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1940

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2015

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Sally Edens Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Sally Edens
Start: 2016-01-16T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-17T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Green Street Mortuary

Sally Edens

Passed away from complications of a stroke on New Year's Eve in San Francisco - a city which embraced her since the day she arrived in the mid 1960's. Sally was born in County Antrim, Ireland on March 18, 1940 and immigrated to America in her teens-intent on finding herself on her own terms. The friends she leaves behind will remember her spirit, her high style, her loyalty and her love of life and all things beautiful. "Freedom" was her motto and throughout her life she sought jobs where she could feel good about her contributions. From her first job at UCSF Medical Ctr. to the Pathology Dept. at Presbyterian Hospital - where her high heels, red hair, big smile and infectious laugh made her a favorite. She was the director of the Utilization Management Dept. at CPMC and later worked as a consultant at Brown and Toland. A loyal friend who saw irony, as well as the humor of life's twists and turns, she was always there to console and comfort. And when appropriate, to lift a glass of champagne.
She is survived by her loving partner, David Belding and a legion of friends. She will be missed by all. Her friends wish to thank the staff of SF Kaiser Hospital for taking such good care of Sally in the last few months of her life.
A Memorial Service will be held at Green Street Mortuary, 649 Green St., S.F. on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 from 3pm to 5pm. A celebration of her life will be held in March.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Sally Edens

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35 Entries

Dorothy Eberhard

January 26, 2017

So sad to hear of Sally's passing. Knew something was wrong as I tried to send an email but it came back as did a letter sent to her old address. Sally and I knew each other when we were in our teens and twenties and used to travel to work in the train from Finaghy, Belfast. She was the one who suggested I move to South Africa where I have been very happy. Sally and I had lunch at the Europa Hotel in Belfast some years ago when I took my husband to meet my Irish family. David, I really feel for you as I lost my dear husband almost 3 years ago. Time heals a bit but a loved one will always be in your heart.

May 9, 2016

I just found out Sally passed away! Thanks you for being such a great friend.

Cary

Iris Kingsley

February 5, 2016

I have just found out via the Internet that Sally passed away! I am her niece - her brother's daughter living in South Africa. I have been sick with worry since not hearing from her from October of last year. I'm so privileged to have known her fiery spirit , sense of humour and love of life. We communicated regularly via email. Will miss you so much, Sadie.

January 22, 2016

So glad to have known Sadie for over 50 years. She was a true and dear friend. It was a joy to know her and I will miss her.
Margaret Crothers, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Donaldl Thurston

January 19, 2016

Sally was my favorite redhead ever since I first met her met in 1981. She walked into the living room of my partner and me and I thought, "Who is this vivacious and beautiful women?" That first impression only deepened over the years. She loved life and lived it well with energy and spirit. I will miss her and her infectious laugh.

I extend my condolences to David, her family and all her friends.

Jan Freeman

January 16, 2016

Dearest Sally you will be sorely missed by all of your friends and family. I will especially missed your contagious laugh. Love always,

Gary Staggs

January 16, 2016

I first met Sally around 1981. Sally loved life and it showed in the way she lived, her smile, and her infectious laugh. Sally was a great help to me last year when a good friend of our's passed away. She was there when I needed her. My condolences to David and Sally's family. We have all lost a wonderful person. God bless you Sally.

I will miss you my dear friend Sally.

Lois Anderson

January 15, 2016

Vena & Kathleen Davidson

January 15, 2016

Beautiful and fun loving memories of our dear cousin Sadie. We always looked forward to her childhood visits and later during her visits home from USA.
Lovingly remembered by Vena & Kathleen.

Fond memories of Sally, known to me through Jean Englebach. Lovely times with her and Jean's friends over the years.

Christine Conway

January 14, 2016

Johanna Miller

January 13, 2016

I am so sorry Sally has passed on. I will miss her very much . I met her in the early 1970's and the friendship has lasted for a long time with lots of laughs, some tears and many stimulating conversations. Blessings to you on your new journey, Sally and to you, David, on you loss.

January 13, 2016

So sorry to hear of Sally's passing,,,,She was a beautiful vision in North Beach with her red hair and lovely smile. She is loved and will be missed!

Sally - 2013

Jean Englebach

January 13, 2016

So sorry to hear of Sadie's passing. so glad we were able to meet her on our trip to San Franciso in 2012.
She was so full of life and enriched the lives of those close to her.

Jennifer & Collin Rice.
Maghaberry

Audrie,Neil and Quintin Higginson

January 12, 2016

Sadie was one of the most loveliest people I knew ,we always loved to see her when she returned home to Ireland .As a young child I always remembered Sadie's thick red hair and her love for high heeled shoes ,every time she visited my mums she never appeared to age .Her contagious smile will be missed by many .You have been taken to soon Sadie RIP

Sadie with Audrie, Neil and Quintin in Ireland

Audrie Higginson

January 12, 2016

Sally & Barry lunch at Cliff House

Jean Englebach

January 11, 2016

Lyla Stevenson

January 11, 2016

Sadie, as she was known to me, was a true, dear friend as well as my cousin. When she came to visit, we always had plenty to talk about, we shared everything and usually ended up laughing or crying, whatever the occasion called for. It is so hard to accept that I'll never see her again, she had hoped to visit Ireland this year with her friend Marianne but sadly this will not happen now.
My whole family appreciate the love and attention David showed to Sadie throughout their relationship and right up to the end.
Rest in peace Sadie until we meet again.

Lyla and Fred

Jean Englebach

January 11, 2016

Sally and I met in S.F. the fall of 1968. Our arrival in sunny CA was within 2 months of each other; she from Vancouver and I from PA. We became flatmates for a couple of years, travel companions, and very close friends. Most of all, Sally became to be my closest confidant and 'family'. I will miss her daily presence greatly for all her sparkling qualities but will equally cherish forever the privaledge of sharing 47 wonderful years which has so greatly enriched my life and memories.
Thank you Sally for being you!

Angela Napuk

January 10, 2016

Dearest Sally, my flat mate and friend since 1968. So full of life and sunshine and adventure, she brought colour to my life. She came to visit my family in Scotland and share her unique view of life. They all adored her.
Thank you for being such a loyal friend and for being you.
Knowing Sally was a privilege, she will be sorely missed.

My sympathy to David and all her friends.

Maureen Carroll

January 10, 2016

Suzi Keyte

January 10, 2016

"When Irish eyes are smiling, Sure it's like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy, All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling, They'll steal your heart away!"

Sally stole our hearts & will be greatly missed! Hugs, Suzi❤

Honora Harty

January 10, 2016

Missing my dear friend Sally, you always made me laugh out loud.
I shall dearly miss spending more time with you but will cherish the memories. RIP

January 9, 2016

So thankful for 60 years of friendship in Ireland and California.
Sally blessed everyone she met with joy ,laughter, kindness and generosity.
We traveled many miles together. What a wonderful time of fellowship and reminiscing as we recently celebrated our 76 th birthdays in San Francisco.
Loving sympathy to David and all her friends. We shall miss Sally so much.
Marion and Tom Goodwin , and all Marion's family in North Ireland. .

Linda Fontana

January 9, 2016

Sally,

We will miss you at all our get-togethers and at the 2211. Your energy and sense of fun can not be duplicated.

Linda and Lorenzo

Donna Greyell

January 9, 2016

I met Sally in the early 70s and worked with her a while in the Pathology Dept. at CPMC. Thus began decades of a great friendship, all the while bouncing around San Francisco, checking out the latest and greatest restaurants and introducing friends, new and old. She seemed to know everyone and was the sparkle in every crowded room. I will dearly miss our catch-up phone calls and the wonderful stories she would tell. Rest in peace, my friend.

Monica Lanzoni

January 9, 2016

What a wonderful and beautiful lady, you will be missed

pauline & John Prather

January 9, 2016

We will all miss you Dear Sally

January 9, 2016

Sally will be missed for a long, long time.
Sharon Marcum

Christmas Eve 2015 with Sharon and Suzi

Judy Junghans

January 9, 2016

Sally will be missed by her many neighborhood friends, and she will always have a place in hearts. God blessed us with Sally; now she rests in His loving embrace.

Rhonda Mouawad

January 8, 2016

So blessed to have had the chance to meet you after all these years . Will never forget the fun time we had with you and Auntie Marion in Santa Monica 1 1/2 years back . Thoughts and prayers to David , family and friends

Sandra Graham

January 7, 2016

Sadie,as her family knew her in Ireland, was the most vivacious,friendly,gorgeous,compassionate person anyone could hope to meet. She was actually my mum's younger cousin but I considered her a close friend. She visited us when she could and was always the same Sadie. No matter how much time elapsed between visits we could always just pick up where we left of. Sadie never seemed to age a bit, always full of vitality, up for a laugh with a wonderful lust for life.
My husband and I managed to visit Sadie in the 80s where we had the most fantastic time. We had hoped to visit again but sadly now it is too late!
We will miss this lovely lady so much but will always remember her beautiful smile and infectious laugh.
You were taken from us too soon Sadie..rest in peace.
Sandra and Ron xx

Nan Seaton

January 7, 2016

Deepest sympathy to David and all Sally's friends

Jennifer Blalock

January 6, 2016

I hope time moves quickly to heal the pain we feel by the departure of this great lady and my best friend of 43 years. Now Sally has the friendship of angels.

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