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2013
Sally Claunch Obituary
Sally Ann Claunch (Cunningham Wicks), 70, of Thousand Oaks, CA, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, peacefully after suffering a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Buffalo, New York she was the first child of Kenneth and Marie Wicks. She married Paul F. Cunningham and gave birth to three daughters. In 1978, they moved to Agoura Hills, CA from Buffalo, NY where they resided for 10 years until Paul's untimely death. Following Paul's passing, she married Tommy J. Claunch her loving husband of 25 years.
Sally was a teacher by profession and worked for 43 years before retiring in 2009. Sally received her masters at California Lutheran University. Sally always enjoyed sharing her passion for history and volunteered at the Stagecoach Inn Museum and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as a docent. Sally was a member of the Beta Sigma Pi sorority and loved the camaraderie of her sorority sisters and all that they accomplished within the community. As a member of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477, she was the Elk of the Year for 2012, as well as the first female Exalted Ruler. Sally has been an active member of the Elks Lodge for years and took part in the Kaneo Kampers, and wrote the monthly Antler.
Sally will be remembered for selfless acts of kindness and zest for life. Sally was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by husband, Tommy J. Claunch, three daughters Amy Land, Robin Jackson and Jodi Heithecker, and Tommy's five children Woodward Claunch, Sharilyn Beall, Duane Claunch, Jonathan Claunch, Jeffrey Claunch and her mother, Marie Wicks, her siblings, James Wicks, Robert Wicks and Karen Cappola. Sally was blessed with 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at St. Paschal Catholic Church on Saturday, January 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with reception immediately following at the Elks Lodge at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Please join us.
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Gil Riding
December 17, 2013
Word are not enough for this wonderful Lady, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.Sally sent me a note 2 years ago that gave me strenth and may God honor her now.Love to Tommy and the family.
Carol Ramsey
December 8, 2013
I first met Sally at Sequoia Jr. High many years ago. She was an inspiration as a fellow teacher and wonderful person who always had time for others. We went to other schools over the years but then she retired and joined the Wednesday Swinger golf group so I had the chance to enjoy here company again. She is loved and missed by many.
Mary Ann kern
December 8, 2013
Our prayers are with you all.sally was a wonderful friend of our Tonawanda,n.y. Community and st. Edmund ,s church activities!
December 7, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time, and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in paradise. - John 17:3
Robin McEwen -Payson
December 5, 2013
My prayers are with Tommy and the family Sally was a awesome and caring person and truly be missed god bless you Sally and you are a new angel in heaven RIP????
Judi Palmquist
December 5, 2013
to Tommy and all of Sally's families,
My deepest sympathies to all on her passing, Sally was a good friend.
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