Susie Schick Zobell

Susie Schick Zobell passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, love, and devotion to her family that will continue for generations.

Susie was born on April 3, 1933, in Kaysville, Utah, to George Schick and Ruth Harvey Schick. She entered the world in the family home on 2nd North and 3rd West. She was the fourth of nine children, with five sisters and three brothers. Growing up in a large family during the Great Depression shaped her strong work ethic and deep appreciation for family. She often shared cherished stories of childhood adventures with her siblings.

She attended Kaysville Elementary School, Clearfield Junior High School, and graduated from Davis High School. While at Davis High, she proudly served as a song leader for the Davis Darts. Susie was also an accomplished seamstress. She earned recognition in the "Make It With Wool" contest, receiving a ribbon and having her photograph published in the local newspaper. Her love of sewing became a lifelong passion that she lovingly passed on to her daughters.

In 1947, the Schick family moved from Kaysville to a farm in West Kaysville. Susie loved telling stories about those early years on the farm, especially how there was no indoor plumbing when they first arrived. She and her sisters washed their hair in an old wash tub filled with cold water—a memory she recalled with both laughter and gratitude.

Life on the farm taught Susie the value of hard work. Whether thinning sugar beets or gleaning fields for leftover fruits and vegetables, she learned lessons of perseverance and resourcefulness that stayed with her throughout her life. She became an exceptional gardener and taught her daughters how to grow and preserve fruits and vegetables through canning.

One of the family's most treasured traditions was sweet corn season. Nearly the entire Schick family would gather at Grandma Schick's home to cut corn from the cob and prepare it for freezing. Though the work was long and tiring, those days became treasured memories filled with laughter, homemade bread, corn chowder, and precious time spent together.

Susie was also an excellent baker. She learned to make delicious pies from her father and became well known for her cinnamon rolls, cookies, and homemade doughnuts that family and friends eagerly anticipated.

After graduating from high school, Susie worked at Hill Air Force Base. Alongside her sister Alice, she helped earn enough money for the family to install indoor plumbing in their farmhouse. She continued working at Hill Air Force Base for five years, eventually saving enough to purchase a brand-new Buick—an accomplishment she was proud of.

Susie met the love of her life, Karl Zobell, in an unexpected way. While Karl was serving a mission in Virginia with Susie's Uncle Ed, Aunt Mary invited Susie to accompany her on a visit. During that trip, Susie and Karl met and began writing letters to one another. After Karl returned home and began attending Brigham Young University, he frequently rode his motorcycle from Provo to Kaysville to court her. They were married on August 20, 1954.

Susie found her greatest joy in being a wife and mother. Together, she and Karl welcomed four children into their family. They began married life in Salt Lake City's Avenues before moving to Midvale. Karl's work later took the family to New Jersey, where they spent two years and formed many lifelong friendships. After a brief return to Kaysville, they settled in Sandy in 1969, where Susie remained for the rest of her life.

She had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome. Whether visiting with family, neighbors, longtime friends, or complete strangers, Susie could strike up a conversation that often blossomed into lasting friendship. She especially loved talking on the telephone and keeping in touch with those she cared about.

Flowers brought Susie great joy. Her yard was filled with beautiful blooms, and she delighted in receiving fresh bouquets. Music was another constant companion throughout her life. A radio perched atop the refrigerator often filled the home with music during the morning hours, creating a warm and familiar soundtrack to everyday life.

As her children grew older, Susie returned to the workforce. She worked as a bookkeeper for a dermatologist for 14 years before spending 12 years with American Express, where she remained until retirement. Never one to stay idle, she later worked several more years at Norton's Nutrition.

Susie was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She faithfully served in many callings throughout her life, including Regional Single Adult Leader for the South Salt Lake area and ward librarian, a calling she fulfilled for many years with quiet dedication.

Family traditions were important to Susie. One favorite memory was Sunday morning pancakes. After church, the family would sprinkle the leftover pancakes with sugar, roll them up, and enjoy them cold. It was a simple tradition that became one of the many cherished memories she created for her children and grandchildren.

Following Karl's passing in 1974, Susie devoted herself to raising her children and strengthening the bonds of her extended family. She never remarried. She worked tirelessly to ensure her children knew and loved relatives on both sides of the family, believing that family connections were among life's greatest blessings.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruth Schick; her husband, Karl Zobell; her son, Grant Zobell; her sisters Alice, Ruth, Mary, and Kay; and her brothers Sterling, Seth, and George.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Jake) Turner of St. George, Utah; Dana (Tracy) Timothy of West Jordan, Utah; and Susan (Dave) Brown of Scottsdale, Arizona; her twelve grandchildren: Joshua, Jessica, Luke, Jacob, Raina, Megan, Mitchel, Janelle, Carolyn, Danielle, Suzann, and Stuart; 33 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved sister, Dorothy Obray, the last surviving member of the Schick siblings.

Susie will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her generous heart, her remarkable work ethic, and the love she poured into her family. Her influence lives on in the traditions she created, the lessons she taught, and the countless lives she touched. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing they will carry her legacy of love, service, and family devotion with them always.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Hillcrest Stake Center, 8485 S. 1000 E., Sandy, Utah. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy, Utah. The funeral will be livestreamed and can be accessed by clicking the "Watch Services" button above.

In lieu of flowers, Susie would like you to take someone you care about out to eat. Or donate to Huntsman Cancer.