Suzette Howard

Aiken-Suzette de Marigny Alger Howard died peacefully in her Aiken, South Carolina home on Monday, October 17th from complications resulting from breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late US Ambassador to Belgium and Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Frederick Moulton Alger, Jr. and Suzette de Marigny Dewey Alger and granddaughter of Charles S. Dewey, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under Eisenhower and Suzette de Marigny Hall Dewey. Mrs. Howard is survived her brother Fred Alger, three children: Reese Evans Howard, Jr. of Lebanon, NJ, Suzette Howard Oates of Greenwich, Ct. and Catherine Alger Howard of New York City, 7 grandchildren and twin great granddaughters. Born in Grosse Pointe Michigan Mrs. S. A. Howard, known for her stylish ways, signature oversized glasses and charm was a master fundraiser, organizer and horsewoman. Suzette, also known as Suzie, was instrumental in the beginnings of the renowned South Hampton Horse Show, Far Hills Horse Show and the Far Hills Races each benefiting their local charities. She also worked for EF Hutton specializing in public relations, which led to a significant event surrounding the Paris Air show. Most thrilling for her was her co-ownership of Warrior, the famed eventing thoroughbred who won horse of the year in 1978. He was ridden and co-owned by her dear friend, Jane Holderness Rodham. Mrs. Howard was also an avid golfer as well as horseracing, football and tennis fan. Mrs. Howard also served as the Chairman of Board of the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum located in Aiken, SC. As such she curated several art shows introducing fine sporting painters and sculptor while raising awareness and financial support for the museum. She is deeply admired for her strength, grace and vigor during her 18 year battle over both throat and breast cancer. Her family is deeply grateful to her doctors and caregivers who enabled her to live a rich, happy and long life. Mrs. Howard is also survived and will be missed by her two Welch terriers: Rambler and Olivia and her horse, Savvy. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hitchcock Woods Foundation, P.O. Box 1702 Aiken, SC 29802, National Museum of Racing, Inc. 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3566, or Sloane Kettering Institute for Cancer Research in honor of Dr. Dennis Kraus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 5 pm at Palmetto Golf Club and a private family burial service in Michigan the following Saturday. Please visit Mrs. Howard's online guestbook at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com. Shellhouse Funeral Home 924 Hayne Ave. Aiken,SC 29801. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Suzette Howard, please visit our flower store.