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1941
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2017
Sarah Gore Obituary
The world lost a strong and independent woman on July 23, 2017, when Sarah E. Gore went to be with our Heavenly Father. Sarah was born on Jan. 22, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., where she grew up in Compton with her parents and three older sisters. Sarah moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1971, where she fell in love with the lifestyle. She met the love of her life, Robert W. "Bob" Gore (deceased), when he was an Anchorage Police Officer, and together they raised her five children. Sarah and Bob lived in Chickaloon, Alaska, at Castle Mountain, with the three youngest, adding on to an existing cabin and living the rugged life. Eventually they moved back into Anchorage, where Sarah worked many years for the State of Alaska, first in data processing and then for the School District in Facilities. After retirement, she bought a small motor home and enjoyed driving to the Lower 48 to visit children and grandchildren. She made several trips "Outside" to visit Bob's siblings and had many friends. She never met a stranger and could talk your ear off. Sarah also enjoyed oil painting in her retirement and several of us have those permanent reminders of her. She said she couldn't draw but could "move color around" and even became an oil painting instructor. She signed her paintings "G2" for Grandma Gore.
Sarah is survived by four children: Kathie (Ron) Manning of Salt Lake City, Utah, Susan (Mark) Stanley of Broomfield, Colo., Robert (Sheila) Gore of Anchorage and Rebecca Lynn Goreof Anchorage. Her daughter, O. Lorena "Lorie" (Tim) Lammers of Anchorage, predeceased her. Sarah also loved several foster children in her lifetime, including, Elaine (Skip) Wilson of Klamath, Calif., Cynde (Terry) Horan of Clearwater, Fla., and many others whose lives she influenced. She was a giving and caring person.
Sarah leaves behind 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, ranging in age from 15 to newborn. They all called her "GGma."
Please join us as we celebrate Sarah's life on Aug. 17, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fox Hollow Chalet, 11701 Brayton Drive, Anchorage, AK 99516. There will be a buffet and open mic, where we will reminisce and do what Sarah loved most, telling stories. Interment will follow on Aug. 18, 2017, where the family will lay her to rest at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery with Bob Gore.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Gore
Cynde Horan
August 10, 2017
You always were, and will forever be..my true North. Thank you for being my Mom and loving the little girl no one loved. You gave me a lifetime of joy, hope and wisdom. I will miss our talks, your jokes and the sound of you answering the phone "Well hello little girl" . You gave me love, acceptance, hope, a family. I love you more than you know. You live on in the lives of my children, because without you, I wouldn't have dared to become a mother. Thank you for your gift of love. I will always aim for true North. Cynde
August 7, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sarah at ASD. She was always pleasant to be around. I. Hilliard
Sheila Klein
August 5, 2017
Sarah, you were my second mom growing up. I will miss you. I'm bad at saying what I feel, but I hope you are at peace now.
R'Lynn Gore
August 5, 2017
One of my first memories of my mom is of sitting under the sewing machine pulling straight pins out of whatever she was making. I loved my Holly Hobby dresses... Miss you, Mommy.
Your Little Brat
Vicki Safford
August 3, 2017
I met Sarah when I went to work for the State of Alaska on Tudor road....she was such a sweet gal, feisty loved to tell stories, and loved her hubby and kids beyond everything. What is so funny is I did not realize she was from California until I read her obituary, and that is where I came from....I truly enjoyed working with her...may God give you all peace during this trying time, she is at the hand of God, and with her beloved Bob...I left Alaska, went back to California, and now we live in Texas...It was an honor to have known her and to have worked with her, and to say she was my friend.
Suzette Johnstone
August 3, 2017
Condolences to the family, Sara is a favorite memory when reflecting on my time working at ASD
Susan Vallejo
August 3, 2017
1975 At my 1st job in Alaska I met Sarah as she trained me at the State of AK data processing unit on Tudor Rd. Never forgot her vibrant personality & helpful nature. She was very much liked by all the gals there. She loved talking about her Bob & children. I only worked with her for a year before the state ofc closed on Tudor Rd & scattered us all on to other state ofcs around Anchorage but I always remembered Sarah. Rest in Peace friend.
Michele Berns
August 2, 2017
You were a bright light to all!
Ginger Provo
August 2, 2017
Sarah was my dear neighbor for ten years. RIP sweet lady. Peace and love to your family.
Alicia Manning
August 2, 2017
We miss you greatly GGMa. I will miss calling for a "quick chat" and hanging up 2 hours later. Thank you for everything. Love you.
Sherri McElroy
August 2, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss - I only met "purple" on my one visit to Alaska but enjoyed the time I was able t spend with her. Blessings to you all
John & Corinne Johnson
August 2, 2017
Going to miss this stubborn lady. She would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it.
August 2, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 94:18-19
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