Susanne Neil and fellow Tacoma Mountaineers climbing a snowy peak

In Loving Memory

Susanne Neil Scaringi

June 14th, 1979 – September 27, 2006
Married Tony Scaringi in 2003.

Susanne Neil was the beloved daughter of Mike and Sue Neil. Full of life, laughter, and an adventurous spirit, she lived every day with purpose and joy. She was 27 years old and had been happily married for two and a half years when her life was tragically taken on September 27, 2006, struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle to work in West Seattle.

Susanne was a proud member of the Tacoma Mountaineers and an accomplished climber who summited Mt. Rainier and climbed Mt. Baker. She loved the mountains — the challenge, the beauty, and the community of fellow climbers who shared her passion for the outdoors.

She is deeply missed by her parents, her husband, her Brother James and his family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her smile, her courage, and her love of life continue to inspire those she left behind.

A Life Lived in the mountains

Summited Mount Rainier

Climbed Mount Baker

Certified Climber with

Tacoma Mountaineers

Susanne climbing a glacier in full mountaineering gear

Susanne on the mountain — Here she is in her element

Even though we have let her go, we alway love her memory

Susanne with her husky in a snowy mountain setting — Susanne and her beloved husky, "Mia" who died of cancer in 2007

Susanne in a green turtleneck sweater — Susanne - It doesn't get any better than this

Susanne smiling warmly — Susanne with her Mom Sue— always smiling

Susanne figure skating in a blue velvet dress — Susanne on the ice — graceful and fearless

Susanne in a green turtleneck sweater holding a glass — Susanne no-nonse for sure

Susanne and siblings dressed as flower girls and ring bearer at a wedding — Susanne, a flower girl, was looking at her brother James. Her cousin Katie was the other flower girl in the wedding that day.

"She reached the summit — and she took our hearts with her."

— Mike & Sue Neil