GAIL SAUER Obituary
Age 69, formerly of Churchill, on June 30, 2011 at her home in Sun City, SC. Born August 15, 1941 in Bellevue to the late Robert S. and Evelyn Cotton. Beloved wife of David for 47 years; loving mother of Kelly (Chuck) Mazon, of Delmont, Brooke (Jim) McDermott, of Charlotte, NC, Timothy Sauer, of Tuscan, AZ, and Matthew Sauer, of Verona; proud grandmother of Hannah and Charlie Mazon, Reilly, Dugan, Delaney, and Sullivan McDermott; also McKenna, Griffin, and Quinn Sauer. Memorial visitation at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 1-3 p.m. Service and interment private. Family suggests donations to: www.caringbridge.org, Tidewater Hospice, Bluffton, SC or University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Melanoma Program.
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November 13, 2011
DARYLE AND NANCY RUBY JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT GAIL, AND WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR TIME AT THE GAMES AND PARTIES WITH YOU AND GAIL. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE NOW LIVING IN OCEAN CITY, MD
July 11, 2011
Dear Dave and Family,
Although Gail was in my sister's class, I remember her as a cute cheerleader with a wonderful, bright, sunny, smile. Do know that I share with you your grief and sorrow. God bless you all in your struggle to move on with your lives.
Sally Irwin
Debbie Lucker
July 9, 2011
Dave & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Gail. May you always have good memories of her. Bless you all.
Wayne & Karlene Beveridge
July 8, 2011
We met Dave & Gail when our son Steve attended Westminster College with their son Tim. We are saddened to hear of Gail's passing. She was a sweet, kind lady. We will always cherish the time that we spent with Gail and Dave at Westminster functions. She will be missed by many. Our hearts and prayers are with you Dave and family, during this time of grieving!
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July 7, 2011
Dear Dave and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Gail's passing. I pray you will find peace in the wonderful memories she left with you. Fern Clark Cassidy
July 7, 2011
Dear Dave and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of a great wife and mother. Gail and I became friends in 5th grade and I have some pictures and great memories of her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time.
Sally Martin Schirnhofer
Kelly, Gail, Brooke
Gail Sauer
July 6, 2011
July 6, 2011
Dear Dave, Kelly, Brooke, Tim and Matt:
On behalf of myself and my family, please accept our prayers and condolences. Our memories of Gail and Dave are filled with joy,laughter, and the love and devotion Gail and Dave gave to each other and to all of you, especially the beloved grandchildren. With our love and sympathy, Cathy Stevenson, Mark, Wendy and Susan Stevenson, Candace, David and Samantha Usher.
Cindy & Dan Wassel & family
July 6, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and in our prayers. May the happy memories that you have and the wonderful love that you share help you through these difficult times. Gail was a terrific person, so nice to me whenever we spoke. If we all could be half the person she was, the world would be a much better place. You all have a most wonderful angel watching over you from above now. Remember, you will never be alone, Gail will forever be by your side. God Bless.
Chris and Lisa Rakow
July 6, 2011
Dear Sauer Family,
Gail was a lady of beauty and grace both inside and out. She always had a beautiful smile on her face anytime we saw her and her kindness towards everyone she met is something we will always remember about her. We are so sorry for your sadness and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
July 5, 2011
The American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest, heartfelt condolences on the loss of Gail Ann Cotton Sauer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gail's family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The American Cancer Society
July 4, 2011
Dear Dave,
You and Gail were one of the loveliest couples I've ever known. She was a class act who had such a calming effect on others. I feel so blessed to have been acquainted with her. God will see you through the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely, Theresa Edwards
July 2, 2011
I will always remember Gail smilling and rooting at the Sun City softball games. Truly a lovable lady. My condolences to Dave and his entire family.
Andy Mulrain.
Diane Scanlon
July 2, 2011
I express our deepest sympathy at this time. Terry and I will keep you in our prayers during the difficult days ahead. Sincerely Terry and Diane Scanlon
John Corfield
July 2, 2011
Dear Dave & family,
My sister Janice and I are deeply saddened by this news; Gail was a wonderful person and friend; she will be missed. I can't ever remember talking to Gail without feeling good afterward. She was special. Dave, you are in my thoughts and prayers. John
Larry Czekay
July 2, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Dave and the
entire Sauer Family. We apologize for
not being able to attend the memorial
service in South Carolina but we are
traveling for the Summer. You are all
in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Larry & Donna Czekay
Barb Magee
July 2, 2011
I will always picture Gail with a smiling face sitting out on the McDermott's back porch. I even think we shared a liking for Martini's...
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