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Sally Ann Kauzlarich

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Sally Ann Kauzlarich

Sally Ann Kauzlarich, died peacefully at the Hospice House, in Charlottesville, Sunday, October 3, 2010.

Sally was married for 58 years to James J. Kauzlarich and was a registered nurse at the University of Virginia Medical Center from 1973 until 1988 and from 1989 until 1990.

Sally was born on June 30, 1930, and raised by her paternal grandparents, Howard and Anna, in Unadilla, New York. She graduated as class Salutatorian from Unadilla Central High School. She attended Elmira College from September 1947 until June 1949 and obtained her pre-nursing certificate. She then went to Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in New York with a Dean Sage Memorial Scholarship and graduated in September 1952.

She met her husband, Jim, when she was at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on a blind date and enjoyed telling the story of how she fell in love.

She is survived by her brothers, Phil Smith and Roger Burr; her four children and their spouses, Ann Kauzlarich and Greg Miller, John Kauzlarich and Patti Kauzlarich, Susan Kauzlarich and Peter Klavins, and Jane Kauzlarich and Gene Ward; with 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several devoted nieces and nephews.

She was an active member of St. Paul's Memorial Church, serving on the vestry and other committees. She was a life-long Democrat and active member of the League of Women Voters.

Sally was generous and caring to her many friends and family. She was well-loved by her grandchildren and remembered for her interest in their concerns and successes. Sally was artistic, spending time being a potter and distributing many pieces both through craft fairs and to her many friends and family. She was an avid gardener, hiker and enjoyed traveling to England, meeting new people and having new experiences. She made many friends throughout her life with her vivacious spirit, great sense of humor and zest for life.

Sally's life will be celebrated in a memorial service 11 a.m Saturday, October 9, 2010, at St. Paul's Memorial Church at the University.

Donations in Sally's memory can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911; www.hopva.org.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

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So many memories! Sally and I were classmates at P.H., as it was called then. I moved to Seattle, and Jim & Sally were here for a few years, and we got together as families. When they returned to the east coast, we kept in touch and saw each other at P.H. reunions and even stayed with them in Virginia on one of those trips. I still have "Sally's dress", a sundress that she gave to me when we were graduating from Columbia. She felt that it never fit her properly. It has gone with me on dive...

I lived in Unadilla, and was a classmate of Sally's-1947. I remember her strict care by Grandmother Anna, who also
ran a tourist home. She and Phil's Grandfather, Howard, who was Postmaster, often sang on their Front porch "Gimmie Crack corn, and I don't Care. I visited Sally and Jim at Columbia and My husband and I visited them in Charlottesville, VA. where Our young children became acquainted. My Memory of our last meeting was in VA. Beach, where they watched my daughter...

I recently heard of Sally's passing. We worked together on the old Barringer wing of UVA hospital. She was one of my nursing mentors. Her compassion for her fellow man, her kindness to her co-workers, and her humor set a standard for me to follow. I will never forget something she taught me about being a nurse on a busy med-surg unit: that what we needed was "more speed and less haste". She was a joy to know and it always made my day these last years when I would run into her around town. ...

Dear Jim and Family,
We first got to know Sally when you came to work at Swansea University, South Wales, UK in the early 1980’s. I remember Sally saying many years later that the original plan had been to visit several churches in the area before deciding on which one to worship at regularly, however the welcome at St Mary’s was so warm, you decided to make it your base. Over the years, we have shared many experiences with you and we especially remember out many visits to Cambridge and...

Dear Jim, Phil, Ann, Susan, Jane, John & fmaily,
Sorry I am not able to be there but I send my love & a BIG hug to you all.
Sally's spirit, love and strength will always be with you all.
May you all find peace, love and shelter under God's loving arms.
Love,
Betty

We first met Sally in 1999 on one of the annual visits she and Jim made to Cambridge. It was plainly noticeable that her energy, warmth and enthusiasm for life made her shine like a beacon to all that gathered in her circle. We always looked forward to seeing her and Jim every year. Sally will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten.

Jim, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sally and Jim came to Swasnsea, South Wales, U.K.about 27years ago, and joined the congregation of St. Mary's Church. They made very many friends there, and Sally joined in several of the weekly activities.Her smile and calming nature is remembered by us. They visited the retirement home of Rev. Don and Rev. Ann Lewis at Llansaint when they entertained the congregation to their "Open" days there, and Rev.Ann was deeply moved to learn of Sally's passing.Sally also loved the Gower, especially...

Dear Jim, Phil and family,
Knowing the wonderful life you shared with Sally Ann, the memories you shared will comfort you. Class of 47, Unadilla Central
H.S. -great reunions, grampa Howard with his banjo-Gimme Crack
Corn--and Anna, g.ma-Checking on Sally. Lots of laughs these 60+
years-but sadness today. God bless all of you--Barbara Tyson Hartman

Dear Jane,
I am so sorry to learn about your mom. I remember her sweet smile and how kind she always was to me when we were kids. I am thinking of you and your family.