| A Memorial for Suzanne Wesson Back
to Happenings Suzanne J. Wesson July 11th 1948 - Aug. 11th 2010
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Suzanne
was a resident of Pass-A-Grille and St. Pete Beach for forty years.
From 1984 to 1995, she owned Suzanne's, a women's specialty boutique
on Gulf Boulevard. She was semi-retired until Jan. 1st, 2000, when she
opened Paradiso, on Pass-A-Grille's historic Eighth Avenue. She was
very active within the community as a successful business owner and
through the Pass-A-Grille Woman's Club. She served on the St. Pete Beach
Historic Board, volunteered for the Taste of Pass-A-Grille and the Beach
Goes Pops, and was a member of the Pass-A-Grille Civic Association and
the 8th Avenue Merchant Association. Suzanne served on many committees
after joining the Woman's Club in 1997-98. They include Recording Secretary
(98-99), Exterior House and Grounds (99-01), Special Events (01-02),
Community Welfare (03-05), House and Grounds (05-07), Hospitality and
Programs. She produced the first fashion show for the club, and many
since then, as well as for the City of St. Petersburg throughout the
years. She helped with many of the monthly luncheons, served in various
capacities for the annual Home Tour (Co-chair, House Captain, Patron
Captain and Patron Sponsor, Hospitality). This years Home Tour will
be held in her honor. Suzanne loved the beach and she loved to travel,
with a particular fondness for the island of Bermuda. Despite her accomplishments,
her happiest and proudest moments were with her grandchildren, JR and
Pres. Her closest and dearest friend, Elena Bussey, would agree that
they were the topic of many of their conversations. Suzanne was born
in Padgett's Parrish, 
Bermuda
and moved to Florida at a young age. She was raised as an only child,
but as an adult sought to locate a half brother, Ross Frith. She has
since had a very close relationship with him and his family, and particularly
with her niece Tami Pesek. Suzanne was a cancer survivor, diagnosed
in her thirties. She was able to overcome the disease, however, as a
result, experienced residual health complications. Over the last decade
those complications had become more debilitating. She passed away on
Aug. 11th. Suzanne is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael
and Barbara Metzler; her grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Prescott, and
many more loved ones and friends. Her contributions to her community
and her love and commitment to her friends and family will be greatly
missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the S.P.C.A of
Pinellas in her memory. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug.
21, 10:30 am at Pass-A-Grille Community Church, 107-16th Ave., St. Pete
Beach.