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Gary Sauer Obituary
1935-2012
Gary Anthony Sauer, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Littleton, CO. He was born April 7, 1935 at Saint Mary's hospital, Milwaukee, WI. He was a resident of Valencia, CA since 1974.
Gary had a lifetime love of chess, and was a prolific player, achieving a USCF rating of Expert at one time. A member of several Chess Clubs, he was the President of the Valencia Chess Club. He participated in Parents Without Partners and Toastmasters, while being sole proprietor of his Computer Maintenance business. He enjoyed his annual trips to Paris, France and Littleton, CO, where his son (Jon) lives. He also was an avid Green Bay Packers fan… 'Go Packers!!'
Gary is survived by his children: Jody Goff (Chas), Jon Sauer, Jill Harrington (Bruce), Jeff Sauer, and Jackie Sauer; his grandchildren: Areyl, Journey, Terra, Mirage, Kevin, Kristy, Micah, and Atina; his sister, Phyllis McGrath and brother, Dick Sauer.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 23233 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Interment will follow at Eternal Valley, 23287 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
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Anita Rasper
October 17, 2012
Always smiling, always positive, always helpful, that's how you lived your life. Thanks for helping me out when I needed it.
Armine Jones
October 15, 2012
Always a smile on your face! RIP, Gary.
Armine Jones
October 15, 2012
I met Gary through Parents Without Partners (PWP) about 7 years ago, when my sister and I joined the group. He was so generous in allowing us to use his home for our weekly meetings. Not a bad bone in his body. Always a smile on his face. This photo posted here is how I will always remember you, Gary. Because of you, I've made so many lifelong friends, Gary. Thank you for the friendship!
Jona Lestan
October 15, 2012
Gary, I always knew I was in for a great conversation when you were around. No one was ever a stranger to you. Just a friend you have not met yet. You could talk to anyone and make them feel like they knew you all their life. What a wonderful gift to have during the time you were here. I can only believe you are still making friends while beating them at chess in heaven. Thank you for let me know just a small piece of you. You will be truly missed. My God be with your family in this time of need.
October 14, 2012
Gary, You will be greatly missed at our french club "soiree's". You were always so kind in thinking of others, like the time when you heard my mother loved the Sacred Heart churches of Paris, you bought a book of them, just for her, even though you had met her only once, many years ago. May you rest in peace in heaven, where you belong. sincerely: Julie and Carl
October 13, 2012
We will truly miss you at all our French Club reunions where you shared your wonderful photos and stories of Paris with us.Rest in peace.
Christina and Abdel
October 13, 2012
Dear Gary, It was always so nice seeing you at the French Club. We loved all the stories from your trips and were amazed by your photos albums from all the churches that you "collected". We all miss your cheerful outlook on life.
Evelyne
October 13, 2012
Gary, we will miss you dearly. Breakfast after mass on Sunday won't be the same without you and we surely will miss you at our French Club gatherings. You were such a francophile, and we always appreciated your love of France, the French people, and the French culture. Rest in peace dear friend.
Your Friends, Charlie and Annick Allen
Ron Kulbe
October 12, 2012
Rest in peace, Gary. I know Jon loved your visits and the whole neighborhood enjoyed your vibrant and friendly nature.
October 12, 2012
Rest in peace dear friend. I will miss our conversations and your pictures. It was a pleasure knowing you. Love, Norma Jean Day
Cousin Mary Wick (Marx)
October 11, 2012
Thanks for all the memories we shared as children at Wtarford WI at the cottage.
Rest in peace
Gary in Paris, Summer 2012
Jay Stallings
October 10, 2012
Jay Stallings
October 10, 2012
Gary meant a lot to me and my family. He always encouraged our efforts to bring chess to Santa Clarita. Thanks to Gary's support and mentoring, we have taught chess to over 30,000 students. His influence will continue to resonate. I can think of at least a few young men who were greatly influenced directly by the kindness and mentoring that Gary offered so freely. In Paris this summer, he gave us a few days of his time to show us the city, including the chess park in Luxembourg Garden. Gary, we will miss your kind and gentle soul terribly. At least we will always have Paris. With Love - Jay, Michel, Ryan, and Jackson Stallings
Jon Sauer
October 10, 2012
Thanks for all the wonderful visits you made to Kathy and I in Littleton, CO; and all the wonderful times we shared. The memories will last forever.
Kristy Harrington
October 10, 2012
Rest in peace. I love you so much grandpa. You are such an inspiration to family and friends. I will always charish your smile.
October 10, 2012
Rest in peace, dear Gary, you were a very nice person.
Françoise Lester
Paris, France
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