Born on June 9, 1957 in Chicago, IL, Susan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 5, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Adolph Tarchala. Survived by loving husband of 28 years George, children Ian and Madeleine, mother Lenore Tarchala, siblings William Tarchala, and Carol Puza. Susan had a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She was employed by the State of California for 20 years, including the Department of General Services Real Estate Services Division, the FI$Cal IT project and most recently as an IT Business Analyst with the Board of Equalization. She will be remembered for her love of life and friends, and devotion to her family. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation on July 13, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA and a Memorial Service on July 22, 11:00 a.m. at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary, Fair Oaks, CA.
