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Sally Ann Kauzlarich
Sally Ann Kauzlarich, died peacefully at the Hospice House, in Charlottesville, Sunday, October 3, 2010.
Sally was married for 58 years to James J. Kauzlarich and was a registered nurse at the University of Virginia Medical Center from 1973 until 1988 and from 1989 until 1990.
Sally was born on June 30, 1930, and raised by her paternal grandparents, Howard and Anna, in Unadilla, New York. She graduated as class Salutatorian from Unadilla Central High School. She attended Elmira College from September 1947 until June 1949 and obtained her pre-nursing certificate. She then went to Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in New York with a Dean Sage Memorial Scholarship and graduated in September 1952.
She met her husband, Jim, when she was at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on a blind date and enjoyed telling the story of how she fell in love.
She is survived by her brothers, Phil Smith and Roger Burr; her four children and their spouses, Ann Kauzlarich and Greg Miller, John Kauzlarich and Patti Kauzlarich, Susan Kauzlarich and Peter Klavins, and Jane Kauzlarich and Gene Ward; with 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several devoted nieces and nephews.
She was an active member of St. Paul's Memorial Church, serving on the vestry and other committees. She was a life-long Democrat and active member of the League of Women Voters.
Sally was generous and caring to her many friends and family. She was well-loved by her grandchildren and remembered for her interest in their concerns and successes. Sally was artistic, spending time being a potter and distributing many pieces both through craft fairs and to her many friends and family. She was an avid gardener, hiker and enjoyed traveling to England, meeting new people and having new experiences. She made many friends throughout her life with her vivacious spirit, great sense of humor and zest for life.
Sally's life will be celebrated in a memorial service 11 a.m Saturday, October 9, 2010, at St. Paul's Memorial Church at the University.
Donations in Sally's memory can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911; www.hopva.org.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Peggy Ridsdale Pomeroy
September 29, 2020
So many memories! Sally and I were classmates at P.H., as it was called then. I moved to Seattle, and Jim & Sally were here for a few years, and we got together as families. When they returned to the east coast, we kept in touch and saw each other at P.H. reunions and even stayed with them in Virginia on one of those trips. I still have "Sally's dress", a sundress that she gave to me when we were graduating from Columbia. She felt that it never fit her properly. It has gone with me on dive trips all over the world. Then I sent her dresses from Seattle when she admired mine, made by a Seattle designer. Most of all, I loved Sally's sense of humor. I think of her often.
Barbara Hartman
September 29, 2019
I lived in Unadilla, and was a classmate of Sally's-1947. I remember her strict care by Grandmother Anna, who also
ran a tourist home. She and Phil's Grandfather, Howard, who was Postmaster, often sang on their Front porch "Gimmie Crack corn, and I don't Care. I visited Sally and Jim at Columbia and My husband and I visited them in Charlottesville, VA. where Our young children became acquainted. My Memory of our last meeting was in VA. Beach, where they watched my daughter participate in a triathlon.
Mary Haynes Miller
November 4, 2010
I recently heard of Sally's passing. We worked together on the old Barringer wing of UVA hospital. She was one of my nursing mentors. Her compassion for her fellow man, her kindness to her co-workers, and her humor set a standard for me to follow. I will never forget something she taught me about being a nurse on a busy med-surg unit: that what we needed was "more speed and less haste". She was a joy to know and it always made my day these last years when I would run into her around town. She would give me a hug, smile at me with her sparkling blue eyes, and really seemed to care about how I was doing and what I was up to. What a great person she was! She will be missed.
October 9, 2010
Dear Jim and Family,
We first got to know Sally when you came to work at Swansea University, South Wales, UK in the early 1980’s. I remember Sally saying many years later that the original plan had been to visit several churches in the area before deciding on which one to worship at regularly, however the welcome at St Mary’s was so warm, you decided to make it your base. Over the years, we have shared many experiences with you and we especially remember out many visits to Cambridge and our walks to Granchester on what always seemed to be the hottest day of the year. We tended to be one of the first visitors you invited due to us storing your “box of bits” which held your walking boots, radio and even some clothes pegs! Other Cambridge memories are of “Flat Stanley” visiting from one of your grand children, the rented house with the thousands of books still in it and watching Sally teach Cerys “I’m a little tea pot”. However, above all we always remember the warm welcome you and Sally gave us and we all looked forward to your annual visits to the UK.
So, “Nos da” (good night) Sally. We will always remember and miss you and in the words of Swansea’s own poet , Dylan Thomas ,
“And to the sun we all must bow,
And Say “Goodbye” but just for now”
With love, Tony, Kitty, Alison, Jonathan, Cerys and Rhiannon Griffiths
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Betty Burr
October 8, 2010
Dear Jim, Phil, Ann, Susan, Jane, John & fmaily,
Sorry I am not able to be there but I send my love & a BIG hug to you all.
Sally's spirit, love and strength will always be with you all.
May you all find peace, love and shelter under God's loving arms.
Love,
Betty
Bill & Sue Collis
October 8, 2010
We first met Sally in 1999 on one of the annual visits she and Jim made to Cambridge. It was plainly noticeable that her energy, warmth and enthusiasm for life made her shine like a beacon to all that gathered in her circle. We always looked forward to seeing her and Jim every year. Sally will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten.
Jim, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
October 8, 2010
Sally and Jim came to Swasnsea, South Wales, U.K.about 27years ago, and joined the congregation of St. Mary's Church. They made very many friends there, and Sally joined in several of the weekly activities.Her smile and calming nature is remembered by us. They visited the retirement home of Rev. Don and Rev. Ann Lewis at Llansaint when they entertained the congregation to their "Open" days there, and Rev.Ann was deeply moved to learn of Sally's passing.Sally also loved the Gower, especially Rhossilli, and she had to visit there to feel she was in her "Second Home". She often walked there with the many friends they made in South Wales, and they will always think of her when they visit the area. Prayers and Blessings are sent to Jim and the Family, so many of whom visited the church with Sally and Jim, from the grieving friends in St.Mary's Church, Swansea.
October 7, 2010
Dear Jim, Phil and family,
Knowing the wonderful life you shared with Sally Ann, the memories you shared will comfort you. Class of 47, Unadilla Central
H.S. -great reunions, grampa Howard with his banjo-Gimme Crack
Corn--and Anna, g.ma-Checking on Sally. Lots of laughs these 60+
years-but sadness today. God bless all of you--Barbara Tyson Hartman
Rose Wheby Hollinshead
October 7, 2010
Dear Jane,
I am so sorry to learn about your mom. I remember her sweet smile and how kind she always was to me when we were kids. I am thinking of you and your family.
Donna Rose
October 7, 2010
Jane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet person. I have fond memories of her from when we were all kids in the neighborhood. Please know that all your friends are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
October 7, 2010
Sally was always a bright light when we worked together at UVA. She will always be remembered in my heart with fondness. My condolences go out to the family for the great loss of a wonderful soul. Myra Swan
Mark and Debbie Thompson
October 7, 2010
Sorry for your loss- sorry we did not get to know her!
Aunt Linda and Uncle Vern
October 7, 2010
Dear Ann, John, Susan and Jane,
We are sorry we won't be able to attend the memorial service for your mother but in our hearts we will be with you as you celebrate her life. We are so glad we made the trip last week to spend time with Sally and with Jim. I think God gave us a nudge and His timing was perfect.
We love you,
Lindsey Rowell
October 7, 2010
Your mom sounds like quite a phenomenal person, Susan. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing but I'm glad you were able to spend some time with her and be there to comfort your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
October 7, 2010
It is nearly 40 years ago that Alan met up with Jim and Sally at the Engineering Lab in Cambridge, England. Some year later, Jim came to work on wheelchair tyres at the Malaysian Rubber Research Lab in Hertford, England. Sally quickly became good friend with many of the staff. We became personal friends of Jim and Sally and have been so for over 20 years. She enjoyed her stays in the UK very much. We went on many trips and walks together. We remember the occasion when Sally found fossils on the beach at Eastbourne on the South coast of England and how excited she was. She was very proud of them and kept them as ornaments in their sitting-room in Charlottesville. She also enyoyed the trip we made together to the Champagne area of France. The visit of the Champagne cellars on a little train was a great success. She was such fun to be with. We will keep a fond memory of her lovely smile ! We will never forget you, Sally.
With all our love, Alan and Joelle Roberts (Hertford, England)
Sue and Ian Stephens
October 7, 2010
A light has gone out on both sides of the Atlantic! Sally, we salute you - a lovely lady who made us laugh. To Jim and the family - our heartfelt sympathy.
Diana Salcedo
October 7, 2010
Dear Susan,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is comforting to hear you were there for her at the end and that she passed peacefully. I lost my father last year very suddenly and it is always hard. He lives on in my memories and from that I can draw strength. May you too. His twin Peter Heath lived in Charlottesville for 55 years as a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia. it is a small world! Who knows, maybe they knew each other. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Ann Charlton
October 6, 2010
Dear Susan, My sympathy and caring thoughts go out to you and your family. May God comfort you and give you strength. God bless you, Jane's Mom
Peggy Pomeroy
October 6, 2010
Jim and family,
As you know Sally and I were nursing classmates and friends at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. We became even better friends after we graduated and have kept in touch for 58 years. Her sense of humor kept us going many times and we will miss her greatly. Class reunions will not be the same without her.
Stephanie Brock
October 6, 2010
Susan: I am so sorry for your loss, but happy to know that she went peacefully and that you got to spend some time with her before she departed. You are in my thoughts.
Edie and Peyton Robertson
October 6, 2010
Jim,
Edie joins me in sending our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We have wonderful memories of all the church activities we enjoyed with you both at St.Pauls. We especially enjoyed seeing you and Sally earlier this year when we visited Sheila Scott.Sally was always charming and radiated so much warmth.
Our fondest regards,
Edie and Peyton Robertson
John Williams
October 6, 2010
Dear Jim - Your friends and colleagues at the Engineering Department in Cambridge would like to say how much we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Joan Mosher
October 6, 2010
Phil, Jim and family; It is not easy to lose a loved one, my thoughts and love go with you. God Bless.
October 6, 2010
Dear Kauzlarich family, Sally was a wonderful person, thank you so much for sharing her and enjoying life with her for all these years. May memories of time shared hold your heart, much love, Amy Gray
Naomi Nagle
October 5, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. May the sweet memories of your Mom be a joy to you and your family. We pray that the Lord will give you and your loved ones comfort.
Eugene and Naomi Nagle
Stuart Morgan
October 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Penny Burr Pinson
October 5, 2010
Dear Roger and Phil, no one is ever prepared for the loss of someone as dear as Sally was to you. I wish I had known Cousin Sally better, but I was at least bound to her through you . So to you and to Jim and Family I send my love and wishes for your comfort. Penny, for Fritz too, in Tuebingen, Germany.
Larry and Janice Brown
October 5, 2010
Phil, Roger, Jim and Family,
Please accept our condolences and God comfort you during this time of loss. May wonderful memories abide with all who knew her and loved her.
Joan and Wilbur Hantel
October 5, 2010
Jim and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Pastor Greg Hewitt
October 5, 2010
John, I am sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you strength to move forward and know she will always be with you.
Mardeene Burr Mitchell
October 5, 2010
It is my pleasure to acknowledge a life well lived! What a caring, competent, creative and beautiful woman, my cousin Sally! My earliest memories of her are delightful, enjoying pictures of the darling blond Sal and Phil as babies and toddlers in my mom's photo albums (no, make that loose photos in shoe boxes) :). Alice King Burr loved her niece and nephew and was proud of them, reminiscing fondly of how those kids sure loved and looked out after each other! I was always so proud to be in the same family with them. And so grateful to Roger for keeping everybody in touch so lovingly. Loved our visits to her home, where she received us so graciously. Especially was blown away by our family reunion in Flowery Branch, Georgia, for Mom's 90th birthday! Gosh, how wonderful of Sally and Phil to come from Virginia, Kathleen from Chicago, Priscilla from Colorado to join Roger, Penny and me. A memorable event to go down in the family history. Such a pleasure to get to know my cousins and hear the family stories and, most of all, to feel the love from such generous kindred spirits. We're truly blessed to have each other, and to still have Sally with us, for in my belief system, she is still with us, simply having gone through the door into another dimension of life, greeted warmly by her loved ones there and there to greet us when we pass over as well. Another great family reunion in store! That said, it is difficult to no longer have her with us here, and sending much love and condolences in this time of loss to her family and community she so impacted with her kind presence and service
Love, Mardy (Mardeene Burr Mitchell).
Pam and Buzz Brezinski
October 5, 2010
Ann and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May all the memories give you comfort.
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