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Salle' Saunders Obituary
June 18, 1923 - September 29, 2012
Resident of Capitola, CA
Salle' June Saunders passed away peacefully in her home in Capitola, CA on the morning on Saturday, September 29, 2012. She was born in Sacramento, CA on June 18, 1923 to Dr. Junius (June) B. and Hazel S. Harris. She graduated from Grant High School and attended Mills College. She married John H. Saunders, Jr. on June 27, 1942. Most of her working career was spent working in the medical offices of Dr. Richard Gross and her brother, Dr. Robert Harris. Salle and John spent their spare time, vacation time and their retirement between their two favorite places: Upper Sardine lake in Sierra County and the central coast of California, specifically Aptos and Capitola. They loved entertaining and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by son Jay Saunders and wife, Pat, of Denton, TX.; grandson Kent Saunders of Marina Del Rey, CA.; brother Dr. Robert B. Harris and wife Marjorie of Sacramento, CA.; brother Dr. John W. Harris and wife Alice of Sacramento, CA. and sister in law, Laurelle Harris, also of Sacramento, CA. She dearly loved all of her nieces and nephews: Ann Sealby, John and Maggie Harris, Stuart and Suzie Smits, Drs. Jim and Karin Harris, Richard and Tami Harris, Stephen and Mollie Baker, Buzz and Jennie Anderson, Reed and Linda Harris, Bruce and Debbie Harris, Vallerie and Everett Upham, Rhonda Leal and Rick Friedman, Kathy Woodward, Tim Harris, Charlie and Olga Harris, Chris Harris and Peter Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John H. Saunders, Jr, two brothers; Graham Harris of San Rafael, CA, and Fred Harris of Rio Vista, Ca, and nephew Steven Harris of Sacramento, CA. At her request, no funeral service is planned. There will be a Celebration of Life in the future. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Hospice of Santa Cruz County or your favorite charity. Arrangements are by North Sacramento Funeral Home.
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KC Wham
April 23, 2020
I think about Jonnie and Salle all the time...they are like my heroes
sally coucouvanis
February 21, 2013
My name sake Aunt Salle'. How lucky to be named after my Moms (Virginia Worden) best friend! We were so sad to hear this news. We have so many wonderful memories of Sardine, the beach, football game parties. I know they are all together now having fun and Aunt Sal will say...Isn't that a kick! with much love Sally and the Worden kids.
Ingrid (Shoden) Pardee
January 1, 2013
On this New Years Day, I see that darling Salle has passed - she was a wonder!! I met Salle & Johnnie in Capitola at our "Park Place", many fun evenings of watching the train go by with a glass of wine-Upper Sardine, just seeing her face here in the guest book makes me smile - I loved them both!
Patty Gillette
October 8, 2012
My mom went to high school with Salle and was a bridesmaid in her wedding, so I've known Salle & John since I was a little girl. Always full of fun and that wonderful smile...I'll never forget her. I loved being able to stop by and see her when she was still in Sacramento. What an example of how to live your life.
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Lois Johnson
October 7, 2012
I can't believe our darling Salle has left us. Always happy and smiling. So many good times with Salle and John at Upper Sardine and Capitol. My sympathy to the family.
Lois James Johnson
Carol Gentle
October 7, 2012
I cannot believe our dear, dear Salle has passed. She was loved for her great sense of humor, kindness and her great generosity. That woman never met a stranger! The world has lost a beautiful soul. I will never forget you.
Carol Gentle
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