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1965
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2013
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Sara Moore Obituary
Sara was born to Ward and Raylyn Moore in Pickett State Park, Tennessee, while her parents were driving from Arkansas to New York City, where they lived for a short time before returning to California. Sara grew up in the family home on Park Street in Pacific Grove, where one of her sons was born and two of them still live.
Sara graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1980 and had recently earned her BA in Psychology from California State University, Monterey Bay. She was working toward her Masters in Social Work when she died.
At 48, Sara had just celebrated 14 years of sobriety. She used her experience with addiction to help save lives, guiding countless women and men to recovery. Sara was a true pillar of the community – an amazing and nonjudgmental friend, dancer, singer, wife, mother, counselor, and activist. Her generosity, even when she had little to give, will be long remembered.
Her desire to make a difference in the world was matched only by her musical talent, her enthusiasm for swing dancing, and most of all, her love for her family, including her wife, Christine Moore of Marina; her sons, Klaus, Skylar, and Jody Campbell of Pacific Grove; her sisters, Hannah Moore of Virginia, Jeanne Mileti of Carmel Valley, and Beth Penney of Pacific Grove; her brothers, Ben Moore of Monterey, Sam Moore of Virginia, and John Penney of Pacific Palisades; her former husband, Robert Campbell of Pacific Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by both her parents.
Sara will be sorely missed by all. A celebration of her life will held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Moore
Aaron Urquidez
February 4, 2022
All my sincerest condolences
Brian Lamar
December 27, 2013
I only knew Sara briefly, but what I learned about her was that she was willing to help someone in need when he needed it.
lauren
December 2, 2013
Beautiful Sara,
How much you've touched my life you will never know. I have just heard of your passing and I am still in shock. Such a warm soul that made her mission to help other's around and get to know people genuinely. I loved your caring heart, your gentle spirit and the way you talked to people in a non-judgmental way. I remember your amazing voice while in Big Sur and how your amazing presence in leadership classes. You will be sorely missed but I know you were a woman of great faith and you will be taken care of. Just know that you have made a HUGE impact in this life.
Destiny Jacobs
December 2, 2013
Thank You for helping me get sober. Thank you for sharing your kind heart with my wounded soul. I needed the help and you were my angel. I love you sister star
Kimberlyn Forte
November 27, 2013
I was honored with her friendship and sisterhood, and words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Sara. My heart is with the whole family who is very special to me.
Kathleen Marseguerra
November 26, 2013
Sara, You have left behind a legacy not only in spirit but within your boys whom I know by our conversations that you were immensely proud of. If that is all that we can leave behind to live on in our light...we as Mothers have completed and lived our life's dream. Your love and light will be missed but never forgotten. So happy you chanced upon my life. I know you would never sit it out...I know you are dancing with the angels.
Jeri F.
November 24, 2013
Sara,
You were a bright light in this world. I will fovever be thankful for having known you. I miss you terribly. What I wouldn't give for one more chance to see you. All my love.
Lynna Hilts
November 23, 2013
We were classmates at CSUMB - the older set, shall we say?! I drew comfort from knowing I wasn't the only older student there. Sara was always smiling and always upbeat. She made an indelible impression on me from the day we met.
Shoshanna Rene'
November 23, 2013
Sara, Sara,
Met you at the Krazy Kat Cafe' in 1980, and I knew you were a rare and special spirit. Really treasured our talks back in the day...Didn't know you super well over the years, but always enjoyed seeing you and the boys around town. Jody and my Sasha played at Caledonia many years ago...and I always appreciated your warmth and amazing energy. I learned alot from you and your presence, will always be missed while your spirit will always live on in our community of Pacific Grove and the lives you've touched everywhere. Shalom and Namaste'M'Lady, Shoshanna
The Stock (and Abalone Stomper) Clan
November 22, 2013
Now,Sara,you know how far, wide and deep your shared blessings touch us.
Lizz Bowers
November 21, 2013
I knew sara .i met her and she was a very sweet lady .she took good care of my boys they always talked highly of sara .R.I.P sara ..
Jeanine E
November 21, 2013
You will be missed. My condolences to the family and friends of Sara. We hope to make you proud of our cohort! You will always be in our heart.
Catherine Wilson
November 21, 2013
Fifteen years ago you reached out to me and told me that life did not have to be what it had become. Two years later I came to believe and we have been friends from that day to this. Words can not convey how profoundly you will be missed and how deeply you are loved. Thank you for being the change you wished to see in the world. I love you.
Audrey Carlson
November 21, 2013
Everyone will miss you so much. You reached out to me when I needed it most. Klaus, Skylar, Jody, Chrissy, we will never leave your sides. Dance on, sweet girl.
Elizabeth Haymon
November 21, 2013
I met Sara a couple of time @ Circle of Sisters NA conventions. Heartfelt condolences to all who loved & will miss her. I remember her beautiful smile & huge heart.
Sharon Beasley
November 20, 2013
Whoever wrote that obitutary, it is awesome! You describe Sara magnificently. Chrissy, I will never forget when we met in Chicago. I had known Sara for many years before that and you truly lit up her world, you made her so happy. Klaus, Skylar and Jody, your mom never had a bad word to say about you, even in the worst of times. She is so proud of the people you are becoming, my heart aches for all of you. Sara was a confidant, a cheerleader and a wonderful friend. She will live on in my heart.
November 20, 2013
Thank you all from Sara's oldest sister. To paraphrase Johnny Cash, "Now little sister has done gone home, but I'll rejoin her in a song; we'll be together again up yonder in a little while. "
Beth Penney
Jean Green
November 20, 2013
Sara ... You were a special lady. I got to know you thru being a member of the women's JFT... I miss that group. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Until we meet again for the big NA group beyond. Love you & will miss you
Sara - April 9, 2003
Bob Aronson
November 20, 2013
You are one of the finest friends I have ever known. You shared optimism, wisdom, and grace. You lived life so fully and beautifully and I will never forget you. I know that you will always be with me and your loved ones eternally. Namaste.
Sara(Big Shorty) Phungglan
November 20, 2013
My prayers n heart goes out to Christine,Klause,Skylar n Jody n Ben. Your Wife/Mother/Sister was an amazing woman. She touched many lives,mine included. Im blessed to have known her n in turn gotten to know her family. Rest In Paradise With The Angels Sara.
tammy betancourt
November 19, 2013
You will be missed. Your message of hope when I needed it most will always remain in my heart.
David Ortmann
November 19, 2013
Your influence, sense of humor and consciousness about living in the Now changed my life at a time when I really needed to be touched by change. I'll never forget you. Your influence will live on in my work and life. You are an angel. Rest peacefully friend.
Tina Curtis
November 19, 2013
I feel blessed to have gotten to meet you, if only for a short time.Thanks for being a predecessor and paving the way. You are an inspiration. RIP rest in paradise!
November 19, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember seeing Sara at school events, occasionally at Dickens Fellowship meetings, and around the neighborhood. I didn't know Sara well, but she seemed like a kind person. I'll be praying for her and her family.
Laurie Jackson
Melissa Kurtz
November 19, 2013
I met Sara not in the best of circumstances but through out the years she helped guide me with what she had learned in recovery & just blossomed as a woman & taught me what integrity & service is. I will miss Sara and my thoughts and prayers are with her spirit as well as her family. RIP
joshlend peterson
November 19, 2013
I light this candle in memory of you ! You taught me so much about.Recovery i want.to thank you,.you will be missed!¡
Lenise and Carmen
November 19, 2013
RIP Sara! you have touched so many lives, and helped so many people on their journey. We will miss you! Sending condolences and prayers to the family and friends in this very difficult time!
November 19, 2013
I have known you since I got clean 18 years ago. you were always a joy and inspiration, not only to me but everyone you came in contact with. My prayers are for the love ones you left behind, that they may find peace within.. Friends of the heart always and forever.. Nona Marie
DeeDee Barth
November 19, 2013
Your work will live on in all of us that you have touched for your love is everywhere. You may now rest sweet sister, your work is done here. We will all miss you.
Sandy Southerland
November 19, 2013
Thank you Sara for your giving nature in helping so many of us on this journey called life. You will be missed.
Debra Quarles
November 19, 2013
My heart felt condolences go out to Sarah's sons Klaus and Skyler and the rest of the family losing a loved one is never easy , but if you trust in God you know he will get you through the pain and sorrow . Your mother is sleeping even more peacefully with the angels, no more pain invades her , know that she is in a better place with The Lord, Love you guys hang in there .
susan edgin
November 19, 2013
God Bless you and the work you have done. I will miss your smile
Sandi Van De Vere
November 19, 2013
You will be missed my friend.
Linda Clevenger
November 19, 2013
Always loved... All ways Remembered...
John Wyant
November 19, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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