Susan Verhault

A radiant firework kissed the sky as Susan Verhault crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 4, 2017. Susan’s time in this world began January 12, 1953 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, where she spent the first part of her childhood. She later moved to Maryland and eventually settled in Dallas, Texas, where she spent the majority of her life.The Dallas Morning News gained a dedicated and creative employee when they hired Susan to be a part of its team, where she worked diligently for many years. Susan was magnificent, mystical, mischievous and mesmerizing.Whenever she engaged in conversation with someone, she effortlessly kept all of her attention on that person, making direct eye contact and actively listening and reacting to what the person was saying. She treated every person as a unique and special individual. In addition, Susan was always on a path of continuing self-development and improvement. However, when around those she loved, Susan would often interrupt her deep spiritual journey with her playfully infectious sense of humor! Almost everyone who was lucky enough to know Susan knew of her immense love and passion for horses and greyhounds.She made a profound connection with every horse and dog she encountered; communicating with them was second nature.She gave many adult greyhounds who had been discarded from the racing industry a second chance by opening her heart and home to them via rescuing, adopting and fostering.She also made room for the occasional whippet, Italian greyhound and Chinese crested dog!In recent years, Susan donated much of her time to a therapeutic horse riding facility, Equest, capping off a lifelong adoration and respect for the gentle equine giants. Susan is survived by her sister, Kathy Cook (with husband George); her brother, Stephen Verhault; her nephew, Jason Smith (and wife Lana); her nieces, Carolyn and Laura V. Cook; her grandnephew, Jonathon Smith; and her four-legged children, Harry and Cal.Susan will be joining her father, Stephen Verhault; her mother, Elizabeth Verhault; her sister, Betty Moore; and her beloved Kamir (and other canine companions). A celebration of Susan’s life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 Collins Road, Sunnyvale, Texas, 75182. Memorial donations honoring Susan may be made to the following charities: Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT):http://www.greytstore.com/Susan_Verhault_Memorial_Fund_p/verhault.htm Equest (therapeutic riding facility):https://www.equest.org/donate/