Sarajean Champagne Obituary

Champagne, Sarajean
81, died peacefully at home while surrounded by family, on April 1, 2012, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on October 27, 1930, in Los Angeles, California to loving parents George and Lillian Sweeney. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Fullerton College, California in 1956. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeastern University, Louisiana. Sarajean received a Master of Science in Nursing from LSU in 1986, the same year her daughter received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from LSU. She loved to cook and spend time with family and her favorite cat "Kiki". Her parents preceded her in death. She is succeeded by her loving husband Dr. Lloyd Champagne; daughter, Charmaine Berggreen and Dr. Paul Berggreen; son, Dr. Lloyd Jr. Champagne and Dr. Laura Champagne; grandchildren Elise and Nicole Berggreen; Lloyd III, Leighton and Lacey Champagne, and a granddaughter on the way. In honor of Sarajean's wishes, a private family celebration of life has been arranged with Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley. She will be greatly missed, but will remain with us always in memory. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality, joy for life, and tremendous love for her family. www.greenacresmortuary.net

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Sarajean Champagne

13 Entries

Rita Wallace

April 11, 2012

Dear Lloyd and family,
Tommy and I were so very saddened to read that Sarajean had passed away. Through all of these years we always enjoyed her company, admired her accomplishments and loved how she loved you, the kids and your grandkids.
Our thoughts are with you.

Rita and Tommy Wallace.

Gerard & Selma Ruth

April 11, 2012

Dear Lloyd and entire family,
We read the article about Sarajean. Selma and I were really sad to hear of her passing.We remember the days we met ya'll at Dr. Reiger's clinic 60 years ago
on Scenic Highway and all our fun times boat racing with the Tom Cat Baby-Corvette-camps-False River and all.We still go once a week to eat Mexican at the El Rio Grande!

April 9, 2012

To the family of Sarajean,we send our prayers. Our sincere sympathies.
Mr. and Mrs. Huey Sexton
(neighbors from long ago)

Rita and Joe Rishmany

April 8, 2012

Dear Dr. Lloyd, Sr. , Dr. Lloyd Jr. Charmaine , Dr. Paul, Dr. Laura and family
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are fortunate to have known Sarajean and enjoyed her wonderful cooking. What a lovely lady with a love of life and her family.
Sincere sympathy and love

Susan Dees

April 8, 2012

Dr. Champagne we are so sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Champagne. We started along time ago with you two at the office on Plank Road and then on to Essen Lane until you both retired. I still remember your beautiful flowers and Mrs. Champagne's paintings in the office. I can still hear her on the phone with the children also. You two were a great team together and we loved you both. My mother (Dorthy Smith) I think was one of your early patients and of course we were too. Thank you two for all the memories and the best healthcare we have ever received. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. It was an honor to have known her.

With love,
Dorothy Smith and Susan Dees

Brenda Higginbotham

April 8, 2012

One of my earliest chidhood memories is of Mrs.Champagne walking into an exam room in a little red brick building in north Baton Rouge to give me a shot.She and Dr.Champagne were apart of my families life from the time my brother and I were born,They saw all of us through the best and worst of times always with compassion and love.She will be in our heart and her family in our prayers. Brenda Partin Higginbotham

April 8, 2012

I remember the first day I met Sarajean and Lloyd in 1960. They were a fun loving couple. I am very sad to hear of her death. Their son Lloyd was friends with my son. Memories galore! Kandi B. Prejean, Baton Rouge, LA

April 8, 2012

DEAR CHARMAINE,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
WITH SYMPATHY,
DR. AND MRS. CARONA

April 8, 2012

Lloyd, Laura and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Springer.

sue obannon-bennis

April 4, 2012

I am saddened by the loss of a long time friend. We have kept in touch for
many years by emails and phone. She loved her family and Lloyd, Sr. so
much. I know they will miss her.
Sue obannon-bennis

Elsie Lavender

April 4, 2012

Our loss is God's gift. Luv you and will miss you.
Elsie Lavender, baton rouge, La.

Judy Weller

April 2, 2012

To Lloyd Sr., Charmaine and Paul & girls, Lloyd Jr. and Laura & children & Stephanie:

How saddened I am for the passing of your wife, Mom, Grandma & lovely Sarajean. With my deepest sympathy!!! She was a wonderful gal, and I feel fortunate to have known her and shared time, love, and cooking with her. She will be missed terribly by both my dear friend Dolores and I. Her gumbo, jumbalaya and many of her other cajun delicacies will live ON!!! With deep regrets, Judy Weller

Dolores Gallaway

April 2, 2012

To the Champagne and Berggreen families,

My dear friend will be missed terribly. Oh, how we loved to cook and go to the movies together!!!! She commented so many times on how "eirily" similar our likes and dislikes were, our love of cooking , etc. and our extreme love for our grandchildren. As I said, I will miss Sarajean, my very dear friend, and anything I can do for Lloyd or the rest of the family, please do not hesitate to call!!! I am here, as Sarajean would be for me, with open arms and a heavy heart. Much love to everyone Dolores Gallaway

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