Search by Name

Search by Name

Sarah Cluster Obituary

Cluster, Sarah Briane
July 14, 1953 - September 5, 2012
Long time Pacific Palisades resident Sarah Cluster passed away on September 5th after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer.
Sarah was born in St. Vincent's Hospital in Los Angeles to Marie and Al Cluster and she moved from Van Nuys to Pacific Palisades with her family, including brothers Tom and Lou, in 1962. Sarah attended Valerio Elementary School, Marquez Elementary School, Paul Revere Junior High and Palisades High School. Pretty, energetic and outgoing, Sarah was a very popular member of her class. She participated in Girl Scouts and many other extracurricular activities including ballet and jazz dance. From a young age, Sarah was interested in nature, ecology, surfing, health and fitness and these remained important to her throughout her life.
As a young adult, Sarah traveled to Hawaii, then worked at UCLA as a member of the clerical administrative staff. She actively pursued the practice of yoga, studying directly with world-renowned practitioner and teacher Bikram Choudhury. She also worked as a trainer, and ultimately became a highly respected licensed massage therapist, working for more than 18 years with a large private clientele including many celebrities and other health practitioners. She lived in the Palisades virtually all of her adult life.
Sarah had a broad range of interests and causes including Heal the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation. She was an avid hiker in the local mountains and enjoyed sharing that experience with others. She was devoted to her friends and maintained many friendships going back to elementary school. A truly one-of-a-kind person who touched the life of all she came in contact with, Sarah was known for feisty intelligence, her inner and outer beauty, her loyalty and strength of character. Sarah never gave up in anything - her unique personality and passionate outlook on life made her a true original.
Sarah is survived by her brothers Tom of Lincoln, California (husband Randy) and Lou of Reno (wife Minna).
A memorial and celebration of Sarah's life will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 2 pm at Temescal Gateway Park (Presbyterian Conference Grounds) in Pacific Palisades. All are welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Cluster

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Sarah Cluster's name

Memorial Events
for Sarah Cluster

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Sarah's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Sarah Cluster's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more