Sara J. Sacke, 64, of Thornton, passed away on January 7, 2018 in Thornton. She was born on April 8, 1953 in Inman, Kansas to Harold and Eleanor (Smith) Nikkel. Sara graduated from Ranum High School in 1971 and Parks Community College where she received a certificate as an x-ray technician.
Her career included 15 years with Dr. Fankenberger in Denver; 10 years with Dr. Simon in Arvada; and 25 years in Wheatridge and Thornton with Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology. Sara loved to help others and was involved with Awana Children's Ministry for Crossroads Church in Northglenn. "If there is food in the cupboard and a roof over my head, I have the means to help others."
Survivors include daugters, Cassondra Sacke of Northglenn, CO, Kayla (Adam) Copple of Thornton, CO, Kristie Holton of Englewood, CO; twin-sister, Sandra (David) Olson of Frederick,CO; sister, Roberta (Jim) Heintz of Fresno, CA; brothers, Steve Selheim of Texas, Michael Selheim of Colorado and John Selheim of Castle Rock, CO; sister-in-law- Shawn Nikkel of Arvada, CO; five grandchildren, Eleanor Sacke, Tyleraye Sacke-Saulters, Kele Holton, Tara Holton and Isaiah Copple...[more]
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Preceded in death by both parents; son, Brenton and brother Robert Nikkel.
Memorial Contributions can be made in her honor to:
The American Diabetes Association
2460 W. 26th Ave, Suite 500C
Denver, CO. 80211
Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Crossroads Church, Northglenn Campus, 10451 Huron Street, Northglenn, Colorado 80234.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.