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Sarah Hansel Obituary
October 13, 1989 - October 16, 2020
Sacramento, California - Sarah passed away at the age of 31 on October 16, 2020, surrounded by the comfort and love of her husband, sister, and parents.
She loved art, nature, literature, animals, and all of her many friends and family members who had the opportunity to share their lives with her.
Sarah was born and raised in Sacramento and attended C.K. McClatchy High School, where she grew close with many of her dearest lifelong friends. She later graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in English and Women's Studies.
She went on to work as a graphic designer & art director at the Sacramento News & Review, and spent her free time gardening, illustrating, and volunteering with the Sacramento SPCA.
Sarah is survived by her husband and partner of 10 years, John Blake, her twin sister, Kristin Hansel, her parents, Kate Williams & Peter Hansel, her step-parents, Tom Gohring & Debbie Vorous, her step-siblings, Tristan Gohring, Ashley Gohring, Caroline Gohring, Alanna Vourous, & Jeanette Vorous, her two beloved dogs, Vontae & Jenny, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Sarah will forever be remembered for her loving, gentle, and compassionate spirit, and the warmth she shared with everyone she encountered.
A celebration of Sarah's life will be held at a private ceremony in early November.
To help honor Sarah's memory, please consider making a donation to the Sacramento SPCA or Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Linda Kingsley
November 6, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Sarah’s passing. She was a bright light in our Healing Images art group. She will be missed.
I will support the nature center in her honor.
Susan Myers
October 29, 2020
To Sarah's family, I have always enjoyed the loving, close knit group that the McClatchy lunch bunch ladies have had for so many years. All the young ladies seem to genuinely care and love each other and always seem to have such a wonderful time at their get togethers. I have always admired their dedication to each other. I know they are devasted by the loss of their great friend, Sarah. My condolences to her family and dear friends. I'd like to think that you all have a guardian angel to watch over you and all the lunch bunch babies. RIP sweet Sarah. Love, Susan Myers (aunt of Emily Suter and Missy Kranz)
Emily blake-kessel
October 27, 2020
Jan Tamayo
October 26, 2020
Dear Kate, Peter, Kristen and John,
I am so very sorry to hear of your precious Sarah’s passing. She was a beautiful, talented, kind girl when I knew her and I’m certain became more so as she was obviously so loved by all of you. Please know I will be praying for peace for your hearts and minds. I hope you feel her close to you often. Some time in the not too distant future, I hope you will be able to think of her more often with smiles than with tears.
Much love to you all.
Emily Blake-Kessel
October 25, 2020
Deepest condolences.
Let there be light.
Godspeed to my nephew John, my niece Charlotte, my sister-in-law Kathy and Sarah's entire family.
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