Suzanne "Suzi" Frick Vanderford

Suzanne LaVelle 'Suzi' Frick Vanderford Suzanne LaVelle Frick Vanderford peacefully walked through that celestial curtain of light to meet her God and all the others who have gone before, on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 4:14 pm at Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina. Suzi was born to Ben and LaVelle Frick on December 19, 1957 at Asbury Hospital, Salina, Kansas. She attended Salina schools and Kansas State University where she became a horticulturist. Suzi married Cornelius Vanderford and they were blessed with three beautiful children, NiCole LaVelle Vanderford, Jacob C. Vanderford, and Joel E. Vanderford and have since divorced. She loved music and was a drummer in the Salina Silver Sabres Drum and Bugle Corps. She and her family enjoyed traveling and sometimes camping out. She loved to ski, grow flowers and trees, have a garden, animals, dancing, and go to the Chief's games. Most of her physical adventures and activities came to a halt on August 13, 1989 due to domestic violence. She fought for independence and advocated for the disabled. Left to grieve for Suzi are her daughter, NiCole Lavelle Vanderford; son, Jacob C. Vanderford (Lindsay); son, Joel E. Vanderford (Addy); parents, Ben and LaVelle Frick; sisters, Janie M. Frick, Mechelle R. Fuller (Mike). Also her adored grandchildren, Trystin Vanderford, Koby J. Vanderford, Kaedyn Vanderford, Emma LaVelle Corby, Stella Vanderford, Aris LaVelle Vanderford, Abel Vanderford. She is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Jewell M. Bulloch; grandmother, Janie E. Bulloch Rodgers; grandfather, Clayton C. Rodgers; grandmother, Margaret M. Frick; grandfather, Lester Frick. The will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later day. Memorial contributions may be made to Salina Regional Health Foundation 139 Penn, Salina, Kansas or Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina 730 Holly Lane, Box 2238 Salina, Kansas 67401.