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Sarah Gorsuch Obituary

GORSUCH Sarah Rose (Skaates) Gorsuch, 70, of Westerville, died November 24, 2005. Born February 11, 1935 in Marietta, OH to Rolland and Alice Plumer Rose, she grew up in Gallia and Pickaway Counties. Sarah graduated from Otterbein College and the Ohio State University. A lover of writing, stories, and young people, Sarah taught many years at Blendon Middle School; she also served as director of Christian Education at Church of the Master United Methodist. She will be missed by friends in many Westerville church, college, and community groups. In addition to her parents, Sarah was predeceased by her husband Richard H. Gorsuch. Survivors include children, Joanna Skaates (Ralph) Schroer of New Paltz, NY, Calvin (Laura) Skaates of Westerville, Hans Gorsuch of Lithopolis, and Heidi (Michael Doran) Gorsuch of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Ethan and Olivia Skaates and Celina, Caroline and Carl Schroer; siblings Anne Rose of Huntington Beach, CA, and Lewis and Claudia Rose of Enosburg Falls, VT; and a loving extended family. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville, where service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given for creation of the Sarah's Children's Corner at the Otterbein College library. Mail donations to "Class of '56 Exhibition of Creative Talent," c/o Sonya Evans, Office of Alumni Relations, One Otterbein College, Westerville, OH 43081.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2005.

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Rodney Richberg

November 26, 2005

To Cal and Laura:

God saw a beautiful flower in his garden and needed it to brighten up heaven. Your Mom is now a part of that great cloud of witnesses watching over us. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know her.

You and your family are in our prayers.



God Bless You,

Rodney and Maggie Richberg

Heidi Gorsuch

November 26, 2005

Sarah,



I so admired your active presence in the lives you touched. Never did you take the easy route. Your dedication to working on behalf of the homeless, mentoring young writers, providing support to fellow church members, or caring for (our) family pets that seemed to be dropped at your doorstep:), ever was consistent, and performed with characteristic sincerity and dignity. Most of all, thank you for being there for my father, especially when he most needed a companion and friend in his personal life. Also, I always will be indebted to you for taking great care of Hans and giving him a family.



Our afternoon teas were the hightlight of my week. Thanks for always listening and for having the intelligence and grace to know how to carry a true conversation. Some days, I am certain we could have chatted all day at your dining room table. I will so miss our talks. Mike and I felt so special that you always remembered to honor us on our special days like birthdays and anniversaries. Thanks for understanding that I was overdue to move away, and that it was more than time for me to live in Las Vegas. (Yes, Sarah, I can finally breathe!:)



You have left a wonderful legacy to your children, grandchildren, and community members.



Love Always,

Heidi Gorsuch

C.J. Harrison

November 26, 2005

Sarah touched so many lives, She had the Rose family gift that children instinctively felt. She was a person that could be nurturing, always a kind word, and knew how to make everyone feel important and loved. I will miss you Sarah

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