can leave your thoughts about Suzanne in the guestbook and you can send photos of Suzanne for this page to Roy@RoyHooper.com We'll miss you Suzanne. Roy  |
 Suzanne
ManletSuzanne Manlet died peacefully after a 10-year battle with breast cancer on Jan. 25, 2004. Suzanne was born March 6, 1953, in San Pedro and grew up in Oxnard. She graduated from Hueneme High School in 1971. She earned degrees from Ventura College and California State University, Northridge and began her teaching career in 1975. Suzanne taught at Simi Valley High School for 25 years. She was born to teach and absolutely loved her job. Suzanne also served as athletic director and junior varsity volleyball coach while at Simi Valley High, but softball was her love. She was an outstanding softball coach and touched so many lives through coaching. Her passion and integrity for the game and the success her teams achieved brought her respect from coaches and players throughout Southern California. Suzanne was recently informed that she will be inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame this year. Suzanne served on many committees including the CIF Southern Softball Committee. Not only was Suzanne a great coach, she was an outstanding player. Softball ran through her. She lived for the game and throughout her life played on many different teams, traveling throughout the country. She was also very involved with the Relay for Life, with the help of Dr. Khalil and his staff, they had great success with getting the word out. Suzanne had a zest for life. If there was something to celebrate, Suzanne was there! She had so many close friends. Her energy was contagious and her smile filled you up. Her work ethic was incredible. No matter the task, personal and professional, Suzanne set the standard high and worked tirelessly to make sure things were done right. Suzanne was devoted to her family and friends, and loved to spend time with them. She was so proud of her family and will be deeply missed by her partner, Robin Patterson; brother Tom Manlet; brother and sister-in-law John and Terri Filer; niece Tammy Gill and her husband, Casey; nieces Lisa Filer, Nicki Streb and her husband, David, and Jamie Manlet; grandnephews, Michael and Jason Gill, Aaron, Mark and James Streb; aunts, Theresa Kronmiller and Denise Clifford; loving pets, Mollie, Trooper and Oprah; and a large extended family of cousins and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the Valley Ballroom at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. A scholarship fund has been set up in Suzanne's name. Checks can be made payable to Simi Valley High School (Suzanne's name in memo) and sent to the high school at 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. |