Dr. Susan Alice Bardwell, age 48, beloved mother, wife and pediatrician passed away Saturday morning, August 25, 2012. Susan was born August 2, 1964, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Larry Allen Hoedema and Barbara Joan Hoedema. She is survived by both parents, her husband, Michael Keith Bardwell, and children Ian Edward Allen Bardwell and Hayden Michael Lawrence Bardwell. She is also survived by a sister, Lisa Ann Freigang, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Susan grew up Hillsdale, Michigan and graduated from Hillsdale High School with Honors in 1982. She graduated from Ferris State University with a BS of Science Marketing with High Distinction and an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. Susan attended Rush Medical College, in Chicago, IL, where she received a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1994. Susan was also awarded a Research Scholar position at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (N.I.H.) in Bethesda, MD, in 1993 and completed her Pediatric Residency at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 1997.
Susan received many honors and awards throughout her medical career and published several papers pursuant to her research in Allergy & Immunology at The National Institutes of Health. Some of the honors Susan was most proud of were the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship for Continued Medical Studies in 1993-1994, The Child and Family Advocate of the year in 2000, Lifelink International Adoption Agency Advisory Board in 2001, and the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching in the Primary Care Experience in 2002.
Besides time spent in pediatric practice, Susan was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, IL. Susan truly enjoyed teaching and mentoring new medical residents. Susan’s love of pediatric medicine eventually led her to Marshall County Pediatrics where she lovingly and tirelessly served her community as Pediatrician from June of 2003 to August of 2012. She was a true advocate for both her patients and their families. Susan was involved in many pediatric focused activities and causes in her local community including promotion of bike helmets and car seats for children’s safety. She was loved by staff, patients, and their families where she was affectionately known as Dr. B.
Susan’s greatest joy was that of being a devoted mother to her two sons Ian and Hayden Bardwell. She always enjoyed watching and cheering for all her sons’ athletic pursuits as well as supporting and attending their music concerts. She was active in promoting music and competitive swimming in the local Plymouth Area Schools. Susan was tenacious in her advocacy of music at the elementary school level and lived to see the re-establishment of the Plymouth’s classical music program in the elementary schools. Susan was also a violinist who had avid interests in travel, gardening, fine arts and vegetarian cooking. She would often be seen Saturday mornings at her local Plymouth Farmer’s Market. At age 40, the running bug bit her and she successfully completed her first of several Mini Marathons starting with the OneAmerica 500 Festival in May of 2005. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Plymouth Indiana.
Family, patients and friends are invited to make a visit to Dr. Bardwell’s practice – Marshall County Pediatricians located in the Medical Office Building 3, Suite 110 located on the Plymouth Campus of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, 1919 W. Lake Avenue in Plymouth on Wednesday, August 29th from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. and share memories.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday evening at 7 P.M. in the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Michigan St., Plymouth with Pastors Jeff Herron and Larry Marhanka officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Plymouth Community Youth Orchestra c/o
Marshall County Community Foundation, 2701 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563, Sharks Build-a-Pool/PAC fund also c/o Marshall County Community Foundation. You may also make a donation to Culver Military Academy Relay for Life (organized by her son Ian; www.relayforlife.org) – American Cancer Society, Northwest Indiana Office, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Susan, gifted her body to the Indiana University Hospital – Anatomical Board, in an effort to advance wellness for others.
Lisa Poczik says
Our hearts are heavy for your family. We loved having Dr. B as our pediatrician. She was so so awesome! Hang on to the good memories you have and be thankful for the time spent! Love to your family from the Poczik\’s
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LeAnna Sauer says
Our love and condolences go out to your family. As she was first an angel in our eyes, but a dear friend, co-worker, and doctor to our boys. She will be truly missed.
The Sauer\’s
LeAnna, Corey, Brady, & Easton
Stacy Hildebrand says
Mike, Ian, and Hayden
Sending our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you. May God give you faith He will get you through this time, hope to be with her again, and love for those left here on Earth.
In sympathy,
Greg, Stacy, Jacob, Joshua, and Mary Hildebrand
Jessica Beatty says
She was a great doctor that we will dearly miss. She will always be remembered and loved by our family! Our prayers are with the family, friends and extended family.
The Taylor Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. B was the best there is! Her precious smile, caring ways and she treated all as if they were her own! An Angel is gone but never will be forgotten! God Bless You All.
Pat and Tony Lenne says
Our family is so sorry to hear about Dr. Bardwell\’s passing. She had been our daughters\’ doctor and friend since she arrived in Plymouth. We will miss her dearly. She gave her all to her doctor practice and was a caring and understanding doctor which is hard to find sometimes in this field. We are praying for you and your sons. We know that Susan is in a better place with no pain or suffering. Once again we will miss her. May God be with you all.
Emily Hutsell says
She was the best doctor ever. I liked her the best because she discovered I was allergic to milk and was so awesome. She understood me no matter what.
We are so lucky that Dr. B came to Plymouth and was able to do so much for so many, there will never be another like her. We will miss her . Your family is in our prayers.
The Hutsell Family,
Emily, Chad and Nate
Whybrew Family says
Prayers go out to your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Dr. B. was a great person and doctor. She was our daughters doctor since she came to Plymouth. She will be missed so much. She is in a better place and no more pain and suffering.
The Deisch Family says
Bardwell Family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. We thought so highly of Dr. Bardwell and always appreciated her kindness, support, and expertise. She will be remembered by us as an excellent doctor and a positive role model for the community. We will continue to lift you and your family up in our prayers.
Lori Knapp says
So sad to hear about Dr Bardwell, as she was our kids Dr and they loved Dr B as they called her. She was a wonderful Dr, and a very caring person. She will be missed by our family. May God give your family the strength to carry on, and cherish the memories. Eric, Lori, Kaley, Alissa and Austin Knapp.
Robert A Harrison says
I got to talk with my friend Susan last saturday after the farmers market was over. She was in the hospital, but was still able to talk for awhile. I thank god for that oportunity to talk with my friend again. Susan was a special person and a real friend. She always made my day when I saw her at the market. I have never met anyone so down to earth and caring as she was. She will be missed greatly by alot of people whos lifes she has touched. She called me her big teddy bear, And I was fine with that. My heart goes out to her family for there loss. Farmer Bob
Donna Burroughs says
I\’m so sorry to learn of Dr. Bardwell\’s passing. I knew her best as a mother. She was so devoted to her sons and talked to me often about them. She\’s so proud of both of you, Ian and Hayden. She\’ll be smiling on you from heaven as you continue to grow and make her proud. Her thoughts were always of the two of you. She loves you dearly and she will be missed.
Catherine Fritz says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Bardwell\’s family.
Jamie Schrameyer says
Dr. Bardwell was a wonderful doctor for all 3 of my kiddos and always made time for her patients. Recently, she had an opportunity to meet my mother during one of her chemo treatments. Dr. Bardwell sat down with my mom to discuss the pros and cons of having a port. Even during a well baby visit, Dr. Bardwell inquired as to how my mom was handling chemo, she offered advice and we shared an emotional conversation. I pray for comfort and peace for her loved ones!
Melinda Ellis says
We were saddened by the news of Susan\’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and your family. She was loved by everyone that she met. She touched so many lives with that loving and caring nature that she had about her. She will forever be in our hearts. Our prayers go out to you and the boys and the rest of your family.
Andrea says
Thoughts and Prayers go out to her family.friends. and co-workers. She has been in our life since my daughter was 2 days old, so for the past 16 years we have known this AMAZING woman! She always gave GREAT advice! She was an amazing Dr! May you now rest in peace. May God watch over your family! I can say that I am BLESSED to have known Dr. B!
The Eggleston Family,
Kenny, Andrea, Morgan, Ryan
Walkerton IN.
Katie Amidei says
My heart goes out to the Bardwell family. Dr. B did so much for my son. Words can not describe how greatful we are to have had her in our lives. Colton will always remind me of her and her dedication to her practice. She will be greatly missed. She was truly an amazing gift from God!!
Love,
The Amidei Family
Katie, Jay, Isaiah, Kendra, and Colton
vera says
so sorry for your loss of a great woman. she was a great doctor and friend. she was kids doctor for many years. she will be miss rest in peace dr. b
the binkleys
vera brianna and ricky
Jason, Sara, Taylor, Chloe and Adler Humphrey says
My family moved to Plymouth two years ago and Dr. B was our peditrician. I have never experienced a doctor being so caring and loving. We loved her very much! In the short amount of time we were blessed to have her she always talked about her kids! Not only did I appreciate just how caring she was for my kids I appreciated to hear about her own kids!. I\’ll forever be greatful for the time she was our caregiver. My heart goes out to her family and my prayers are with you all.
Brad Serf says
Many great memories of what a wonderful mother Dr. Bardwell was. You will be missed greatly Susan, rest in peace my friend.
Sarah Norris says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Bardwell has been our childrens doctor since all three of them were born! She had always been so sweet and wonderful to them. She made them each feel so special, they loved going to see Dr. B! Our family is praying for yours, she will be greatly missed!
Greatest sympathy,
The Norris family
Connie Gibbs says
Was so saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. B. She was an absolutely WONDERFUL doctor and person. She would answer my son\’s question with patience every time we visited with her. She never once ever acted as if we were wasting her time. For her, each patient had her undivided attention, and for that we are eternally grateful. As a person, what can you say, she was the BEST, SWEETEST and MOST CARING person. Sometimes doctors get busy and forget how to be that way, but not Susan, EVER!! We loved her and will miss her so very much. Prayers go out to her family, and to her boys whom she loved so very much and talked about all the time.
The Gibbs\’ Family
Shawn, Connie, Jessie & Ryan
Cindy says
Dr. Bardwell was an amazing woman. I truly am going to miss her. Without her my son would NOT be here today. I was a young mother that did not know much about a baby\’s growth and when I decided to switch doctors, she immediately knew my son\’s head growth was not normal. She will be missed and I will forever be grateful for her time with my son. So sorry for your loss.
Denise Sieber says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bardwell Family. Dr. Bardwell was wonderful, kind, and one of the best! If she didn\’t know the answer (which wasn\’t often), she would find you the answer! She took so much time with her patients and made sure you understood what was going on. We will never forget the love and care she gave our children and we thank her for that! She fought long and hard, it\’s her time to rest. We are going to miss you Dr. B!
Ryan, Denise, John, & Grace Sieber
Kristine Eisenhour says
I was so sad to read that Susan had passed. I didn\’t know her as a Dr., I knew her as a friend that sat in the stands and watched our boys play baseball together. We had many laughs sitting there. I\’ve run into her over the years and always enjoyed talking to her. She was excited to tell me what a great coach Michael is to the boys! We\’d also meet at band/orchestra events. Always shared a smile and a laugh. Susan you will be missed! Michael, Ian and Hayden… you have an angel looking down on you now.
Kristine Eisenhour says
I was so sad to read that Susan had passed. I didn\’t know her as a Dr., I knew her as a friend that sat in the stands and watched our boys play baseball together. We had many laughs sitting there. I\’ve run into her over the years and always enjoyed talking to her. She was excited to tell me what a great coach Michael is to the boys! We\’d also meet at band/orchestra events. Always shared a smile and a laugh. Susan you will be missed! Michael, Ian and Hayden… you have an angel looking down on you now.
Kristine, Kyanne, and Kameron
Jan Wagoner says
All of us at Wagoner\’s Music Shop are saddened by the news of Susan\’s passing, and are thinking of the boys, Ian and Hayden. We miss you in our lesson program. Susan gave advice when Bill was going into treatment for his illness. And her father, Larry, offered to drive Bill to his appointments each week. This touched me deeply, as he had just been through this with his beloved daughter, and he barely knew us then. He showed the same caring spirit that Susan did. Michael, I know how hard this is for you, having just gone through it last year. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Wagoner, Wagoner\’s Music Shop
Randy Jones, Jones Music Services
Sara Boocher-McCollough says
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will all cherish the memories forever.
Meg Schnieders says
What an amazing person Dr. B was! Her skills as a doctor were unmatched and her soft heart and fighting spirit will never be forgotten. She became a very special friend when her family moved next door to us 9 years ago. We spent many days watching the kids play together and encouraging each other through the trials and tribulations of parenthood. I will dearly miss her friendship, her kind smile and laughter, and our midnight Twilight movie outings. She fought this battle with dignity and grace and has been a beacon of light in our community for so many years. Be strong Michael, Ian, and Hayden and know that Susan was so proud of all of you. We love you all.
The Schnieders Family
Barry, Meg, Kelsey, and Kennedy
The Schmiedlin Family says
We will forever be indebted to Dr. Bardwell. She took care of our youngest son during a very trying hospitalization, shortly after his birth. My cousin, who is also a pediatrician, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center spoke with Dr. B at length. After their conversation Dr. B handed me the phone and my cousin said to me, \”I am confident you are in VERY good hands! Susan Bardwell is a very good doctor and you are very fortunate to have her!\” We always knew this! Thank you Dr. Bardwell for your care and service – you will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of great sorrow.
The Schmiedlin Family
Beth, JJ, Jack, Patrick and Connor
S Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Robert and Cheryl Japikse says
So sorry to hear that Susan has moved on to another life. Although it has been too many years, I still vividly remember our times together with our families and how happy Susie always was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Shelly Record says
I am not even sure where to start to commemorate the depth of admiration I have for Dr. B. I knew her first as a doctor. She was an amazing pediatrician to my two children, and saw us through some unique medical and developmental experiences. I am positive that my daughter would not be as healthy as she is today without Dr. B\’s advocacy to get us to the right specialists. We developed a rapport immediately, as our advocacy for children, their health and learning, were so similar. We would discuss education on all fronts. I then had the pleasure of educating Ian as a 6th grade student. I know Susan was very pleased with his school year . . . and I know Ian was happy as well 🙂 . . . which gave me so much honor to know that she was pleased with my abilities, because I respected her so much. And it was also in that capacity that I truly got to know her as a parent. Ian and Hayden, she loved you boys with every ounce of her being. You were always her number one priority, and I can still hear the pride in her voice and see the sparkle in her eye when she would speak of you. I clearly remember her saying of you two, \”They are going to make their mark in their own ways. They will change the world.\” Beloved mother, beloved doctor, beloved friend; you are missed . . . thank you for the mark you have left on the lives of the people of Plymouth. Our children are better because of you.
Beville says
Rest in Peace Doctor B…known to many to be a caring person and friend never forgetting a name of one of your patients and your way with children, parents and grandparents. Our family sends its condolences for you to your family. You were a great community advocate and always looking out for what is best for children. Thank you for serving our community.
The Beville & Ashley Families
Vuittonets says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Dr. B was such an amazing dr. my children/my family cared for her a great deal. she truly was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Ashley Buschman says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. B. As I think back to having my first child in 2008, I remember feeling so blessed to have such an amazing pediatrician. The first time I met her I knew she was an amazing woman, and my opinion only grew throughout our encounters at the office. There is nothing like having a doctor that reassures you that you are a good parent and shares personal stories with you about her journey as a parent. My children loved going to see Dr. B…there was just a comfort level there that the kids felt immediately. They could feel her compassion and gentleness. She will be greatly missed by us all, and I can\’t even imagine what her family is going through at this time. Her boys are so fortunate to have such a wonderful mother, and I am so sorry that their time with her was cut short. Please hang on to the great memories, as I am sure you have made many. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Thank you Dr. B. for sharing in our lives and providing such wonderful care to our children. We will miss you!
Jaime says
I was so sorry to hear of Dr.Bardwells passing.She was an amazing Dr. and wonderful woman.She always made my boys so comfortable and you could tell she really cared about her patients.She is going to be missed.My thoughts prayers go out to her and her family.
Jaime,Gage and Dominic Martin
Carol Harvey says
We were so sorry to learn of Susan\’s death. She my daughter Valerie Ogilbee Dietrich\’s friend and classmate. She was a delightful girl when I knew her and it is sad the world lost her so soon.
Carol Ogilbee Harvey
Anonymous says
We are going to miss Dr Bardwell. I really had confidence to take my children with her. It is a great loss for our community. Our condolences go to her family. She will be forever in our hearts.
Anonymous says
We are going to miss Dr Bardwell. I really had confidence to take my children with her. It is a great loss for our community. Our condolences go to her family. She will be forever in our hearts.
The Lindvalls says
We are very sad and hope that her family can get through this painful time. Dr. Bardwell was a wonderful Dr. We had confidence to take our children with her. We are going to miss her as a person and as a doctor. We lost a great Dr and a friend.
Carol Leonard says
Dr. Barwell was a wonderful lady who treated my daughters like they were her own. Prayers to the family.
Laurenda Winkler says
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Bardwell\’s passing, yesterday. Dr. Bardwell had a lot of influence on our family. She is the reason why our Son Jordan, now a Sophomore at the University of Kentucky, chose to study medicine. Thanks to her willingness to look deeper into his history and behavior, she made a discovery about him, that changed his life. And, she took the time to mentor him. She always went above and beyond.
…We also knew her through the Plymouth Youth Orchestra, where her son\’s Ian and later Hayden played music with our daughters Haven and Lauren Ashlyn. Our daughter Haven started playing the violin with the orchestra about a year after it\’s inception… Ian was already a member. I still have a photo of them after playing at their teacher Jody\’s wedding, little 9 and 10 year old kids, with smiles on their faces, dressed in purple and yellow. If it were not for Dr. B., I doubt seriously that the PCYO would have continued past it\’s early years, when no one knew or cared about the program.
…Dr. Bardwell was always easy to talk to. She helped our children through everything from bullying at school to healthy vegetarianism. As a doctor, she was kind of awesome.
..But, the thing I loved about her most, was how she always took the time to talk. How genuine and forthright she was about anything and everything. And because of her character, how much we trusted her. We thought of her as our friend.
God bless Dr. Bardwell, and her family. She will be missed.
Dan, Laurenda, Jordan, Haven and Lauren Ashlyn Winkler
Andrea and Klaus M?ller says
Our family is so sorry to hear about Susan\’s passing. Although it has been many years, I still remember our times together when I was guest in Susan\’s family and how nice Susan always was.
Susan is in a better place now, with no pain or suffering, but our hearts are heavy for the entire family. We know how hard it is, to be left without the beloved family member. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to your whole family from your friends and family in Hamburg.
Brandy Materna says
I had my son Eric in May 2005 and Dr. Bardwell has been there ever since! He loved Dr. B and thought she was a great Dr as did I!!! She was an amazing Dr. and I knew she really cared about my son! I wish we could of known her on the outside of work but I know my son thought of her as a friend too not just his Dr! She will be greatly missed by our family! We love you Dr. B!!!!
Johanna Bauer says
It hard to put into words what a wonderful person Dr. B was! She was not only a physician to us but a friend. Whenever something would go wrong my boys would always say call Dr. B she will know what to do. =) I gained so much wisdom from her as a mother and a woman. We would discuss our children and she would glow when she spoke of Ian and Hayden. She gifted us all with her many many talents. Our prayers go out to her family. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives she changed and touched with everything she has done and that the world is a better place from having her in it. Peace be with you.
Love from the Bauers
Fred, Johanna, Noah and Phillip
Dawn says
I am so sorry for your loss of Doc. Bardwell. she was a lovely person/doctor we will miss her.i wish your family the best. The Hale Famiy
cindy spencer says
Our deepest sympathy to Dr B family she cared for our children for many years We will all miss her smiling face and careing human being she was. God bless you all.
Elizabeth Miller says
Ian and Hayden,
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. She loved you both completely and was so proud of each of you. I love how both of you represent so many of your mother\’s wonderful traits in your own way. I know you will both continue to honor her and work hard at everything that you do. You are great kids!
Love,
Mrs. Miller
Your 4th Grade Teacher 🙂
sharon daughertyand family says
My Prayers are sent to the family of a very brave women whom im gratful to have known through all my grandchildren. I also gotten to know her also in the chemo room where we did are chemo together with others to. I will miss seeing her dad a her beautiful smile my next chemo treatment.The heavens recived a wonderfu doctor and angle…
GOD BLESS TO THE WHOLE FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL..
Brocton Szuba says
Hi my name is Brocton Szuba I am 11 years old. I am sorry for your loss. Dr. B was a nice wonderful lady. I was a patient of hers and she helped me through my toughest times and always made me feel better when I got to see her. I will miss her very much.
Pat and Robin Devenney says
We would like to express our condolences to the Family of Susan. Our thoughts and Prayers being sent your way to help get thru this difficult time of your loss. The Devenney\’s
Francesca says
To Micheal,, Ian and Hayden, my sincere sympathy. Words are not enough to express my wishes for all of you. I am grateful that I got to meet and know your family. I am blessed because Susan touched my life in a very special way. I pray that God\’s healing hands continue to guide all of you as you start your new journey without Susan\’s physical presence.
To Susan Parents ( Larry and Barbara), may you be consoled knowing that you hard a wonderful, selfless daughter, who even in her sick bed was able to give hope and love to someone like me.
To Susan\’s sister (Lisa) remember the wonderful times and please accept my condolence.
To Susan\’s mother inlaw (Mrs Bardwell), accept my heartfelt sympathy. May you continue to experience Susan in your vibrant grand children ( Ian and Hayden).
May God be with all of you and grant you the strength to carry on. I am praying for your family.
Sincerely,
Francesca (Sjrmc- Mishawaka)
South Bend
Larry & Carolyn Lundy says
Larry, Barb, Lisa, Michael and family, It with great sadness but fond memories that I write this condolence message. I have so many memories that there is room to write them all. I remember her as a child and then as one of our baby sitters, I remember the joy in baking she and Michael\’s wedding cake.
We are so thankful to say we knew her and were so proud of her sucesses. Our everlasting love and friendship and prayers are with all of you.
Genelle Hewlett says
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends & coworkers of Dr. Bardwell. She was such an amazing asset to our community. I truly appreciated everything she did for our family. She taught me to be confident as a new mother, and more recently, approached more awkward subjects with my growing daughters in such an easy manner. I enjoyed her telling us about her boys, or how her husband would sometimes surprise her with a new dish to tempt her appetite. I loved the look in her eyes when she would talk about her dad going to appointments with her. It truly meant the world to her, it was palpable. She will be missed…
Hal March says
Barb, Larry and Family
Just wanted you all to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all of you at this
sad time. Take comfort in the love and support of family and friends.
Sincerely,
Hal and Pat March (Williams Court neighbors)
Ginger smith (Joel Salazar) son says
I was truly shocked when I got the news this weekend. I knew her for 7 years, she was my son\’s doctor. I never met someone with so much compassion and dedication to her patients, her \”family\” at the office.
She did so much for my son from the time she met him even after we moved out of state. Joel was heart broke when he heard the news.
Our hearts go out to her family, Let them have peace oh Lord, for the journey is now over and she is home with you and at rest. Let those around them comfort them and love them as she loved those around her.
We will pray for peace and comfort and we are truly sorry for Dr Bardwell will be truly missed forever.
Ellen Scherb says
I didn\’t know Dr Bardwell personally, but know her good works through her patients. I am a school nurse in the South Bend area. When she arrived in the community it was obvious that the Plymouth area children benefited from her care.
My condolences to her family who lost her much too soon.
Lisa Poczik says
Our hearts are heavy for your family. We loved having Dr. B as our pediatrician. She was so so awesome! Hang on to the good memories you have and be thankful for the time spent! Love to your family from the Poczik\’s
🙂
LeAnna Sauer says
Our love and condolences go out to your family. As she was first an angel in our eyes, but a dear friend, co-worker, and doctor to our boys. She will be truly missed.
The Sauer\’s
LeAnna, Corey, Brady, & Easton
Stacy Hildebrand says
Mike, Ian, and Hayden
Sending our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you. May God give you faith He will get you through this time, hope to be with her again, and love for those left here on Earth.
In sympathy,
Greg, Stacy, Jacob, Joshua, and Mary Hildebrand
Jessica Beatty says
She was a great doctor that we will dearly miss. She will always be remembered and loved by our family! Our prayers are with the family, friends and extended family.
The Taylor Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. B was the best there is! Her precious smile, caring ways and she treated all as if they were her own! An Angel is gone but never will be forgotten! God Bless You All.
Pat and Tony Lenne says
Our family is so sorry to hear about Dr. Bardwell\’s passing. She had been our daughters\’ doctor and friend since she arrived in Plymouth. We will miss her dearly. She gave her all to her doctor practice and was a caring and understanding doctor which is hard to find sometimes in this field. We are praying for you and your sons. We know that Susan is in a better place with no pain or suffering. Once again we will miss her. May God be with you all.
Emily Hutsell says
She was the best doctor ever. I liked her the best because she discovered I was allergic to milk and was so awesome. She understood me no matter what.
We are so lucky that Dr. B came to Plymouth and was able to do so much for so many, there will never be another like her. We will miss her . Your family is in our prayers.
The Hutsell Family,
Emily, Chad and Nate
Whybrew Family says
Prayers go out to your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Dr. B. was a great person and doctor. She was our daughters doctor since she came to Plymouth. She will be missed so much. She is in a better place and no more pain and suffering.
The Deisch Family says
Bardwell Family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. We thought so highly of Dr. Bardwell and always appreciated her kindness, support, and expertise. She will be remembered by us as an excellent doctor and a positive role model for the community. We will continue to lift you and your family up in our prayers.
Lori Knapp says
So sad to hear about Dr Bardwell, as she was our kids Dr and they loved Dr B as they called her. She was a wonderful Dr, and a very caring person. She will be missed by our family. May God give your family the strength to carry on, and cherish the memories. Eric, Lori, Kaley, Alissa and Austin Knapp.
Robert A Harrison says
I got to talk with my friend Susan last saturday after the farmers market was over. She was in the hospital, but was still able to talk for awhile. I thank god for that oportunity to talk with my friend again. Susan was a special person and a real friend. She always made my day when I saw her at the market. I have never met anyone so down to earth and caring as she was. She will be missed greatly by alot of people whos lifes she has touched. She called me her big teddy bear, And I was fine with that. My heart goes out to her family for there loss. Farmer Bob
Donna Burroughs says
I\’m so sorry to learn of Dr. Bardwell\’s passing. I knew her best as a mother. She was so devoted to her sons and talked to me often about them. She\’s so proud of both of you, Ian and Hayden. She\’ll be smiling on you from heaven as you continue to grow and make her proud. Her thoughts were always of the two of you. She loves you dearly and she will be missed.
Catherine Fritz says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Bardwell\’s family.
Jamie Schrameyer says
Dr. Bardwell was a wonderful doctor for all 3 of my kiddos and always made time for her patients. Recently, she had an opportunity to meet my mother during one of her chemo treatments. Dr. Bardwell sat down with my mom to discuss the pros and cons of having a port. Even during a well baby visit, Dr. Bardwell inquired as to how my mom was handling chemo, she offered advice and we shared an emotional conversation. I pray for comfort and peace for her loved ones!
Melinda Ellis says
We were saddened by the news of Susan\’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and your family. She was loved by everyone that she met. She touched so many lives with that loving and caring nature that she had about her. She will forever be in our hearts. Our prayers go out to you and the boys and the rest of your family.
Andrea says
Thoughts and Prayers go out to her family.friends. and co-workers. She has been in our life since my daughter was 2 days old, so for the past 16 years we have known this AMAZING woman! She always gave GREAT advice! She was an amazing Dr! May you now rest in peace. May God watch over your family! I can say that I am BLESSED to have known Dr. B!
The Eggleston Family,
Kenny, Andrea, Morgan, Ryan
Walkerton IN.
Katie Amidei says
My heart goes out to the Bardwell family. Dr. B did so much for my son. Words can not describe how greatful we are to have had her in our lives. Colton will always remind me of her and her dedication to her practice. She will be greatly missed. She was truly an amazing gift from God!!
Love,
The Amidei Family
Katie, Jay, Isaiah, Kendra, and Colton
vera says
so sorry for your loss of a great woman. she was a great doctor and friend. she was kids doctor for many years. she will be miss rest in peace dr. b
the binkleys
vera brianna and ricky
Jason, Sara, Taylor, Chloe and Adler Humphrey says
My family moved to Plymouth two years ago and Dr. B was our peditrician. I have never experienced a doctor being so caring and loving. We loved her very much! In the short amount of time we were blessed to have her she always talked about her kids! Not only did I appreciate just how caring she was for my kids I appreciated to hear about her own kids!. I\’ll forever be greatful for the time she was our caregiver. My heart goes out to her family and my prayers are with you all.
Brad Serf says
Many great memories of what a wonderful mother Dr. Bardwell was. You will be missed greatly Susan, rest in peace my friend.
Sarah Norris says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Bardwell has been our childrens doctor since all three of them were born! She had always been so sweet and wonderful to them. She made them each feel so special, they loved going to see Dr. B! Our family is praying for yours, she will be greatly missed!
Greatest sympathy,
The Norris family
Connie Gibbs says
Was so saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. B. She was an absolutely WONDERFUL doctor and person. She would answer my son\’s question with patience every time we visited with her. She never once ever acted as if we were wasting her time. For her, each patient had her undivided attention, and for that we are eternally grateful. As a person, what can you say, she was the BEST, SWEETEST and MOST CARING person. Sometimes doctors get busy and forget how to be that way, but not Susan, EVER!! We loved her and will miss her so very much. Prayers go out to her family, and to her boys whom she loved so very much and talked about all the time.
The Gibbs\’ Family
Shawn, Connie, Jessie & Ryan
Cindy says
Dr. Bardwell was an amazing woman. I truly am going to miss her. Without her my son would NOT be here today. I was a young mother that did not know much about a baby\’s growth and when I decided to switch doctors, she immediately knew my son\’s head growth was not normal. She will be missed and I will forever be grateful for her time with my son. So sorry for your loss.
Denise Sieber says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bardwell Family. Dr. Bardwell was wonderful, kind, and one of the best! If she didn\’t know the answer (which wasn\’t often), she would find you the answer! She took so much time with her patients and made sure you understood what was going on. We will never forget the love and care she gave our children and we thank her for that! She fought long and hard, it\’s her time to rest. We are going to miss you Dr. B!
Ryan, Denise, John, & Grace Sieber
Kristine Eisenhour says
I was so sad to read that Susan had passed. I didn\’t know her as a Dr., I knew her as a friend that sat in the stands and watched our boys play baseball together. We had many laughs sitting there. I\’ve run into her over the years and always enjoyed talking to her. She was excited to tell me what a great coach Michael is to the boys! We\’d also meet at band/orchestra events. Always shared a smile and a laugh. Susan you will be missed! Michael, Ian and Hayden… you have an angel looking down on you now.
Kristine Eisenhour says
I was so sad to read that Susan had passed. I didn\’t know her as a Dr., I knew her as a friend that sat in the stands and watched our boys play baseball together. We had many laughs sitting there. I\’ve run into her over the years and always enjoyed talking to her. She was excited to tell me what a great coach Michael is to the boys! We\’d also meet at band/orchestra events. Always shared a smile and a laugh. Susan you will be missed! Michael, Ian and Hayden… you have an angel looking down on you now.
Kristine, Kyanne, and Kameron
Jan Wagoner says
All of us at Wagoner\’s Music Shop are saddened by the news of Susan\’s passing, and are thinking of the boys, Ian and Hayden. We miss you in our lesson program. Susan gave advice when Bill was going into treatment for his illness. And her father, Larry, offered to drive Bill to his appointments each week. This touched me deeply, as he had just been through this with his beloved daughter, and he barely knew us then. He showed the same caring spirit that Susan did. Michael, I know how hard this is for you, having just gone through it last year. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Wagoner, Wagoner\’s Music Shop
Randy Jones, Jones Music Services
Sara Boocher-McCollough says
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will all cherish the memories forever.
Meg Schnieders says
What an amazing person Dr. B was! Her skills as a doctor were unmatched and her soft heart and fighting spirit will never be forgotten. She became a very special friend when her family moved next door to us 9 years ago. We spent many days watching the kids play together and encouraging each other through the trials and tribulations of parenthood. I will dearly miss her friendship, her kind smile and laughter, and our midnight Twilight movie outings. She fought this battle with dignity and grace and has been a beacon of light in our community for so many years. Be strong Michael, Ian, and Hayden and know that Susan was so proud of all of you. We love you all.
The Schnieders Family
Barry, Meg, Kelsey, and Kennedy
The Schmiedlin Family says
We will forever be indebted to Dr. Bardwell. She took care of our youngest son during a very trying hospitalization, shortly after his birth. My cousin, who is also a pediatrician, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center spoke with Dr. B at length. After their conversation Dr. B handed me the phone and my cousin said to me, \”I am confident you are in VERY good hands! Susan Bardwell is a very good doctor and you are very fortunate to have her!\” We always knew this! Thank you Dr. Bardwell for your care and service – you will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of great sorrow.
The Schmiedlin Family
Beth, JJ, Jack, Patrick and Connor
S Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Robert and Cheryl Japikse says
So sorry to hear that Susan has moved on to another life. Although it has been too many years, I still vividly remember our times together with our families and how happy Susie always was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Shelly Record says
I am not even sure where to start to commemorate the depth of admiration I have for Dr. B. I knew her first as a doctor. She was an amazing pediatrician to my two children, and saw us through some unique medical and developmental experiences. I am positive that my daughter would not be as healthy as she is today without Dr. B\’s advocacy to get us to the right specialists. We developed a rapport immediately, as our advocacy for children, their health and learning, were so similar. We would discuss education on all fronts. I then had the pleasure of educating Ian as a 6th grade student. I know Susan was very pleased with his school year . . . and I know Ian was happy as well 🙂 . . . which gave me so much honor to know that she was pleased with my abilities, because I respected her so much. And it was also in that capacity that I truly got to know her as a parent. Ian and Hayden, she loved you boys with every ounce of her being. You were always her number one priority, and I can still hear the pride in her voice and see the sparkle in her eye when she would speak of you. I clearly remember her saying of you two, \”They are going to make their mark in their own ways. They will change the world.\” Beloved mother, beloved doctor, beloved friend; you are missed . . . thank you for the mark you have left on the lives of the people of Plymouth. Our children are better because of you.
Beville says
Rest in Peace Doctor B…known to many to be a caring person and friend never forgetting a name of one of your patients and your way with children, parents and grandparents. Our family sends its condolences for you to your family. You were a great community advocate and always looking out for what is best for children. Thank you for serving our community.
The Beville & Ashley Families
Vuittonets says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Dr. B was such an amazing dr. my children/my family cared for her a great deal. she truly was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Ashley Buschman says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. B. As I think back to having my first child in 2008, I remember feeling so blessed to have such an amazing pediatrician. The first time I met her I knew she was an amazing woman, and my opinion only grew throughout our encounters at the office. There is nothing like having a doctor that reassures you that you are a good parent and shares personal stories with you about her journey as a parent. My children loved going to see Dr. B…there was just a comfort level there that the kids felt immediately. They could feel her compassion and gentleness. She will be greatly missed by us all, and I can\’t even imagine what her family is going through at this time. Her boys are so fortunate to have such a wonderful mother, and I am so sorry that their time with her was cut short. Please hang on to the great memories, as I am sure you have made many. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Thank you Dr. B. for sharing in our lives and providing such wonderful care to our children. We will miss you!
Jaime says
I was so sorry to hear of Dr.Bardwells passing.She was an amazing Dr. and wonderful woman.She always made my boys so comfortable and you could tell she really cared about her patients.She is going to be missed.My thoughts prayers go out to her and her family.
Jaime,Gage and Dominic Martin
Carol Harvey says
We were so sorry to learn of Susan\’s death. She my daughter Valerie Ogilbee Dietrich\’s friend and classmate. She was a delightful girl when I knew her and it is sad the world lost her so soon.
Carol Ogilbee Harvey
Anonymous says
We are going to miss Dr Bardwell. I really had confidence to take my children with her. It is a great loss for our community. Our condolences go to her family. She will be forever in our hearts.
Anonymous says
We are going to miss Dr Bardwell. I really had confidence to take my children with her. It is a great loss for our community. Our condolences go to her family. She will be forever in our hearts.
The Lindvalls says
We are very sad and hope that her family can get through this painful time. Dr. Bardwell was a wonderful Dr. We had confidence to take our children with her. We are going to miss her as a person and as a doctor. We lost a great Dr and a friend.
Carol Leonard says
Dr. Barwell was a wonderful lady who treated my daughters like they were her own. Prayers to the family.
Laurenda Winkler says
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Bardwell\’s passing, yesterday. Dr. Bardwell had a lot of influence on our family. She is the reason why our Son Jordan, now a Sophomore at the University of Kentucky, chose to study medicine. Thanks to her willingness to look deeper into his history and behavior, she made a discovery about him, that changed his life. And, she took the time to mentor him. She always went above and beyond.
…We also knew her through the Plymouth Youth Orchestra, where her son\’s Ian and later Hayden played music with our daughters Haven and Lauren Ashlyn. Our daughter Haven started playing the violin with the orchestra about a year after it\’s inception… Ian was already a member. I still have a photo of them after playing at their teacher Jody\’s wedding, little 9 and 10 year old kids, with smiles on their faces, dressed in purple and yellow. If it were not for Dr. B., I doubt seriously that the PCYO would have continued past it\’s early years, when no one knew or cared about the program.
…Dr. Bardwell was always easy to talk to. She helped our children through everything from bullying at school to healthy vegetarianism. As a doctor, she was kind of awesome.
..But, the thing I loved about her most, was how she always took the time to talk. How genuine and forthright she was about anything and everything. And because of her character, how much we trusted her. We thought of her as our friend.
God bless Dr. Bardwell, and her family. She will be missed.
Dan, Laurenda, Jordan, Haven and Lauren Ashlyn Winkler
Andrea and Klaus M?ller says
Our family is so sorry to hear about Susan\’s passing. Although it has been many years, I still remember our times together when I was guest in Susan\’s family and how nice Susan always was.
Susan is in a better place now, with no pain or suffering, but our hearts are heavy for the entire family. We know how hard it is, to be left without the beloved family member. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to your whole family from your friends and family in Hamburg.
Brandy Materna says
I had my son Eric in May 2005 and Dr. Bardwell has been there ever since! He loved Dr. B and thought she was a great Dr as did I!!! She was an amazing Dr. and I knew she really cared about my son! I wish we could of known her on the outside of work but I know my son thought of her as a friend too not just his Dr! She will be greatly missed by our family! We love you Dr. B!!!!
Johanna Bauer says
It hard to put into words what a wonderful person Dr. B was! She was not only a physician to us but a friend. Whenever something would go wrong my boys would always say call Dr. B she will know what to do. =) I gained so much wisdom from her as a mother and a woman. We would discuss our children and she would glow when she spoke of Ian and Hayden. She gifted us all with her many many talents. Our prayers go out to her family. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives she changed and touched with everything she has done and that the world is a better place from having her in it. Peace be with you.
Love from the Bauers
Fred, Johanna, Noah and Phillip
Dawn says
I am so sorry for your loss of Doc. Bardwell. she was a lovely person/doctor we will miss her.i wish your family the best. The Hale Famiy
cindy spencer says
Our deepest sympathy to Dr B family she cared for our children for many years We will all miss her smiling face and careing human being she was. God bless you all.
Elizabeth Miller says
Ian and Hayden,
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. She loved you both completely and was so proud of each of you. I love how both of you represent so many of your mother\’s wonderful traits in your own way. I know you will both continue to honor her and work hard at everything that you do. You are great kids!
Love,
Mrs. Miller
Your 4th Grade Teacher 🙂
sharon daughertyand family says
My Prayers are sent to the family of a very brave women whom im gratful to have known through all my grandchildren. I also gotten to know her also in the chemo room where we did are chemo together with others to. I will miss seeing her dad a her beautiful smile my next chemo treatment.The heavens recived a wonderfu doctor and angle…
GOD BLESS TO THE WHOLE FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL..
Brocton Szuba says
Hi my name is Brocton Szuba I am 11 years old. I am sorry for your loss. Dr. B was a nice wonderful lady. I was a patient of hers and she helped me through my toughest times and always made me feel better when I got to see her. I will miss her very much.
Pat and Robin Devenney says
We would like to express our condolences to the Family of Susan. Our thoughts and Prayers being sent your way to help get thru this difficult time of your loss. The Devenney\’s
Francesca says
To Micheal,, Ian and Hayden, my sincere sympathy. Words are not enough to express my wishes for all of you. I am grateful that I got to meet and know your family. I am blessed because Susan touched my life in a very special way. I pray that God\’s healing hands continue to guide all of you as you start your new journey without Susan\’s physical presence.
To Susan Parents ( Larry and Barbara), may you be consoled knowing that you hard a wonderful, selfless daughter, who even in her sick bed was able to give hope and love to someone like me.
To Susan\’s sister (Lisa) remember the wonderful times and please accept my condolence.
To Susan\’s mother inlaw (Mrs Bardwell), accept my heartfelt sympathy. May you continue to experience Susan in your vibrant grand children ( Ian and Hayden).
May God be with all of you and grant you the strength to carry on. I am praying for your family.
Sincerely,
Francesca (Sjrmc- Mishawaka)
South Bend
Larry & Carolyn Lundy says
Larry, Barb, Lisa, Michael and family, It with great sadness but fond memories that I write this condolence message. I have so many memories that there is room to write them all. I remember her as a child and then as one of our baby sitters, I remember the joy in baking she and Michael\’s wedding cake.
We are so thankful to say we knew her and were so proud of her sucesses. Our everlasting love and friendship and prayers are with all of you.
Genelle Hewlett says
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends & coworkers of Dr. Bardwell. She was such an amazing asset to our community. I truly appreciated everything she did for our family. She taught me to be confident as a new mother, and more recently, approached more awkward subjects with my growing daughters in such an easy manner. I enjoyed her telling us about her boys, or how her husband would sometimes surprise her with a new dish to tempt her appetite. I loved the look in her eyes when she would talk about her dad going to appointments with her. It truly meant the world to her, it was palpable. She will be missed…
Hal March says
Barb, Larry and Family
Just wanted you all to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all of you at this
sad time. Take comfort in the love and support of family and friends.
Sincerely,
Hal and Pat March (Williams Court neighbors)
Ginger smith (Joel Salazar) son says
I was truly shocked when I got the news this weekend. I knew her for 7 years, she was my son\’s doctor. I never met someone with so much compassion and dedication to her patients, her \”family\” at the office.
She did so much for my son from the time she met him even after we moved out of state. Joel was heart broke when he heard the news.
Our hearts go out to her family, Let them have peace oh Lord, for the journey is now over and she is home with you and at rest. Let those around them comfort them and love them as she loved those around her.
We will pray for peace and comfort and we are truly sorry for Dr Bardwell will be truly missed forever.
Ellen Scherb says
I didn\’t know Dr Bardwell personally, but know her good works through her patients. I am a school nurse in the South Bend area. When she arrived in the community it was obvious that the Plymouth area children benefited from her care.
My condolences to her family who lost her much too soon.
John Carter says
You were my beloved Pediatrician throughout my entire childhood. Just writing the causes me to tear up. I learned of your passing only recently. You saved my life numerous times while I was having an asthma attack. Thank you for helping take care of me and my poor health while I was a child. I am 26 years old now and I can still remember you as if it were yesterday. RIP Dr. Bardwell you will forever hold a special place in my heart. ❤