Suzanne McQuitty

Suzanne "Suzie" McQuitty, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, to Robert and Dorothea Kafader. Suzie was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather Everett Wingate; her brother, Burt Kafader; her sister, Judith Ann Jennison; and her beloved husband, John McQuitty.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle & Michael Trafton and Jennifer & David Kasarskis; her cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Hannah, Brandon, Abby, Paige, Michael, Jr., Taylor, Ridgely, Beckett and Dalton; and her great-grandchildren Levi, Rowen, Camden, Macsen, and Franklin.

Suzie loved butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, camping, Cabo and snow skiing. She loved attending the various activities that her grandchildren were involved in and cheering them all on from the sidelines. She once said, "My idea of perfect happiness is being married to my best friend, John. The only thing better would be being married to my best friend, John, in heaven."

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022.

Celebration of Life Reception- Following the service, family and friends will gather and the same location from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m for a reception celebrating Suzie’s life.