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Sarah E. Caltrider Mason After only 15 years, Sarah was taken from us on July 17, 2010. She was born in Lansing, MI on June 14, 1995, the second daughter of Bruce and Suzanne Caltrider. Sarah was part of a very close knit family, sharing life with sister and best friend Zoe, and twin sisters Kaitlyn and Chloe. This past June, Sarah completed her freshman year at Mason High School as an Honor Student earning a 4.0 grade point average and achieving Varsity letters in both swimming and water polo. She played oboe in Mason High School Concert Band and saxophone in the marching and jazz bands. She had recently been selected for the Mason Color Guard Squad for fall 2010 and the Symphonic Band. Sarah was a Girl Scout for ten years, participating in many community service projects, completing her Bronze Award and beginning her Silver Award. Sarah was recently confirmed as a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mason. Sarah was kind and caring of other people, often thinking of others before herself and helping wherever needed. She loved life and lived it big and bold, ready to face any adventure. To her, swim and water polo teams and jazz band were her great passions. She truly loved her teammates and being with them. The four Caltrider girls were inseparable, and Sarah dearly loved and was dearly loved by her family. Her death creates a void that can never be filled. Sarah will always be missed by her parents, sisters, grandparents, Robert E. and JoAnn Caltrider of Mason, and Frank and Virginia Foy of Pocono Pines, PA, uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple, Mason, MI 48895. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854. Those desiring may make contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple, Mason, MI 48854 or, Ele's Place, 1145 W. Oakland Avenue, Lansing, MI 48915. On-line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanmason.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jul. 20 to Jul. 25, 2010.

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August 14, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Terry and Trina Walton
(Dallas Texas)

Larry Matheny

July 29, 2010

Bruce Sue and Family My heart aches for you on your loss of Sarah.

Bonnie Mattson

July 26, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies. May the Peace of God surround you and give you hope...knowing the goodbye is only temporary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dale & Clara Napier (Lake City, MI)

Helen Hansens

July 25, 2010

Dear Caltrider Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sarah was an excellent student, with a ready smile and quick wit in our theatre class. She will be missed in many places and in many ways. "May God hold you in the palm of his hand". You are in my prayers.

jacqueline burkholder

July 24, 2010

Dear Caltriders,
I remember babysitting the girls and I so much enjoyed the love they shared for one another...I remember them all holding hands before eating and saying in unison, "we love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other" Sarah was sincerely loved and will be missed by all. You are in my prayers.

Cindi Caltrider Roberts

July 23, 2010

This is such a tragedy and I can't begin to imagine your pain. I know you will hold Sarah close in your hearts always, and hope that time will help to ease your pain and you will have wonderful memories of your life with Sarah. The Caltrider family is in my thoughts as you go through this horribly difficult time.

Andrea Cecil

July 23, 2010

Dear Caltrider Family. I am so saddened to hear of your loss of Sarah. She was such a beautiful young lady. I have many fond memories of her at Steele. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. May you find comfort in all of your family and friends.

Amanda Loos-Trice

July 23, 2010

Dear Bruce, Sue and girls,
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I hope the love and support that surrounds you from family and friends lifts you up. My prayers are with you during this time.

Brytni & Michelle Leasure

July 22, 2010

Caltrider family; i have known you all for a good amount of time. I remember girl scouts with Kaitlyn and chloe and Sarah would always tell us about how cool camps were.. I miss her dearly. I pray for all of you. You are a great, kind, loving family and Sarah will always be in our hearts. Take care. We are all proud of Sarah's achievements and we will remember her from them. We will all be with her someday because of Jesus. I give my condolences. Im sorry Caltrider family.

July 22, 2010

Bruce and Sue, My brother David informed me of your tragic loss and I just wanted to reach out to you and extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Sarah was a most extraordinary young woman. Our family will pray for her and your family. May God bless you all, Jeff and Suzie Grieco and Family, Great Falls, VA.

July 22, 2010

Bruce and family,

Our hearts ache and you are in our prayers. We did not have the privilege of knowing her and we will never understand the reason God took her home but there is a plan. The Wolffis Family

Phil & Gayla Schertzing

July 22, 2010

Bruce, Suzanne and family:

We did not have the privilege of knowing Sarah, but it is obvious from her obituary that she lived her all-too-short life to the fullest. We cannot imagine the pain of your loss, but we pray that the gift of her fifteen years with you will endure forever in your memories and your hearts.

Tish Boerigter

July 22, 2010

Bruce and Sue, we can't begin to understand the hole you have in your lives right now, please know that your family is in our prayers and we hope you find some peace.

Much Love the Boerigters

Karen Coffman

July 22, 2010

Bruce,Sue and girls,
My heart is aching for you and your family in this sad time. Bruce, I have thoroughly enjoyed the conversations about our families over the past few years. You light up and have a smile in your voice when you speak of your girls. I know how much your family means to you. Surround yourself with their love and memories to ease the pain and to celebrate the life of Sarah. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

July 22, 2010

To The Caltrider Family;

We are so sorry for your families loss. Hopefully knowing that she is in God's Hands will be of some comfort to all of you. She will be your "Angel" always looking down upon all of you from up above.

The Peter Andrews Family
Hudsonville,Michigan

Shawna

July 22, 2010

Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone has ever had to go through. Just know that you have people who are praying for your family even though you don't know them. Hold tight to your family and friends and just know you and your family are in alot of people's thoughts and prayers.

SFC Lillie Domingue (Mina Woodard's Mom)

July 22, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers

July 22, 2010

Bruce and Sue and girls;

You are in my prayers and Sarah is in my heart. She came to my home when she was younger to birthday parties for my granddaughter, Morgan.

Focus on your family and let your faith give you strength

Jackie Bennett

Steve and Jackie Mussell

July 21, 2010

With each memory we meet again with those we love...for the heart never forgets. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

steven bratschie

July 21, 2010

Bruce, I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.

Mike Sutton

July 21, 2010

Bruce and the rest of the Caltrider family;

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Take time to lean on the support of family and friends in this most difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Rick and Kay Brzezinski

July 21, 2010

Bruce, Sue & girls-

You have our sympathy. Be comforted by the strong support of your family and friends.

July 21, 2010

Bruce, I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family for you loss. I know how proud you are of your daughters and the grief must be overwhelming. Please know I am thinking of you at this time. Brian Sommer

Paul Lundy

July 21, 2010

SARAH’S OBOE
In heaven, there’s an orchestra
That plays as angels sing
The joyful noise reverberates
Across the land, it rings

Amid the horns and woodwinds
A lonely oboe waits
To join the orchestra and play
The music it creates

An empty chair beneath it
Supports the oboe’s frame
It, too, awaits the coming
For a player of acclaim

Then as the band begins to play
A soft and loving hand
Cradles, now, the oboe
And lifts it from its stand

She lifts the oboe to her lips
And she begins to play
A melody so beautiful
It takes the breath away

All eyes and ears are focused on
The oboe’s melody
Each note is simply magical
It weaves a tapestry

And as the melody unfolds
All eyes will shed a tear
On every face, a radiant smile
That spreads from ear to ear

Then when her song is finished
and the praising has begun
the Conductor pulls her close and says
well done, my child, well done

Jan and Tom Bourque

July 21, 2010

My heart breaks with your loss of Sarah. May your cherished memories of her help pull you through your sorrows. God be with you all.

Norine Antuck

July 21, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you

Laura Criddle

July 21, 2010

Dear Bruse and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. You were such a sweet guy in school that I am certain that all of your daughters are wonderful too. Although it will not take the pain away, my prayers are with you and yours. Laura L Criddle

Theresa Sarrazin

July 21, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Caltrider and family, Although I never met your daughter, I want to pass on our condolences to your family. I am the mother of the boy Mr. Caltrider came in add talked to at Sparrow Hospital. What a motivational talk he gave my son. Life was to short for your daughter. May God be with you all during this sad time.

Dennis & Gayla Doolittle

July 21, 2010

Bruce & Sue,
Dennis and I did not know Sarah personally, our granddaughter Evelyn swims on the Bull Frogs and knew her and loved her from swimming. Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss.

Troy Boyd

July 20, 2010

I did not know sarah very well but i can say that she will always be here with us and that she will never be forgotten, the pain is known as here we lost Adam Nevells and he is with us in love and memories. blessing and sorrow

Cheri (Remus) Hannay

July 20, 2010

Caltrider Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Guerriero

July 20, 2010

Bruce and Dawn,
May God watch over the entire Caltrider family at this most difficult time.
You are in my prayers.

Roy Saper

July 20, 2010

Dear Bruce and Suzanne and Family -- We join your many friends in sharing our sympathy for your great loss. May the memories of Sarah's life bring solace now and forever as you celebrate and remember the joys she brought to your family. Our thoughts are with you. Roy Saper and Nell Kuhnmuench

Debbie Foote

July 20, 2010

I did not have the privilege of knowing Sarah. But I am sure we have crossed paths as my daughter swims for high school and club. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the void your life will have without Sarah.

Eve Hoover

July 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew such an amazing and bright young lady.

Bob VanHorn

July 20, 2010

Bruce:
I know our paths have not crossed in many years. I have two children of my own and I cannot imagine the pain you and your family must be feeling with the loss of Sara. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family during this difficult time.

Dana Lound

July 20, 2010

My heart weeps for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. She is with the Angels now.

McKenzie Brunette

July 20, 2010

We are sorry for your loss and want you to know that our thoughts are with you during this sad time. God bless, and our prayers are with you! - the Brunette's (Greg, Lisa, Ashley, Maryssa, McKenzie)

Tom and Nancy Sinnaeve

July 20, 2010

Bruce and Sue and family,
Tom and I were so saddened to hear your news of Sarah. We had just met her at Turtle Tom's not too long ago. So accomplished for such a young person. May knowing you have support of your friends and their prayers help to carry you through this incredibly difficult time.

Timothy Prichard

July 20, 2010

Words cannot express the sadness I have in my heart for you and your family today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless you.

Tamara A

July 20, 2010

Bruce & Sue, My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this time, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your love for each other to guide you through your pain & loss.

Joy Gooch-Ketchum

July 20, 2010

Bob & Joann,
So sorry for the loss of your granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
The Gooch Family - Ruth, Joy & Perry - Eaton Rapids, MI

July 20, 2010

Bob & Joann,
So sorry for the loss of your granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
The Gooch Family - Ruth, Joy & Perry - Eaton Rapids, MI

Dana West

July 20, 2010

Bruce,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Sometimes life isn't fair.
Keep the faith!
Dana West

Dail Patterson & Jan Patterson-Pitlanish

July 20, 2010

Dear Bruce, Sue, and girls:
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our thoughts and prayers at this time of such great sorrow.

Richard & Phyllis Kristin

July 20, 2010

Bruce & Sue, So sorry to hear of your loss. We do not know the way of the Lord and Why. We will only know when we reach eternity and be with the Lord. Our prayers are with you.

Kristine Brickey

July 20, 2010

I know there are no words to ease your pain, but please know that there are so many people supporting you with love and prayers and thoughts. Lean into each other and let your hearts break together, so you can later mend together as well. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. It has made my heart rend anew. I am thinking of you during these days ahead.

Angel Andrews

July 20, 2010

Caltrider Family,
I've worked with Dawn for many years and even though I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Sarah personally...I know that she was deeply loved by all and I am very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your entire family that you have the strength and comfort you need during this tragic time.

John Jenks

July 20, 2010

Bruce, Bob and family, I`m sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and may your special memories bring you comfort .

L Paul

July 20, 2010

Whenever I hear of someone young dying tragically...it tears at my heart. Having lost a 15 year old (James, 1998) in much the same manner, I can only tell your family 1) the hurt does lessen but never goes away 2) time helps 3) keep those who are living in your focus & you will become a stronger family because of this. Many prayers.

Sally & Doug Carl

July 20, 2010

Bruce & Sue there are no words I can express to you and your family. If we can do anything please let us know. Are prayers and love go out to Zoe, Kaitlyn and Chloe. May God give you the stength that you will be looking for.
Love Doug and Sally Carl

July 20, 2010

I had the blessing of being Sarahs uncle and to see her grow from an infant and to blossom into the beautiful young lady she has become. Her love of life and beautiful spirit we will all miss. my tears and prayers are with this great family CHADWICK THOMPSON

Kelly Beach

July 20, 2010

Bruce, Sue, Zoe, Kaitlyn and Chloe: My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Ben, Cynthia, Dustin, Rachel Miller

July 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sarah will be missed by all. She was a fun loving young lady. We will miss her in Jazz band and the marching band.. We will hold her in our hearts forever..

Dale, Tammy, Alexis and Jenna Yanz

July 20, 2010

Bruce, Sue, Zoe, Katilyn and Chole,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Alexis was in band with Sarah and Zoe and feels the loss of a band member. Jenna is feeling the loss more as she knew Sarah better and already misses her. Please know that we are here for you guys in any way that you need. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Mussell

July 19, 2010

Bruce, Sue, Zoe, Kaitlyn, and Chloe...I am so proud of Sarah and everything she did while she was here...and because we have Jesus, we will see her again. May that thought give you comfort as time goes on. You are in my prayers. And also, inside of my heart. Just as Philippians 1:7 says: "I hold you in my heart." Always and forever.

Tammy March

July 19, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Laura Cole

July 19, 2010

Sue, Bruce and girls,
I remember Sarah coming to a couple of Reece's parties when they were young and what fun she added to any event that she joined. Her light and joy brought happiness to anyone that knew her. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that some how, this pain and sense of loss can be eased through the years. I know that words alone cannot make a great difference right now. The memorial site on Facebook is a true testimony however, to how much she was loved as well as all of you. Love, Laura, Reece and Bailey Cole

July 19, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with all who held Sarah dear.

Christine, Brian, Ethan and Sam Spitzley

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