Susan Ruth Korey, z”l, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Susan was the beloved sister of Nikki Director (Stuart); and aunt of Jenn Director Knudsen and Abby Director. She also is survived by four great-nieces and three step-grandchildren. Susan was preceded in death by her second husband and love of her life, Dr. Merritt Linn, z”l.
Susan was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Chicago to Florence Korey Clement and Dr. Herman Korey. She worked in both the transportation and telecommunications industries as a research analyst. She was an active volunteer for Jewish Family & Child Service and National Council of Jewish Women, as well as the Rental Sales Gallery associated with the Portland Art Museum and Portland Homeless Family Solutions.
She and her loving sister and longtime companion, Nikki, often enjoyed Friday night dinners at Cafe Mingo, Friends of Chamber Music in the winter and Chamber Music Northwest in the summer. 
Burial was in Neveh Zedek Cemetery April 12 with immediate family in attendance at graveside. Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana officiated.
Congregation Beth Israel sends condolences to Nikki, Stuart, Jenn, Abby and the extended Korey/Director family.
Donations in Susan's memory can be made to  The TASK Program of Jewish Family & Child Service or Portland Homeless Family Solutions.