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Theodore Sahnow Obituary
Theodore D. Sahnow
He was born November 4, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. Ted entered the US Army in 1964, spending 12 years in Germany and one year in Thailand. While in Germany, he met Irene Kleinhenz, they were married on December 7, 1967 in Switzerland. He enjoyed racing cars while in Germany and won many races.
Ted is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Irene; his mother, Elaine (Charles Huizenga); father, Donald Sahnow; siblings, Jane (Hank Bourdo), Curt (Jan), Irene (Phil Ellefson), Bob (Karen), Ken (Tori), Bill (Melanie); Jeff (Cheryl) Huizenga. He had many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Help Hospitalized Veterans – 36585 Penfield Lane, Winchester, CA 92596.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Sahnow
Tim, Tiffany and Kelcy Osterberg
March 14, 2011
Husband, soldier, brother, uncle, great uncle...
You lived life with honor, dignity and courage you'll be missed by all. Our hearts will continue to be with you and Irene. Our memories bring happiness while this time of grief brings tears of sorrow. Through your strength we hold our heads high to continue the journey of life fair or unfair as it may be.
Eric Sahnow
March 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Irene. We will always remember our times together with Uncle Ted. I pray that family, friends, and memories of a life shared together will help comfort you in this time.
With love, Eric and Abby
Bill Atkinson
March 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Irene and the Sahnow family.And Ted may he rest in peace.
Jane Bourdo
March 11, 2011
I will miss my big brother, but I am so very glad that I got to say goodbye to him. He was my hero! My prayers are for Irene!
Tom & Nancy Niemi
March 11, 2011
Our hearts go out to Irene and family. Ted was a wonderful man and will be missed by all of his friends at the Boeing Company. Farewell Ted, may you rest in peace.
Karen Blok
March 11, 2011
Irene and family, My thoughts & prayers are with you....hold on to the great memories of a great man!!!
Jane and Ted at our Wedding. -June 12th, 2009
Katie and Tyler Sahnow
March 10, 2011
We were both sad to hear of Uncle Ted's passing. We hope that the amazing memories you have had together will help carry you through this tough time. Katie and I will have the wonderful memory of Uncle Ted at our wedding. We were so honored to have him with us. Our thoughts are with you Irene.
Much Love,
Janice Iverson
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sara Sahnow
March 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the family and much love to you, Irene. Love, Sara
Hank Bourdo
March 10, 2011
Sergeant Sahnow, Rest in peace Soldier. You have fought a good fight for your Country.
Phil & Jessica Ellefson
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Jr, Jess, Davus and Corbin
Ken and Tori Sahnow
March 10, 2011
Irene, you are in our prayers. What a hard time, I pray that your good memories will carry you through. We will see you on Sunday when we come in for Teds memorial service. Love you, Ken and Tori
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