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Sarah E. Minaker

Sarah Minaker Obituary

Sarah E. MINAKER Sarah E. Minaker was born in Greenville, South Carolina on March 10, 1934. After losing her battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, she went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2011. Sarah was pre ceded in death by her son Stan Smith, husband Kenneth Minaker and sister Doris Goodlet. She is survived by her daughter Karen Payne, grand-daughter Melissa Payne, daughter-in-law Jacque line Ames (David and Angela) all of Renton, sisters Carolyn Brown (Ralph) and Joyce Ann Stallings, brother James Poteat (Joan) and nieces and nephews in South Carolina. She is also survived by the Minaker step-children John, David (Gerry), Wes, Mark (Linda), Kent and Evelyn as well as grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Sarah worked many years for Paccar and retired from Boeing. She and her husband Ken were active members of New Life Church of Renton. They enjoyed traveling, creating many wonder ful memories. Sarah enjoyed her role as grandmother to Melissa and was an integral part of her children's lives. The loss of her son Stan was a true test of her strong faith; but she pulled through with grace and was a wonderful example for us all just as she was in the final months of her life. Sarah had many wonder ful friends that we are so grateful for and the family would like to say "thank you" for your support in the last year. Special recogni tion to her 'grand-puppy' Pico de Gallo for his companionship. A celebration of Sarah's life will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 11 AM at New Life Church, 15711-152nd Ave SE, Renton, WA. Private interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetary, Renton, WA. Arrange ments by Chapel of the Resurrec tion Funeral Home. Our sincere graditude to Providence Hospice. The family suggests donations to: Sarcoma Foundation of Ameri can, 9884 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20872 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Minaker

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20 Entries

March 22, 2011

Karen, Jackie and Missy,
I will always remember Sarah. I feel very fortunate to have known her.
Please know that you all are very much in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Adelina Valdez Doherty
Renton, Washington

Hal and Rita Jones

March 22, 2011

Karen and Missy,you know Aunt Sarah will be missed so much.We love you bth are are surely praying for you both.But one wonderfull day we will all be together and no one will ever be sick,sad,or hurting anymore.Praise God for that promise. Love you both,Hal and Rita

James Poteat

March 14, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Beth Elgin

March 4, 2011

Aunt Sarah, I know you are in the presence of our Almighty Savior! "I can only imagine" what it must be like! And to see your precious son again, I know you are rejoicing! Your presence on earth will be greatly missed by many! But we will be reunited one day! I wish we had lived closer & could have spent more time together through the years. But I am so glad we were able to see you & spend a little time with you last year! I will miss your emails and pics of Peco! You will always be in my heart! I love you! And to Karen & Missy, you both are in my thoughts & prayers daily! I know you will miss your Mom & Grandma terribly! I love you both!

Melissa Payne

February 25, 2011

Grandma Sarah,
Its hard to accept that youre gone. I am so thankful to have gotten to spend so much time with you over the past year. We made so many good memories that I will hold onto forever. You truely are the best grandma a girl could ask for. You spoiled me, and I have a feeling you enjoyed doing that :) I love you so much. It's going to be a bit of a struggle for mom and I for awhile, but we will get through and follow the example you set. I promise to make you proud. And I promise to walk Pico by the river and we will "sing in the sunshine"
I love you,
Grandma's girl
Missy

Dwaine and Nola Braddy

February 25, 2011

Dear Sarah, your faith, courage, and unwavering hope, walking through your shadowed valley of death, have left all who knew and loved you an example of Paul's words to Timothy of how to walk through the shadowed valley of our own death: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the [Christian] race, I have kept the [Christian] faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me, [and has given to your beloved son, Stan, your beloved husband Ken], and who will give to all who long for His appearing".

Diane Keller

February 25, 2011

Sarah of Southern grace and charm, warm hearted and FRIEND. Sarah lovingly and proudly talking of Missy’s activities; Missy’s evolvement into a young lady; Missy’s life goals---Mom’s can be proud people but GOD has given Grandparents proud with neon and flashing lights. My thoughts of Sarah bring me peace and calm just as she did when we talked and spent time together. Thank you Sarah for choosing the bench for your gravesite so Linda and I can comfortably come share a coffee klatch with you….maybe a glass of wine too! I Love you and will Miss you Sarah. Diane

Wanda Allen

February 24, 2011

Aunt Sarah, You were such an inspiration to us all. You, like all the other Poteat women, was so beautiful, strong and independant. But most importantly, you loved your Lord. Missy...I know you miss your Mom....but I smile to think how happy she is now, sitting at the feet of Jesus, with Stan and Ken.
Love you, Wanda

Susan Reier

February 23, 2011

Sarah, you blessed my life while you were here at VMC. I will praise God forever for allowing me the privilege to know you. You showed no fear, only peace, and I will hold that in my heart as I hold memories of you. Our time together was short here, but in heaven with Jesus, we will have eternity together! I look forward to His soon coming!

Susan Reier

February 23, 2011

I had the privilege to get to know Sarah as she was the volunteer at Surgery Information on Friday afternoons at Valley Medical Center. She was so dedicated that when she saw I was busy, she would stay on a little longer to help me out. She didn't have to, but she would say that she was waiting for her husband anyway. There were times that it wasn't too busy and we would chat and share a bit about our lives. We formed a bond because we both love our Lord, Jesus, and it was nice to have someone who I could share with.
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> The last time I saw her, she showed that beautiful, sweet smile, and her face radiated with the peace that only Jesus gives. I will greatly miss her, but I am certain that I will see her again. And I look forward to sitting down and chatting about our lives again.
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> My prayers will now be for her family who will mourn her loss. May God comfort you all will His love and with the promise of His soon return which He has promised in 1Thes 4:16-18.
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Alice Conger

February 23, 2011

Sarah, God blessed me so when he gave me you, a wonderful Sister in the Lord. And best friend. I prayed God would heal you, but he chose not to. There is a void that will always be in my heart for you, until we meet again at the Heavenly Gate.
Karen, Melissa and Jackie and all her beloved family , I want you to know that I am praying for your comfort and peace that only GOD can give us all. We wii be with her again someday. PRAISE THE LORD. LOVE IN JESUS
I love you Sarah...
Your Sister In Jesus, Alice Conger

Karen Payne

February 23, 2011

Mom, as I go through these steps I am doing my best to serve you well and as you wished. It is difficult as you and I have been together nearly every day since the accident where you broke your neck and then the diagnosis of AML. The accident was awful, but I can't help but be thankful for it bringing us closer together. We had a lot of laughs together, didn't we? I would not be able to do this without the Lord. Thank you for the prayers for all of your loved one's salvation in Him. Now you are with my brother Stan(your son) and Papa Ken. Halleluiah! I love you Mama.

Family Picture

Beveryl Tuller

February 23, 2011

Sarah, You will be missed.
Jackie was so fortunate when she married Stan and invited into such a wonderful family. I know you are with our Heavenly Father, Ken and Stan. Give a hug to my beloved son Chris. I so enjoyed coming to visit as I knew I would see you and Ken and go to church with Karen and Missy. Enjoyed our time together for Jackie and Dave's Wedding last year as one big happy family. GOD Bless you and my love and prayers are with Karen. Missy and Jackie, until we meet again on the other side at our Heavenly Fathers Throne....
Love Beverly

Victoria Johnstone

February 23, 2011

God Blessed my sister Jackie the day she met your son Stan. For not only did she find a husband, a sister Karen, a niece Melissa, and a father Ken, but a wonderful loving mother who continued to be in her life even after Stan passed over to the other side..GOD has now taken you home to be with your heavenly family. You leave a physical void in all the lives you have touched, but know that we will all be together again one day...
Karen, Melissa and Jackie, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all...And Dave, GOD has once again blessed them when they welcomed you into the family....
Love Always,Vicki

February 22, 2011

Sarah, I praise the Lord for sending me a friend like you. You were a grand Southern Lady who truthfully loved the Lord.
Farewell for now. We will meet again.
Mi Amiga te quiero. (My Friend I Love you.)
Karen, Melissa and Jackie, may the Lord continue to bless you and hold you in His loving arms.
Love, Adelina

Patricia Corner

February 21, 2011

Sarah..I was so blessed to have the chance to kiss and hug you before passing to Jesus. In my arms you will stay until I see you on the other side... Patti

February 21, 2011

I never knew Sarah but through her daughter Karen she sounded like a wonderful woman and a pillar through her final days. God Bless you all!
Laurie Robertson (Maple Valley, Wa)

February 20, 2011

Mother Sarah, you will always be in my heart and I will remember all the good advice that you shared. I will forever hear your voice in my mind saying, "I Love you, Darlin'".
There is an empty place where you use to be and I look forward to The Lord filling it with the presence of you when we meet again.
Karen & Melissa, Dave, Angela and I will always be here for you... you are our family and we love you dearly.
Jackie

February 20, 2011

Your beautiful smile will be missed. Rest with the angels!
Love to you, Karen and Missy!
~Kelly and Kevin

February 20, 2011

When words become meaningless, please know,the daughter, granddaughter, family members and friends of New Life Church are in my prayers and ever so close to my heart. Marti Miller of Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

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