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Grace Sayan Obituary

Grace Jean Sayan passed away peacefully with family by her side, in Tucson Arizona on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Grace was born in 1950 in Phoenix Arizona, to WWII veterans and parents of the Greatest Generation, Russel Sayan (1917-1989) and Gloria Magram (1922-1992). Grace is survived by her daughter Shelly Goode-Burgoyne, her son-in-law, Colonel Retired Michael Burgoyne, her grandchildren Ulysses Meritt Burgoyne, Odessa Liberty Burgoyne, her sister, Marcia Crosdale, her niece and nephews Alexandria Anaya, William Crosdale, and Christopher Bonhorst, and her dear friends, which numbers we cannot count. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation - at www.michaeljfox.org

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jun. 29 to Jul. 2, 2023.

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Tamika Farmer

June 12, 2025

I am so very sorry to learn of Miss Grace's passing. I knew her many years ago. I was just sitting here and her name popped into my head. Miss Grace was class personified. Rest in peace Miss Grace. Thank you for all the laughs and life lessons.

Nancy Knox

September 4, 2024

Grace was a classic! Tucson was her home and it is an emptier place since she left. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Kathy Hansen Burr

July 3, 2023

There was only one Gracie! she was such a prankster! We were such good friends for over 50 years. It breaks my heart that she had to suffer so much. I am thankful that she is finally at peace. I will always have my memories.

Shelly Goode Burgoyne

July 2, 2023

The Service will be held at the Arizona Inn on Sat July 22nd at 4pm. Arizona Inn: 2200 E Elm St, Tucson AZ 85719

Mary Cartter

July 2, 2023

I'll certainly miss my dear friend Grace and her great sense of humor.
What a blessing to have her friendship.
I love you Grace. Godspeed , my friend.

Debbi Johnson

July 1, 2023

I´m so sad to hear about Grace.
I have many found memories of fun things we did together.....her smile and laugh.
She holds a special place in my heart.
My love to Shelly and the family.
Hugs
Debbi Johnson

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22

Memorial service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Arizona Inn

2200 E Elm St., Tucson, AZ

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