Susan K. Meader

Susan K. Meader, 83, of Sugar Hill, NH, passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was born in 1940 in Iowa to Eldon and Mildred (Midge) Dilocker. While growing up on a farm, she developed a love for animals and nature that would grow throughout her life. Susan owned and rode horses for several years. She spent many mornings in Sugar Hill watching the bears eat from the berry bushes, always with a dog by her side. 

Susan married Gary Meader in 1959 and they shared a wonderful life together. They raised a family of 5 children and traveled all over the world. One of Susan’s favorite adventures was living in South Africa for a few years with the family. Of all the places she lived, Susan would always say that their home in Sugar Hill was her favorite.

Susan loved spending time with her family. She loved bringing the family together to share meals, play cards, and spend time together. Her family shares many fun memories from their annual lake week at their home on Lake Winnipesaukee. 

Susan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Gary Meader, her parents, and her sister, Mary Smith. Susan is survived by her children, Michelle (and Charles) Wolf, Scott (and Susan) Meader, James Meader, Craig (and Lori) Meader and Pamela (and Kevin) Perry. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Emily Wolf (and Timothy) Lyons, Rebecca Wolf DeGroote, Ryan Meader, Jonathan Meader, Alex Meader, Rachel Meader, Kristin Meader, Sarah (and Henry) Perry, and Mark (and Adeline) Perry, as well as her four great granddaughters, Maeve and Shea Lyons, and Ella and Mila DeGroote. Her faithful dog, Daisy, also mourns her passing.

The family will be having a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dartmouth Children’s Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

 “Grieve not nor speak of me with tears but laugh and talk as though I were beside you. I love you so. It was Heaven here with you." (from “To Those I Love” by Isla Paschal Richardson).