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1926 – 2013
Sarah Heyden, long-time resident of Poway and Rancho Bernardo, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, in Houston, Texas. Born January 24, 1926, to John and Bess English in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sarah had one sister, Jeanne Rascoe. She was married to beloved husband, Sam Heyden, for 37 years until his passing. Sarah earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Chatham College in Pittsburgh. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America.
Sarah later married Herman Weisberg, with whom she moved to Poway. She was a member of art clubs in Rancho Bernardo and Poway, and participated in many art seminars. Sarah loved painting skies and sunsets.
Sarah is survived by her daughters, Leslie Heyden of Richmond, California, and Nancy Heyden of Houston, Texas; her son, John Heyden of Palm Springs, California; her granddaughter, Lilla Heyden of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and her great-grandson, Dillon Nudie, also of Pittsburgh.
Funeral services were held January 23, 2013, at Emanu El Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.
Donations in her memory may be made to the University of California, San Diego Shiley Eye Center, 9415 Campus Point Dr., La Jolla, California 92093-0946.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Her loving family, Leslie, John. and Nancy.
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Sarah was a quiet, gentle soul that was ready to help anyone who was in need. She was my friend... one of the nicest people I evet met. I miss her so very much. I know she is in a place where all the goodness she's shown in her life had brought her eternal happiness and peace.
Maria
March 3, 2013
Sarah was a wonderful person that I had a very short time to know her, but left a lasting impression on my life.
My deepest sympathy to the family and hope you can think of the wonderful memories shared with Sarah. My thoughts are with you Nancy and all.
Hugs.
Laura Goodman
Laura Goodman
February 11, 2013
She was a wonderful woman who I was proud to say was my mother. She had a long, full, and happy life. She will be missed my many.
John Heyden
February 2, 2013
I'm glad to have shared some time with Sarah a delightful, intelligent woman. She is missed.
ANN CUNNINGHAM
January 31, 2013
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