September 26, 1946ย ย โย ย February 3, 2025
Suzi Birch grew up in a loving family; she was devoted to her parents, Pauline and Hio, her brother Peter and her sister, Diana. She grew up in Culver City, California, and often expressed fond memories of her childhood. It was a special community where her elementary and high schools were in close walking distance from her home.ย Suzi often recalled the times together as a family going to Morro Bay and spending long days at the beach in Santa Monica.
When she went to Long Beach State, she majored in PE and history.ย It was at Long Beach State that she met Bill Birch, and they marriedย in 1968.ย At a Young Life Camp, serving as counselors, Bill and Suzi both gave their hearts to Jesus right along with the campers. This pivotal decision set their life in motion as one of ministry to high school kids through Young Life. During their early married life, Suzanne also worked as a dance instructor in San Jose.
