Sally Ann Laughman

1954 - 2015

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

Sally Laughman Obituary

A longtime resident of Lodi, CA, Sally is now with our Lord in Heaven after losing her short but courageous battle with cancer. Beloved mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. Preceded in death by her husband Doug Laughman. Survived by her son Josh Laughman, sisters Susan Hefler and Amy Guthrie, brothers Peter Hefler and Andrew Hefler, and three nieces. Sally was an accomplished graphic design artist for Duncan Press in Lodi. Her passion was rescuing abandoned cats, restoring them to health, and finding homes for them.
The family would like to thank all of Sally's wonderful friends for their love and support during her time of need. A private memorial will be scheduled to celebrate her life. Donations can be made in her honor to the Animal Friends Connection Humane Society of Lodi.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jul. 1 to Jul. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Sally Laughman

11 Entries

JoAnn Hefler - Matuszczak

April 25, 2024

So sad to hear about this we where cousins lived next door. We moved to Chicago and lost touch with that part of family. I remember that family well such good times in Fork Township ,Pa. Wish I knew where her sister Amy was.

Karen Guerrero

April 25, 2024

Aah so sad to hear this was a battle with Cancer
A battle our Grandma Bessie Lesher Hefler also had. Sally was a wonderful older Cousin i knew from living next door but then poof
We lost touch
Our Dad her Dads brother Tom
We all moved away at one point. :-(
Prayers of Peace to her close friends and family.
Love her cousin
Karen Guerrero (Hefler)

Nancy Lee Sperando

April 24, 2024

I have been thinking of Sally. I am her cousin Nancy. We played together all the time. We lived next to each other. We did so many things. We got in trouble together, looked for different bugs together. I wish we would have stayed in contact, but I am glad to see this.

Kathie Standart

July 15, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Sally's passing. I worked with her way back for State (American) Savings. What a fun co-worker she was. We shared many laughs together. My prayers are with you all.

Joanne Shephard

July 8, 2015

Josh and family. I worked with Sally many years ago in PA. She was such a fun person to be around. I am sorry to learn of her passing. I am sure she had many friends who loved her as well as her family who will always cherish her memory.

June Aaker

July 6, 2015

It's been over a week and my heart still aches. I keep thinking I'll see her car at work or an e-mail from her. She's know our family since I was 9-10 years old. She taught me so many things (good & not-so-good - ha ha)and her stories will have me laughing for days, months and years. I thank God that Sally lived on her own terms and was a free spirit. I am even more thankful that she knew God and I will get to see her again so we can pick up where we left off. Run free my sweet, sweet friend and I'll see you again...

Jackie and Loren Perry

July 4, 2015

To Josh and the family of Sally, we send our heartfelt sympathy due to loss of such a wonderful part of your family. Sally was so likeable, talented, amenable, friendly, compassionate, kind, loving, easy going, helpful and could be counted on. We as her friends miss her too. We had the privilege of working with her on the Lodi Historical Society Board and came to appreciate her many talents. Her crooked smile was so contagious and will remain with us until we meet again. God be with you and comfort you at this very difficult time.

Patricia Sherman

July 3, 2015

We are so sorry for the loss of Sally, she was an amazing person, very kind and thoughtful. She was a great supporter of Animal Friends Connection, she designed many beautiful flyers and posters over the years to help AFC. She loved her cats, rescuing and rehoming many of them. We (AFC) have been entrusted to care for five her cats and will make sure that they all have loving and safe futures. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her son and her siblings. Animal Friends Connection

Teresa Higgins

July 2, 2015

I was saddened to see the passing of Sally. I am a friend of Pete, Chris and the girls and just lost my 20-year-old daughter (a dear friend of Maddy Hefler) to cancer last November. My heart aches for your family and just know that surrounding yourselves with lots of love is how we are getting through a similar tough time. May God bless all of you and I pray that you find strength to lift each other up and act as a rock in your family's foundation as you put your lives back together. Our deepest sympathies. The Higgins Family

Joyce Garabrandt

July 1, 2015

Josh. I'm so sorry at the loss of your mom. She was one of my oldest, dearest friends since we were very young. I'll love and miss her forever. Thank you Pete and Judy too, for everything. God bless my friend, for she's free again. God bless you josh, and all her family and friends. Love, Joyce.❤ remember her smile!

Wanda Villaron

July 1, 2015

Josh, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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