Obituary for Sue Ann Johnson (Moritz)
Sue Ann (Moritz) Johnson, age 89 of Oklahoma City died April 1, 2023. Sue Ann was born May 17, 1934 in Tulsa, OK.
She spent her childhood in Geary, OK then moved to Oklahoma City, graduated from Classen High School in 1952. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Nursing in 1955. She later attended the University of Oklahoma receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1967 and a Master of Library Science in 1968.
Sue Ann lived in San Diego, Ca for fifteen years while working as a medical librarian at the University of California, San Diego. After returning to Oklahoma she was a librarian at the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater until her retirement.
Sue Ann was blessed by a loving family and many friends. She loved and enjoyed art, music, animals and gardening.
Sue Ann was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
In Lieu of Flowers, please make memorial contributions in her memory to the Oklahoma Humane Society or Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
THANK YOU
The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this time. Your shared memories, comforting condolences and gestures of love are truly appreciated.
A Few Last Shared Thoughts
By: Sue Ann (Moritz) Johnson
I know that I will die soon so I’m writing this to share my thoughts and recollections. It might help the minister who conducts my service.
These things I have loved in life:
TREES. My memories from childhood of loving trees – I could climb and be part of; trees I could sit under and be mesmerized by the movement of wind through their leaves, branches, and animals. I love all the creatures of this planet, even all that I have never seen. I especially love all those I have been privileged to live with.
OCEAN. How I have loved the ocean! Oh, to have been a sailor! I’m grateful for all the time I’ve been able to be near the ocean.
FRIENDS. Where would I be without Friends – friends to celebrate with; friends to cry with, friends to just be with. These experiences I have cherished.
MEMORIES OF FAMILY GATHERINGS. the banter, jokes, laughter, sharing a common history, the wonderful food.
MEMORIES OF MY FRIENDS. – too numerous to list – I have enjoyed many pleasures, experiences and joy. There was even joy in sharing sorrow.
LEARNING. Going to college, Savoring campus life, Love of learning.
Living by the ocean. Daily drinking in its smells, sounds, magnificence, feeling a part od its power. These ideas have brought me liberation: There is a Higher Power, a God of love who came to me and assured me of his love. Because God loves me, I can love myself. There is no disparity between God and science or any form of knowledge.
FAMILY. I was blessed with a large, loving, interesting family. I always loved being with them but it was only as I grew older that I truly appreciated them, cherished them and wished that we could always be together. I would absorb their essence, or try to, and imprint them deeply in my mind. My hope of heaven is to be with them and of course, all the animals in my life.
*Note: This personal document was typed from a handwritten letter by Sue Ann (Moritz) Johnson.*
She spent her childhood in Geary, OK then moved to Oklahoma City, graduated from Classen High School in 1952. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Nursing in 1955. She later attended the University of Oklahoma receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1967 and a Master of Library Science in 1968.
Sue Ann lived in San Diego, Ca for fifteen years while working as a medical librarian at the University of California, San Diego. After returning to Oklahoma she was a librarian at the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater until her retirement.
Sue Ann was blessed by a loving family and many friends. She loved and enjoyed art, music, animals and gardening.
Sue Ann was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
In Lieu of Flowers, please make memorial contributions in her memory to the Oklahoma Humane Society or Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
THANK YOU
The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this time. Your shared memories, comforting condolences and gestures of love are truly appreciated.
A Few Last Shared Thoughts
By: Sue Ann (Moritz) Johnson
I know that I will die soon so I’m writing this to share my thoughts and recollections. It might help the minister who conducts my service.
These things I have loved in life:
TREES. My memories from childhood of loving trees – I could climb and be part of; trees I could sit under and be mesmerized by the movement of wind through their leaves, branches, and animals. I love all the creatures of this planet, even all that I have never seen. I especially love all those I have been privileged to live with.
OCEAN. How I have loved the ocean! Oh, to have been a sailor! I’m grateful for all the time I’ve been able to be near the ocean.
FRIENDS. Where would I be without Friends – friends to celebrate with; friends to cry with, friends to just be with. These experiences I have cherished.
MEMORIES OF FAMILY GATHERINGS. the banter, jokes, laughter, sharing a common history, the wonderful food.
MEMORIES OF MY FRIENDS. – too numerous to list – I have enjoyed many pleasures, experiences and joy. There was even joy in sharing sorrow.
LEARNING. Going to college, Savoring campus life, Love of learning.
Living by the ocean. Daily drinking in its smells, sounds, magnificence, feeling a part od its power. These ideas have brought me liberation: There is a Higher Power, a God of love who came to me and assured me of his love. Because God loves me, I can love myself. There is no disparity between God and science or any form of knowledge.
FAMILY. I was blessed with a large, loving, interesting family. I always loved being with them but it was only as I grew older that I truly appreciated them, cherished them and wished that we could always be together. I would absorb their essence, or try to, and imprint them deeply in my mind. My hope of heaven is to be with them and of course, all the animals in my life.
*Note: This personal document was typed from a handwritten letter by Sue Ann (Moritz) Johnson.*