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Sarah Hacker Obituary

Sarah Johnsrud Hacker July 7, 1950 - Nov. 13, 2009 Resident of Orinda Passed away unexpectedly at the Stonehouse in Placerville. Mother of two boys: Sam and Matt. Graduated from USC. Received Masters Degree from St. Mary's College. Loved travel, art, and entertaining. Survived by her husband Peter; sister Carolyn Boone; and brother Jeff Johnsrud. She touched many people with her kindness and generosity. Services will be held on December 2, 2009 at 11:30 at St. Stephens Church, Orinda, California. In lieu for flowers, donations can be made to St. Stephens Church or a charity of your choice in Sarah's name.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29, 2009.

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Melissa Slama-Jones

December 1, 2009

Dear Peter, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Sarah October '08 in Sausalito. I enjoyed getting to know her and truly adored her. She inspired me to be a better woman, and mother to my children. Iv'e learned so much from her sharing her experiences in life, and think of her often. I am blessed to have known her. God Bless you and all of her family.
Melissa Slama-Jones (Nashville, TN)

December 1, 2009

Dear Peter, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Sarah October '08 in Sausalito. I enjoyed getting to know her and truly adored her. She inspired me to be a better woman, and mother to my children. Iv'e learned so much from her sharing her experiences in life, and think of her often. I am blessed to have known her. God Bless you and all of her family.
Melissa Slama-Jones (Nashville, TN)

Amy Berkowitz

December 1, 2009

Peter,
I am so sorry, I just heard the news and am terribly saddened. Sarah held such a special place in my heart after the time we spent together in Sausalito. My prayers go out to you.
Amy Berkowitz

November 27, 2009

Dear Peter,

I can't believe she's gone. We had planned to meet after I returned from Europe in January. I have such special memories of you both dating back to the time the boys were babies.
Fondest regards, Jean Giffard

Linda & Michael Schneider

November 26, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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