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Shirley Sausville Obituary
Shirley Margarite Sausville, age 81, born June 4, 1927 in Otisville, NY and died July 23, 2008 in Williston, FL.
Shirley touched many lives through the years. She was a person of many talents. She sang on the local radio station, was a clothing model as a young adult, and an accomplished artist. Upon retiring after 15 years as a Registered Nurse, she then ran HD Stables in New York for 20 years where she trained and showed hunter/jumper horses. She also taught many children and adults how to ride and show horses. She conceived and ran a series of recognized horse shows for many year in Middletown, NY.
In 1979, she moved to Williston, FL with her husband and daughter to join her son who was attending the University of Florida. She taught riding for the University of Florida Equestrian team for a short time. She then joined her son in running and assisting him in his veterinary practice for the last 23 years up until her death.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Sausville in 2003. She is survived by a son, Dr. David L. Sausville and his wife, Pamela Sausville of Williston, FL; daughter, Dr. Katherine R. Laurenzano of Newberry, FL; a sister, Betty Ann Springer and her husband, William Springer of Williston, FL and many close friends across the country.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Fiesty Acres Feline Residence Facility C/O Edna Nute at 4493 NE 147th Court, Williston, FL 32696.
A Memorial Service will be held on August 23, 2008. For more information, please call 352-528-4453 or 352-528-5817.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Sausville
Joy Cox
July 20, 2009
Dave, Even though it has been almost a year I know that the feelings of loss are still fresh and you miss her every day. Know that we all still miss her also. Hugs, Joy
Pauline Schmertmann
October 12, 2008
Dr. Laurenzano-
I was sorry to read of your mother's death in July. Please know you have my sympathy.
Phyllis Chiswell
August 17, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. Donna and I have many fond memories of your Mom, HD Stables, Doug and Whitey, and the Mini Circuit Horse Shows at the Middletown Fairgrounds each summer with Dick and Les working right along side of us all.
Please know our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Phyllis and Donna Chiswell Beairsto
P.S. Dick passed away shortly after your Dad in 2003.
Janie B (Butler Animal Health Supply)
July 29, 2008
I'll always remember Shirley as a lively and spunky lady! She used to come by the office, riding shotgut in Dr. Dave's vet truck, to pickup supplies. She could run circles around folks 1/2 her age! She will be missed.
Ginny Misch
July 29, 2008
So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was a bundle of fun & funny energy-loved by all animals & all people who came in contact with her. Many times she was the voice on the phone when we had to call Dr. Dave.
RICHARD&LINDA ZGRODEK
July 28, 2008
SHE WAS A GOOD PERSON SHE TOUCHED EVERYBODY SHE MET SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST FRIEND WE HAD IN OTISVILLE WORKED HORSE SHOW WITH HER WILL ALWAYS REMBER RICKY THE GOAT
Lisa Walter
July 28, 2008
Shirley will be missed. She was a vivacious lady!!! I understand your loss and you will be in my prayers.
Claudia Milton
July 28, 2008
I was so please to have met your mother and your love for her showed daily. She loved sharing her time with you and us thank you for that.
Claudia Milton
Caralee
July 27, 2008
Thanks for sharing your mom with us. I remember the first time I met you and your assistant was your sassy mother. What a pleasure it always was to visit with her.
Joy and Fred Cox
July 27, 2008
To all of Shirley's family: Especially Dr. Dave, There is little I can say to ease the pain you are going through with the loss of Shirley. She will be missed by many, many people and by all the dogs she gave so many treats to over the years. It has been a pleasure to get to know Shirley over the last 8 or 9 years. She was truly a wonderful and giving lady.
Tom & Vicki Kellogg
July 26, 2008
Shirley was a terrific lady, with a wonderful sense of humor and was a truly inspiring woman. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Tom & Vicki Kellogg
Stephen Brundage
July 26, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories of her in Otisville. May God bless you all.
Donna Baker
July 26, 2008
So many of my childhood memories include Shirley, she truely shaped the person I am today. A few years back two of Shirleys former students (Bromwyn and Sheerie) and myself stood ringside watching our children in the show ring, and we laughed as we shared so many warm memories about our youth and horse showing. All made possible because of Shirley. She was a selfless person who gave her all. She was genuinely loved! Dave and Kat, please know my thoughts and prayers are with.
Dennis Ketcham
July 25, 2008
A loved aunt with who provided my childhood and young adult hood with so many happy memories, she will be missed
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