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Sarah Harkins Obituary
Fredericksburg, VA formerly of Greenwald
August 2, 1981 - July 28, 2014
Sarah Marie Schulzetenberg Harkins, 32, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away unexpectedly from a sudden medical condition on July 28, 2014. Sarah's unborn child, Cecilia Rachel, passed away on July 28th.
She was born in Greenwald, MN on August 2, 1981 to Deacon James and Bonnie Schulzetenberg. She graduated from Melrose High School in Minnesota and received a degree in Elementary Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. She married Eric Harkins on July 9, 2005.
Sarah was a dedicated wife and mother. An active parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church, she recently initiated a women's bible study for the parish homeschool mothers. While homeschooling her own children, she created a Montessori style preschool program for the local homeschooling co-op. She also ran a home business of designing handcrafted clay rosaries and jewelry which sold worldwide. As a faithful volunteer at Mary's Shelter crisis pregnancy center, she donated her handmade jewelry for fundraising events.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Eric, and four children: Liam, 7, Analee, 5, Jude, 3, and Faustina, 1. Sarah will also be greatly missed by her parents, Jim and Bonnie, and her siblings: Julie, Tom, Anthony, Robert, Christina, and Katherine. Sarah was well-loved by her numerous friends in the Fredericksburg community and will be profoundly missed by all.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg, 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway.
A Mass of Christian Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, Md.
In lieu of flowers, please support Eric and the children by making a donation at www.gofundme.com/c9t0j8 or www.youcaring.com/ harkinschildren
Online guest book at: covenantfuneralservice.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Harkins
20 Entries
Monique Gonzalez
August 5, 2014
I'm so sorry for your massive loss. My prayers and sympathy to your whole family. I understand how painful and debilitating it can be, yet I thank God for the faith He's giving you all. I will be praying for awhile for all of you. May Sarah's and Cecilia's souls Rest in God's peace. You may not know this, but her life is having a large impact on me and a great many others. God bless your futures and may you always know that you are supported as you move forward. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss.
Patricia Steuck
August 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. We don't know the reason our Lord needs two more angels. We're sure He has a plan. He doesn't ever leave us, but comforts us through the difficult times. I just met Deacon Jim here at our parish of St. Mary's in Long Prairie, MN. My prayers are with you all.
marit elliott
August 2, 2014
so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Sarah was onstage many times at Melrose High SChool. What a sweet person. "Those who love the Lord never see each other for the last time. " M. Elliott
Adam Baker
August 2, 2014
Eric, I am sorry for your loss. Like many I did not know Sarah. Absent from the body, present with The Lord. Your Work family is here for you. Here for your children. John 3:16 says whosever believes on him shall have everlasting life.
Gail Callahan
August 2, 2014
Sarah's death has also deeply impacted me.
I pray for her, as well as Eric and their precious children.
She was a beautiful light.
Gabriela Flannery
August 1, 2014
What a beautiful life! She brightens heaven now. I know God must have an amazing plan for this family. I will watch it unfold in hopeful expectation!
August 1, 2014
May God Bless the family of Sarah Harkins. God gave the world Sarah to brighten it up and now she brightens Heaven.
Pat and Deb Keller
August 1, 2014
Our prayers go out for Sarah and all her family. God bless
Nicole Bourgeois
August 1, 2014
God be with all of you during this unbelievably difficult time. Please know that many people are praying for you and your family.
August 1, 2014
May the Harkins' family feel God's love embrace them always!
-The Gasper Family
A mom, whos soul you have touched
August 1, 2014
Sarah, I don't know you, but this passing has touched me in a very profound way! As you rest in the arms of Our Loving GOD, I pray that you will surround your husband and beautiful children,so they can feel Gods love, and be able to carry on without your earthly presence. I also pray that you and your unborn daughter will enjoy life together in GODS Heavenly Realm!
Laurie N.
July 31, 2014
God Bless Sarah, her children and her husband. What a beautiful woman, inside and out. This is a tragic loss. They will all be in my prayers.
anonymous
July 31, 2014
to all of Sarah's family-I did not know Sarah but her story has touched my heart deeply. Her rosaries are beautiful. You are all in my prayers.
Bill Duffy
July 31, 2014
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have prayed the Office of the Dead for both Sarah and Cecilia and will be having a Mass said for them both. Please know of the many people who send both their love and prayers to you at this time.
Dave & Joan Bell
July 31, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Mary Hukriede
July 31, 2014
So sorry to hear of the death of Sarah...God be with all of you during this difficult time. Prayers for all.
A mother
July 31, 2014
I never met or heard of Sarah until this tragic loss. But she has touched me. May God especially lift her husband during this time and grant him strength and peace.
Anne Mason
July 31, 2014
Sarah, I do not know you but I am a mom with a daughter a year younger than you with 3 young babies. I heard your story from friends who graduated from Franciscan.I know you are resting in the arms of Jesus and I will pray for your husband, children and all of your family!
A couple of mothers
July 31, 2014
Sarah we never met you but we love you and may God reward you in eternity.
July 31, 2014
With deepest condolences to Sarah's family I just wanted to share that I knew her briefly but she affected my life.
I met Sarah when I helped chaperone a youth trip to Stuebenville. I purchased a few rosaries from her at the time and sent for more. What a beautiful person she was, a person that one would not easily forget. Her joy and faithfulness was obvious for all to see!
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