Susan Hayes

Susan was born May 18, 1934, to Irmel and Bertha (Karkau) Brown in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and was a proud Mustang. She married Robert Hayes on November 1, 1958, and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.

Susan was preceded in death by Robert, her son Gregory, and her brother Bruce.

Susan is survived by her son Charles (Evy) Hayes, her daughter Barbara Hayes, and grandchildren Margaret (Ryan) Spletzer and Catherine Hayes.

Susan was an avid and accomplished bridge player, earning her American Contract Bridge League Life Master status in 2002, and reaching Silver Life Master status in 2019. She was a longtime member of the Ann Arbor City Club, where she enjoyed playing in several bridge groups. Susan loved to travel with family and friends, both worldwide and 45 years of vacations on the Leelanau Peninsula. She was known for her sharp mind and generosity, and will be sorely missed.

A celebration of her life will take place at the Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Avenue, on Friday, August 4th, 2 – 5 p.m. Those wishing to make donations in her memory are invited to do so to Arbor Hospice, or a charity of their choice.