Suzanne Ryan Hoyt

Suzanne Ryan Hoyt of Genoa Township, Ohio, died peacefully with family by her side on June 13, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 70 after a short, but strong battle with cancer. Suzanne is survived by her husband, James Hoyt; son, Brian Hoyt (Kimberly), of Orange Township, Ohio and grandchildren Samuel and Reagan; siblings, Dorothy Dameron and Robert (Gayle) Ryan of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister-in-law Judith Hoyt Pettigrew of Jupiter, Florida and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her son Michael Hoyt and her parents, Thomas and Goldie Ryan, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Suzanne was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Withrow High School, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She studied at the University of Cincinnati. In 1968, she married her best friend, Jim. Her first love was her family. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. She was a dearly beloved cousin, aunt and sister and often the bridge that kept extended family members connected throughout the years. She joined the Worthington School District in 1988 and retired on October 1, 2013. Suzanne was part of the original staff to open Worthington Kilbourne High School (WKHS) in 1991 and for 22 years, served as the school’s registrar. She was inducted into the school’s Wall of Fame in 2007, an honor that she cherished. Suzanne loved her WKHS family dearly, from those who were part of the original team in 1991, to those who began working there the year she retired. Suzanne considered WKHS her second home and those who worked there, her family. She also took enormous pride and joy in helping the more than ten thousand students she interacted with during her career. In retirement, Suzanne continue to work occasionally part-time at the district office assisting new students and families to enroll. She often joked that this was so she could earn “travel money” for the trips she and her husband, Jim, would take. But in reality, it was a way for her to stay connected to the schools she loved and to continue serving families. Service to others and her compassion was at the core of Suzanne’s soul. She always thought of others before herself. She had an unwavering sense of optimism and believed in the good in everyone. Her caring and compassionate spirit was felt by those who knew her briefly, or for a lifetime. A family friend remembered Suzanne by saying, “She always made your home a welcoming place, not just for her family, but for anyone who walked through the door.” The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at Rutherford Funeral Home, 450 West Olentangy Street in Powell, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Rutherford Funeral Home in Powell. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to: Lifeline of Ohio (www.lifelineofohio.org/contribute/) and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Suzanne Ryan Hoyt

September 25, 1948 - June 13, 2019