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Sara Katherine McGlynn
2003 - 2021
Sara Katherine McGlynn
2003 - 2021
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BORN
2003
DIED
2021
Sara McGlynn Obituary
A beautiful soul left this earth too early, on December 4, 2021, and our hearts are broken.
Sara Katherine McGlynn was born on July 5, 2003, to parents Kieran McGlynn and Cristina Poppe McGlynn. From her first moment, she brought joy to us and shared with us her joys:
Her joy in the natural world, playing with her brother on the beach by the family cabin. It was not uncommon to find little Sara covered in mud when returning from the water, giggling with happiness, and on one occasion exclaiming, 'Bugs love me!.' She also enjoyed hiking and camping. As a young lady, she began to pass on her love of the outdoors as a ski instructor and bicycle camp leader.
Her joy in the arts and learning, with loves as diverse as writing, drama, music, and mathematics. She was a published poet, and her words expressed the light and the darkness in life that we all experience. Passionate in her self-expression, sporting bright pink hair one day and deep purple the next, her appearance, clothes, and jewelry were as unique and special as she was. She loved the stage, acting in many middle and high school plays. She played ukulele and flute and had a singing voice that, if you were lucky enough to hear it, stayed with you long after her song ended.
Most beautiful of all, her joy in other people, especially those that needed love the most. She was a good friend, created new friendships by bringing others together, and often surprised her friends with a thoughtful gift or a kind word. She would do whatever she could to help those in need and was willing to listen with compassion and love. She had a generous spirit, and her dearest wish was for us to treat one another with acceptance, kindness, and love.
Sara is survived by her father Kieran McGlynn, mother Cristina Poppe McGlynn, and brother Seamus Gerard McGlynn. She also leaves behind grandmother Katherine Constable, many aunts, uncles and cousins, and friends from all walks of life. She was predeceased by grandfather Charlie McGlynn, grandmother Sally McGlynn, grandfather Richard Poppe, and grandfather Roger Constable.
A Celebration of Life for Sara will be held on Saturday, December 18 at 11:00 am at
The Elk's Club
14625 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.
As a tribute to Sara, we ask that attendees consider wearing pink, her favorite color.
Remembrances may be made in Sara’s name to:
Mohan Skiing & Boarding PO Box 685, Redmond, WA 98073
or
The Mountaineers 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
22 Entries
Ashlen Robinson
June 4, 2024
Thank you Sara for all you did for me. You ARE a beautiful soul. You deserved more love and kindness than you received. Rest in Paradise beautiful.
-Ash from Baltimore
Alyssa Kaspers
July 5, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Casandra Sanford
March 15, 2023
Hi Sara I just tried to text your number, I’m finding out now what has happened, my heart is so broken I love you Sara, you lit up my life in so many ways, you helped me through all the bad, we stuck together at Provo, please rest easy sweet soul
Yolanda Jackson
November 28, 2022
Sara,
My extra daughter, my sweet young lady, i miss you so much! I look at your pictures often and think about all of the wonderful times i got to share with you and the hugs i got to give you. I miss your smile, your laugh, your everything...i miss randomly running into you and waking up to find you in my house because my kids saw you outside and wanted to make sure that i saw you too! You were such a light, such a joy and i will always hold you close! Love you
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Bonnie Thursten
March 17, 2022
I am so sorry for you loss.
I miss you, fly high princess. -Jackson
Jackson Kaspers
December 25, 2021
How can I say “everything is gonna be okay” when you were the person MAKING everything okay? I can’t. It doesn’t seem right. Because it’s not gonna be okay and it’s not gonna be the same. But we can learn to grow around it. And grow with it. Even though losing you is the hardest thing that’s ever happened to me, I still want to be happy. Happy for you if not for myself. I want to do the things you never got to experience. I want to be there for your friends cause you aren’t here to watch them grow. I wish you were. I want you to watch me grow up. I want you to smile and hold my hand and tell me I’m doing great when walking down the aisle. I want you to sing me songs on ur Uke and paint mushrooms and clouds with me :( I miss you. I really do. It hurts how much I miss you.
Sara Eizen
December 18, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss. Holding your family close to our hearts. Sara Eizen, Jake & Luke Snyder
Elizabeth Walkup
December 18, 2021
I will always remember Sara’s joy in tide pools and forests. May your grief treat you tenderly, even for so great a loss.
joan sias
December 18, 2021
I will forever think of Sara aas smiling , with a light-filled face and with a joyful presence. I am so very sorry for this terrible loss.
Amanda Thornewell
December 18, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family. Sarah was a joy to know. Love and peace to all.
Susan Dorn
December 18, 2021
Your light will remain with your family, friends, and in this world Sara. You made the world a better place. You will be missed. Sending love to your family and all who cared about you.
Erika Walther
December 18, 2021
I am so very very sorry and my heart aches for her family and friends. I will always remember her beautiful smile that is so warm, contagious and inclusive of anyone nearby. A lovely soul. I am sending love and peace to her family.
Laura Mah
December 15, 2021
I am so very sorry for the world's loss. Sarah had a kind and loving heart that she shared with so many. My heart goes out to her parents and brother in this time.
Isabella King
December 14, 2021
A beautiful soul. A best friend. My heart goes out to Sara’s family for their loss.
Isabella King
December 14, 2021
Isabella King
December 14, 2021
Isabella King
December 14, 2021
Sara, I met you in band class in 6th grade. I remember I couldn’t make noise come out of my flute and you just sat there laughing at me we started talking and immediately become close friends. I remember going to your house one time and we were petting your neighbors cat across the street and this guy on a bike comes and he starts drinking your pool water from the backyard you looked at him and said “you know that’s pool water right?” And he said “I don’t care I’m thirsty” after he left we laughed so hard. I remember you gave me your phone number to text you and I thought it was the coolest thing because I had never had a friend text me before. I remember texting you all day about the randomest stuff. I loved getting into our wetsuits and tubing on lake Washington together with friends. I loved sitting next to you and giggling through concerts and band class. I remember one day I was singing yellow by Coldplay and I didn’t know you were listening and you told me that I was amazing singer. I still remember that because you saying that meant the world to me. When I took you on my church retreat we danced in the dark with glow sticks and played capture the flag. You were the first one out of anyone to go on the new swing. It was so high and scary. A 60 foot free fall and you just climbed the ladder and went for it. I probably wouldn’t have gone on it if you hadn’t You were so brave. I loved your laugh and your smile and how despite the hardships In your life you were always so positive. I love all the moments we shared, the tears we shed together, the secrets we told each other and the laughs. You were such a beautiful soul. I loved you so much and looked up to you. You were my first real true friend and you will be a part of me forever because you taught me to embrace myself and to love and laugh and be strong. I love Sara. I miss you. I hope you are peaceful and happy and safe.
- Isabella
Devora Eisenberg
December 14, 2021
My heart goes out to you all... I am so very sorry for this tragic loss.
Matt Monda
December 14, 2021
Beautiful words for a beautiful soul.
Gary Watts
December 14, 2021
She brought light into the World
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