Sally Louise Despars

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Sally Despars Obituary

Sally Louise Despars 77, of Tempe, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2006 in Tucson, Arizona. Born August 6, 1929 in Los Angeles, California to Helen and George Simkins. She grew up playing with her sister, Jane, brothers, Bill and George and friends in the hills of El Segundo before it became overpopulated. Sally graduated from El Segundo High School and over the years enjoyed many reunions with dear friends from that time. She made her career out of Nursing after graduating from the Queen of Angels College of Nursing in 1952. She married in 1954 and moved to Tempe in 1969 where she lived for 37 years and enjoyed raising her children. She indulged her passions for golf, tennis, sewing, playing Scrabble, and telling stories to make people laugh. However, most of all, she lived for her family, her sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, and more than anything, her five children. She is survived by her son, Robert Despars of Poway, California; daughter, Jane (Jim) Hale of Tucson, Arizona; son, Charles (Paula) Despars of DuPont, Washington; daughter, Alixe Ann (Doug) Husted of Coolidge, Arizona; son, Pat (Sharon) Despars of Chandler, Arizona; and her 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children, family and friends. Family members will celebrate Sally's life at a later date, with scattering of her ashes over the ocean in celebration of her love for the water. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Casa de la Luz Hospice for taking such great care of our Mom. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Casa de la Luz Foundation, 400 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704 or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Sally Despars

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Kathie Jeune

August 26, 2006

Sorry to hear about your loss, Sally was a wonderful, happy, full of life person and will be greatly missed by many. Hope all of your wonderful memories of her help you as a family. Take care.

Kristy Robertson

August 21, 2006

I remember going to Smittys and getting food... I mainly got Pizza :) When we would drive places we would go in your red car... I remember thinking we were so cool with the top down. You would let me press your garage door opener... I can still remember the sound of your garage door, it always made a different sound then most! You would take us to Kiwanis park and we would go in the pool there. We had a lot of fun times!

August 19, 2006

I’m sorry for the loss of you Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. I know how hard it is to loose a family member that you are close to and who has made so many special memories for you throughout your life. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Take Care,

Pam Kaider (Dawn Husteds Mom)

Alaina Despars

August 18, 2006

My Grandma was very special to me. She had so many talents...

She was the best cook ever...she used to make me cinnamon rolls without the raisons, because I didn't like raisons. I used to love going to visit her and swimming in her pool. It was always fun getting into the toy closet full of toys to play with. She taught me how to sew; I still have so many things she sewed for me. She also taught me to play Scrabble. I used to look forward to our games together. I learned so much from her. She will be missed very much and will always be in my heart. I know one day I will see her again in heaven. God Bless you Grandma.

Kristy Robertson

August 17, 2006

My Grandmother was a caring person. I remember how much she loved to sew. When I would go over there I would sew pillows and blankets and doll clothes. I remember her sewing us our holiday dresses. She made my baby set when I was a baby and I still have that. I also have the quilt she made me still! She made me a Halloween Costume once it was pretty neat it was Minny Mouse. I could go on forever about what she sewed for me. I remember our trip to California and singing "On the road again" I remember her grahm crackers with her frosting... MmmMMMmm There is so much I remember of grandma, I'll miss her but there is no other better place than Heaven!

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