Surrounded by her loving family Sue passed on September 22, 2023, at home. Her family, especially her husband Joe and dear daughter Tara, were the bright lights of her life and she cherished every day with them.
Susan was born April 1, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Joseph Mango; daughter Tara Mango; sisters Cathy Daicoff and Julie Daicoff (Maurice Stack Jr); her sister in spirit Bobbie Perry Flory (Scott); niece Jessica Stack; and nephew Joseph Stack (Laurie). She was proceeded in death by her parents, Margaret and Darwin Daicoff.
Sue’s hallmark was her passion for communicating and drawing others into conversations. She learned these skills at The University of Kansas where she earned a degree in communication in 1985. Susan used her people skills as event director in the hospitality industry at exclusive country clubs and the hotels in Dallas, Texas and Chester County, Pennsylvania. Ten years ago, Susan returned to Lawrence and became the Director of Development for KU’s Lied Performing Art Center. Susan’s relationships with patrons, audience, and staff were engaging and she achieved record-breaking contributions.
Susan was an avid reader who once challenged herself to read one book every week for an entire year. This interest expanded as she became involved in University Women’s Club as an event coordinator. Sue was a woman of faith that treated everyone with love and respect.
Susan’s other hobbies include gardening, home decorating and her peloton. Her decorating skills inspired her to start Sewing for the Home and Décor where she made custom draperies. She had a knack for taking something mundane and seeing its possibilities.
We all knew Sue’s love of chocolate. Every Sunday night for 50 weeks she tried new recipes in search of the perfect brownie recipe. She enjoyed cooking for her family, but baking was her specialty.
Memorials in honor of Sue can be made to Kansas University Endowment – Sue Mango Patio and Garden at the Lied, and may be sent to the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66045.
Friends of Susan are invited to join the family for a reception at Arterra, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date
