Sue Ann De Boer

Sue Ann De Boer was born to Larry and Sue De Boer in Ridgewood, New Jersey on August 3, 1967. Sue Ann was born with Down Syndrome. She was an exceptional person. The way she loved, the way she worked, the way she gave, and the way she never ever gave up was evident to everyone who meet her. One friend recently stated, “Sue Ann just makes me feel better!”, In 1969 she moved with her family to Shelby County, Alabama where her mother, with Sue Ann by her side, worked tirelessly as an advocate for those for those with special needs in this area. Through their efforts, education, and job opportunities for those like Sue Ann abound here. Sue Ann graduated from Pelham High School in 1987. She enjoyed competing in Special Olympics many years. She was a local employee at the Pelham YMCA for 18 years. She was an active member New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir with her dad, played bongos, danced, and did sign language with the worship team. Sue Ann received standing ovations every time she signed to “God Bless America.” Her performance moved any crowd, from school assemblies to cruise ship talent shows. She never shied away from a competition, either. And she usually ended up on the winning team whether it was a game of Skip Bo or Alabama Football. The real winner, though, was anyone who met Sue Ann. Sue Ann went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas Eve. Her bright smile and loving hugs are already missed. Her family will receive guests on Sunday from 5-7pm and her Funeral will be on Monday at 11am. Both take place at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL. In lieu of flowers, we ask you to make donations to one of the following: 1) New Hope CP Church, 5521 Double Oak Ln., Bham AL 35242, 2)Shelby County Special Olympics, c/o Gay Litton, freestone Ridge Cove, Bham, AL 35226 or 3)Sue Ann De Boer memorial Fund, YMCA Pelham, 2610 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124