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SALLY MONEDA Obituary
She is survived by her loving husband, Willie Moneda and stepson Kevin of Seattle and Sasha her dog; her parents, Tom and Beverly Peterson of Sedro-Woolley; her sister, Dawn and Don Nilsen of Ferndale; her brother, Tony Ehlert and Christina of Sedro-Woolley; sister, Teresa and Ken Potasher of California; her brother Tom Zehrung of Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Renton, Washington her family moved to Bellingham, Washington and then to Sedro-Woolley, Washington where she graduated from Sedro-Woolley High in 1983.
As a teenager she worked as a meat wrapper for Thrifty Foods.
She graduated from Western Washington University in 1987 with a degree in Broadcasting and Journalism.
She enjoyed acting in high school, college and at SCAT Community Theatre.
She went to work at KIRO news as a news writer and volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club where she decided to pursue her teaching certificate from the University of Washington and her Masters degree in Mathematics a few years later in 2003.
She taught at Loyal Heights Elementary School in Seatle for 18 years. She loved teaching, traveling to France, Italy, Europe/South American, Thailand, Hawaii and Alaska and sailing the Puget Sound with her husband and dog Sasha.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell; grandparents, five aunts, three uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held January 12, 2013, 11:00am Union Cemetery in Sedro-Woolley. Pastor Jon Skiffington, CTK officiating.
A special thanks to Hospice of Seattle and her sister, Dawn RN who worked with Hospice and who took loving care of her baby sister until Jesus called her home.
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Memories and Condolences
for SALLY MONEDA
January 12, 2013
I am fortunate to of had the pleasure of knowing and graduating from SWHS with Sally. I will always remember her contagious smile and spirit. My prayers of strength be with you.
Cass, JoAnn, Zach, Keenan Hegemann
January 10, 2013
Our hearts go out to Sallys family and friends. We were fortunate to have met her and loved all of the joy and happiness she brought into the life of Willy and Kevin.
Charles Barnum
January 10, 2013
Rest in peace Sally, we will always remember you and never forget how much fun you were and full of life.
Steve Radke
January 10, 2013
Tony and Family,
I'm so sad to see this. Reading Sally's obituary made it clear to me that she was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many! I know it's hard and I wish each day for you all to become just a little bit easier.
Your friend,
Steve
Debra Staton (Hockett)
January 9, 2013
I am so saddened of your loss. She was such a sweet young girl in my memories of her. You will all be in my prayers.
MarySue Gadbois Moffet
January 9, 2013
Tom and Bev, I am so very sorry for your loss of Sally, she was a wonderful person and a blessing to so many. Although I haven't seen her since we graduated, we sure did have a good time when we were together even when I ended up in the ER getting stitches in the bottom of my foot! Hugs to you both and the rest of your family.
Janice Gage
January 9, 2013
My heart goes out to all of Sally's friends and family. Sally and I became friends while working and acting together in SCAT productions. She was the sweetest, kindest and most gracious young woman...a brilliant reflection of her parents. Bless you all ~ Janice
Jenny (Swanson) Rose
January 8, 2013
I graduated with Sally from SWHS and will always remember her caring, warm spirit and smile. My prayers go out to her family in their loss of a wonderful individual.
Debbie Stafford
January 8, 2013
No candle will ever shine as bright as Sally's smile. Sally was my guiding light and inspiration as I traveled to N.C and back to WA. Reading her story showed me her faith, strength and how brave Sally was in her battle against cancer. I will always remember her as the little girl working along side her dad in Thrifty Foods and her smile that lit up a room. Thank you Sally for sharing your journey with us , you have truly earned your wings. Till we meet again.
January 8, 2013
Will miss you sissy! Love, Dawn
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