Bathke, Susan Lynn (Susie) Our Radiant Mother, a Smiling Sister, a Joyous Daughter, and Everyone's Beautiful Friend. Born on September 7th 1956 in Long Beach, California and passed away on August 7th, 2015 in Little Elm, Texas Born in Long Beach, CA to Mary Louise West (Scarfe) and Gary Murle Bathke and grew up in Southern California Susan graduated High School at South Hills HS in West Covina, CA before beginning a 35-year career in the Airline Industry. Susan began her career as a Flight Attendant at AirCal in 1977, eventually retiring from American Airlines. When not flying the friendly skies, Susan enjoyed reading, cooking, entertaining, traveling, interior decorating, and going out of her way to make sure that everyone around her always wore a smile. Susan is survived by her children Ashley and Chris, grandchildren Lily and Denver, her mother Mary, her sister Janet, her brother James, and many friends. The Celebration of her life will be held at Canyon Creek Country Club on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 4:00PM Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700