Susann B. Ward, devoted mother, dedicated attorney, partner at Fox Wackeen Dungey et. al., left this world on July 29, 2008 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Susann faced her illness in the same way she lived her life, with courage, determination and grace. She is survived by her former husband, Thomas M. Ward, her children, Ashley and Zachary Ward, her sisters, Patricia Kaiser and Mary Ann Berg and her many friends and colleagues.
Susann was born in Philadelphia where she lived before moving to and living in South Florida for 32 years. She was a member of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Temple University, completed the Paralegal Program at Florida Atlantic University with a 4.0 G.P.A. and then earned her Juris Doctor, graduating Magna Cum Laude in the top three percent of her class at Nova University Law School. Susann concentrated her practice in the areas of Real Estate and Probate and Trust Law. She joined the law firm of Fox, Wackeen Dungey, Beard, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey in 1998 and became a partner in 2006.
However, all of Susann's accomplishments don't touch on the most important things. Susann was a competent attorney, an absolute professional, but most importantly a kind and caring person. When she decided to take some time away from the field of law in 1988, she and Tom owned and operated the well-known Helga's restaurant in Stuart, Florida. So popular were some of the dishes they served, that partners of the firm asked for several of her delicious recipes when she joined the firm. Of course, she was happy to share them, just as she was happy to share her good nature with all of those who were fortunate to have known her. Susann will be missed by her family and the many friends and colleagues she touched during her life.