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Sally Saunders Obituary
Sally Jo (Gray) Saunders
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; her father, Joe; mother, Merle; and brother, Mike.
Sally is survived by Ken's two sons, Chuck and Randy, whom Sally thought of as her own; her brother, John (Sherri) Gray; sister, Nancy (Glen Rodeman); cousins, Barbara (Dick) Obritz and Carolyn (Mark) Edson and their son Alex.
Sally loved to travel to tropical Tahiti and Aruba as well as England, Germany and China. She had a passion for shopping and keeping up with the latest styles. Her family and friends were a source of joy and comfort. Sally's career included work for Johnson & Johnson, Bayliner, Synsor and many others. In later years she had taken to personal care giving and loved to help those who couldn't get out and about. She attended Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Everett.
A Celebration of Life will be held for our loving sister, cousin, and dear friend on Saturday, February 18, 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine Street, Everett.
In Lieu of flowers, Sally wishes you consider donating to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer, Planned Parenthood, American Heart Assoc., Snohomish County Center for Battered Women, or the Alzheimer Assoc.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sally Saunders
Susan Allen
January 22, 2024
Still thinking of Sally after all these years. I treasure the memories we shared.
Susan Allen
February 22, 2012
An old teammate of ours at the Navy Base in Long Beach and I met for lunch shortly after we heard about Sally's passing to celebrate her life. During that lunch we decided to book a trip to the UK later this fall, and it was all because of Sally - thank you Sally, I know you will be with us!
Janice Schenck
February 18, 2012
Missing my friend Sally today.
What a spirit!
My kinda' gal!
Janice@Enchanted
Janet Espinola
February 13, 2012
Bless You Sally! I am so sorry I will not be running into my old friend at Safeway after church anymore, to catch up on Bayliner news. It was a treat. I worked with Sally until Fall of 1996. Always enjoyed her smile.
Lorraine Krom
February 1, 2012
Sally Saunders, wow, there will never be another you. It's hard to believe the phone won't ring again with you on the other end. Our birthdays are so close together I will be thinking of you and our fun times at the Village. Heaven will never be the same.
Linnea Covington
February 1, 2012
What a special lady. A class act! Linnea M. Covington
Gloria Crenshaw
January 30, 2012
Sally Jo and I met when we were in college together 50 years ago and have remained friends all through the years. Even though we were separated by distance and time she was a friend that when we did get together it was like we had never been apart. We had many fun phone conversations over the years and she was a person that could always bring a smile to your face. Sally Jo, you will truly be missed by many.
Linda Johnson
January 30, 2012
Sally, our lives intersected for such a short time while working at the Navy Exchange, but I will never forget you. What Joy you brought into my life. Peace, Linda
Susan Allen
January 30, 2012
I met Sally Jo while working at the Navy Exchange in Long Beach, CA, in 1967 and have carried on a friendship that has lasted 44+ years. Anyone who knew Sally knew she had a great sense of humor and our phone calls always had lots of laughs. I will truly miss her.
January 29, 2012
Sally- you were such a great friend. You will truly be missed, your thoughtfulness and caring were you. I will miss those phone calls. Peggy
January 29, 2012
Sally Saunders was a woman who cared about people, and she went out of her way to help. Thank you, Sally. Cheryl Meier (Everett, WA)
January 29, 2012
Will miss seeing Sally shopping in downtown Everett. Always fun to hear what she was up to. I enjoyed our phone conversations in recent months. She was such a hard worker and loved what she did.
Miss you Sally,
Julie Geddes, Mukilteo WA
Joan Mearns
January 28, 2012
Sally,
I already miss seeing you. I miss your smiling face, laughter and incredible generosity. You were such a caring person. You will be missed deeply.
Love,
Joan
Suzanne Hatch
January 28, 2012
Famous line "What's your story"...We love you and will miss you...
Linda Simpson
January 28, 2012
Sally, I will miss our daily chats. You did it our way.
Love, Linda
She was a very caring and thoughtful friend.
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