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Sara Shao Obituary
She was a graduate of the Ludington High School Class of 1957. Sara was a class officer, sang in the choir, a varsity cheerleader and Homecoming Queen.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert W. Shao and Lorne M. Shao, both of Eastern Washington. In addition, brothers Peter, LHS Class of 1959 (Doris Carole) and David (Rhonda), LHS Class of 1960, plus many nieces and nephews also survive.
Sara will be joining her loving parents, Dr. Robert and Loretta Ostrander, longtime Ludington residents. Sara Jean's friends will remember her kindness, loyalty and beautiful smile.
Funeral arrangements have already taken place. No date for a memorial service has been set at this time. Donations in her name can be made to either Community Cats TNR, P.O. Box 384, Ludington, MI 49431 or Community Foundation of Mason County; ATTN: LHS Class of 1959 Class Scholarship Fund, 119 S. Rath Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431
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Memories and Condolences
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The Rev. Jean Scribner
March 13, 2024
I remember Sara as a good friend. I was stunned when I walked into church last Sunday to learn of her death. That was a teary service We had so many happy conversations as she was taking me home to my retirement community which was near her own home. We reminisced about our youths in Michigan & Wisconsin. May the angels carry her to her rest.
The Rev. Jean Scribner
March 13, 2024
Sara brightened my life every week at our church in her participation and in providing me rides home to a retirement community near her home. I was stunned to walk into church last week and learn of her death. It was so unexpected & we had had such happy conversations in reminiscing about our midwest youth, her in Michigan & I in Wisconsin. I will really miss her.
Sue Gustafson Paolicelli
March 12, 2024
I remember Sara as an intelligent, kind person & as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. As a young child, I remember petting her pet horse, Stormy, which inspired my love for horses as well. In recent years we reconnected & shared memories of our families enjoying time spent at their log cabin on the bluffs above Lake Michigan. Sara will be greatly missed by her family & those who were lucky enough to know her. Susie Gustafson Paolicelli
A friend
March 12, 2024
What a fantastic person, beautiful on the inside and out! She will be missed.
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