Suzanne Ruth Klammer Suzanne Ruth Klammer of Albuquerque,
Jun. 27—Suzanne Ruth Klammer Suzanne Ruth Klammer of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 18, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Suzanne was born in Garfield, New Jersey to Ernest and Frances Samona on July 11, 1944. She graduated from Garfield High School and Patterson State Teaching College. In 1973 she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family. She taught Special Education for Albuquerque Public Schools at Inez Elementary, McCollum Elementary and for Homebound Services. Suzanne loved playing tennis, card games, quilting, and traveling with her companion, Peter Koury. Suzanne is survived by her children Eric E. Klammer (Mark Gillespie), Kimberly Moore (Will), her sister Elaine Flynn (Bill), grandchildren Everett and Maggie Moore, and nephews John and Daniel Flynn. A gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Daniels Family Funeral home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE at 1 pm.
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