Sarah Frost
September 15, 1963 - July 23, 2019
Monterey
Sarah Kathryn Frost, recently of Monterey, passed away on July 23, 2019 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital following a brief illness and surrounded by her family. Sarah was born on September 15, 1963 as the youngest child to Edward and Signe (Seena) Frost in San Jose, CA. The family moved to Watsonville in 1964 and Sarah and her siblings attended MacQuiddy Elementary School, E.A. Hall Middle School and Watsonville High School, where she graduated in 1981.
Sarah attended Cabrillo College and San Jose State University (SJSU), receiving a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1992. She also received a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy from SJSU in 2002 and a PhD in Human Science from Saybrook University in 2011.
When Sarah was just 4 years old, she suffered a stroke and spent many months at Stanford Children's Hospital and years of physical therapy to address partial paralysis of her left arm and leg. She always had a positive attitude and a big smile in the face of adversity. As a child and teenager, Sarah enjoyed time every summer at Easterseals Camp Harmon for children with disabilities—first as a camper and later working as a camp counselor. As an adult, Sarah used this wealth of personal experience to serve and help hundreds of children as an Occupational Therapist working for more than 20 years with the Monterey County Office of Education. To those who worked with her, Sarah was an awesome therapist and a loyal friend. She cared deeply for those she served and her determined, persistent manner made her a force to be reckoned with.
Sarah was an exceptionally kind and compassionate person and she had many friends from all the different phases of her life. She loved adventure and travel. After graduating college, she spent six months working at King's College hospital in London, while also taking time to explore England, Europe and Egypt, making many new and lasting friendships. Back home in California, she continued to stay close to her childhood and neighborhood friends and loved poolside weekends at Santa Nella. As she settled into her career, she fostered a new set of Monterey friends and colleagues who cherished her kindness, loyalty, and caring nature.
And Sarah was deeply loved by her family. She was an amazing daughter, a sweet sister, a fabulous aunt and her absence leaves a huge hole in her family net. She has joined her Mom amongst the angels and has become a shining star in the universe. She leaves behind her father, Ed Frost, siblings, Jennifer Frost, Paul Frost (Cindy), and Meg Gorny (Doug), as well as several nephews and a niece.
A private cremation will be held at Soquel Cemetery and a Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2pm at the Elkhorn Yacht Club in Moss Landing, California. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in her memory to Easterseals Camp Harmon or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Monterey Herald Obits on Aug. 1, 2019.

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Kate Dorto

July 26, 2020

Sarah is still so frequently a part of my teaching- her positivity and smiling face pops into my head when ever I am waivering in my teaching skills. And with this COVID 19 Distance Learning, her smile has kept me stretching my imagination to help me create ideas that will help reach my little ones through online ZOOM meetings. Even though we can't be physically close, I know Sarah is there supporting us.

August 15, 2019

My name is Judy Domhoff Stenovich and I ahd thr pleasure of meeting Sarah through her wonderful proud mother, Seena. Sarah seemed to have a spirit of joy and comfort that emanated from her smile and easy manner.

I send my best wishes to all the family...Ed and of course the sky diving brothrr and sister in law that I was abre to accompany on a very fun day many years ago! Her spirit will live on..

Besr wishes to a remarkable family..., Judy

Sam, Maureen and Nick Dodson

August 13, 2019

We were fortunate to know Sarah and share a patio for a few years in Seaside. Her kind gentle spirit is an inspiration for all. Sarah, may you soar with the birds, sip wine and always enjoy your roses. Thank you for being such a good friend and neighbor.

Kate Dorto

August 8, 2019

Anyone who worked with Sarah was witness to her compassion and dedication to the children she served. She took the time to speak with the classroom staff in order to truly get to know each and every child. She worked with them on orthopedic needs that truly effected their daily functioning increasing their ability to participate in life.
It was apparent that Sarah loved life and her family. She spoke often of her father and his experiences with the penguins. She was always excited when she was going to see her nieces and nephews and would brag on their accomplishments.
Her smile and warmth will be truly missed!

August 6, 2019

I will sincerely miss you. You were a GREAT O.T.

Sincerely, Sergio Terán

Kathy Smith

August 2, 2019

My condolences to the family. Sarah was a wonderful person. Always had a smile on her face. She will be missed dearly. Work wont be the same without her.

Leah Wendel

July 31, 2019

I worked with Sarah at MCOE for 4 years while my husband was stationed in CA. She was extremely helpful to me when I first started and always had the time to help me when I needed it. She was a kind and caring person and will be deeply missed.

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