Cynthia Cumming (1967)

Susan R. Vaughn, of Eugene died July 30th, 2005 of respiratory failure. She was 55.

Vaughn was Dec. 5, 1949, in Buffalo, NY, to Nathan and Doris Cohen Pfeffer.

She held a master's degree from Oberlin College in Ohio, had worked as an educational media producer, choral conductor and a teacher in grade school and adult education.  She had lived in Eugene since 2003 and previously lived in Minnesota, Nevada, Hawaii, Ohio and New York.

Vaughn enjoyed music, writing and the arts.

Survivors include a son, Ehren of Eugene, and two sisters.

Christine Niehaus (1968)

Sue was a consumate musician.  I remember what an excellent pianist she was, how beautifully she sang, and that she was a terrific conductor of the Sweet Sixteens.  I always enjoyed being in that group, and a large part of the reason was due to Susan's expert leadership.  She selected interesting music, lead us in learning it well, and with her charm and intelligence directed us as excellent representatives of Amherst every time we performed our many concerts.  I'm delighted to know she continued on as a musician in her adult life.  Wish I could have heard her then.

Judy Rosenfeld (Rosenfeld) (1967)

 I have fond memories of going to Susan's house after school, sitting in the 60's green leatherette  booth-like kitchen nook, eating cereal and practicing for math tests. Somehow, she made math interesting and even fun for me. Bless her heart.