Susan Kay Bullard

Bullard, Susan Kay Sue passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born March 20, 1953, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Duane and Hazel (Rice) Bullard. Sue graduated from Mattawan Consolidated High School as valedictorian in 1971, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 and her Master of Science degree in 1984 at Western Michigan University and in 1984 accepted a graduate teaching assistantship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison receiving her doctorate in 1989 in physical education with an emphasis in biomechanics. She was employed at Ohio University for over 20 years teaching graduate and undergraduate students. Sue enjoyed traveling, skiing, being with friends, family and participating in any type of sports. Sue was preceded in death by her father in 1977. Surviving is her mother of Galesburg, sisters; Diana (Gary) Sherburn of Schoolcraft, Linda (Bill) Zuidema of Chase, Michigan, Nancy (Tom) Breed of Sterling, Illinois, 13 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, many cousins and very dear friends Nancy and Ralph Dittmar. As Sue wished, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research or a charity of your choice.