In loving memory of

Sarah (Vassar) Moore
December 6, 2008


Sarah Ann (Vassar) Moore was born on September 17, 1986 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Sarah entered into peace on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Macedonia, Iowa from the injuries she received from a car accident.

Sarah was a young lady with a free spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, writing poetry, and horseback riding. When she became a mother to her beautiful daughter MaKenna, her life started to take on new meaning. She was a member of the Shenandoah Congregational Church, Storks Nest, New Beginnings, AA and NA.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter MaKenna Nicole Esshelman of Shenandoah; parents Suzanne Looper and husband Kent of Shenandoah and Robert Vassar and wife Nancy of Summit Lake, WI; grandparents; grandmothers Della LeMay of Iron Mountain, MI and Mary Looper of Shenandoah; brother Jeremiah Vassar and special friend Krystal of Shenandoah; sisters Michelle Carnes and husband Tyler of Clarinda and Daisy Patel and husband Ricki; aunts and uncles Dennis and Kim Vassar, James and Evelyn Vassar, William and Marilyn Vassar, Patrick and Kathy Vassar, Faye Vassar, Donald and Sandy Baker, George and Malinda Baker, Chad and Kathy Looper, Joseph and Patricia LeMay, Edward and Dena Nowlin and William LeMay, Jr.; nephews Josyah Vassar and Ty Carnes, Jr.; niece Zara Beth Patel; many cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Leslie Samual and Sebastian Don; sisters Iris, Ida and Anastasia Belle; grandparents; Dorothy Vassar, Arlington Vassar, Ruth Morrell, William LeMay and Adrian Looper; and uncles Kenneth and Jerold Vassar.

Funeral Services were held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church with Rev. Allen Bash offering the words of comfort. Mandy Manrose and Nick Heilen attended the memorial regisiter. Special music for the service included "The Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace" (the bagpipe version), "Don't Blink", "Crossroads" and "Butterfly Kisses". Serving as casket bearers were Jamie Dinges,Steve Pritchett
Charlie Binau III,Curtie Mattox,Jeremiah Wake and Ricki Patel. Honorary casket bearers were Angie Anderzon, Mary Pelster, and Sarah Kimberling.

Memorials may be directed to the First National Bank in Shenandoah in her daughter MaKenna's memory.


Tributes

daisy patel wrote on Sep 16, 2011:

"You are loved n missed n never forgotten your baby gurls just like u"

Carol Thomas wrote on Apr 21, 2009:

"May GOD be with you & your family."

Amanda wrote on Dec 13, 2008:

"I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Sarah was a good person and will be greatly missed. "

Sandy Hall wrote on Dec 11, 2008:

"I am so sorry to learn about Sara's accident. I understand what you're going through. Just know that you are all in my prayers. I'm glad that I got a chance to know her."

Chris wrote on Dec 11, 2008:

"We will miss you."

DEBBIE &STEVE MAJOR wrote on Dec 11, 2008:

"we are so sorry for the loss of sarah she will be missed. were here if you need us. LOVE STEVE & DEBBIE MAJOR "

joshua smith wrote on Dec 10, 2008:

"wow i am srry to here about your lost and one of my frinds i wish thing didnt happen like they are for every one to lose a friend and or a family member so i am truely srry that she went so young i wish god could of saved her but something went in the wrong way miss you for ever "

Amy Valquier wrote on Dec 10, 2008:

"We weren't close friends, but still you were my friend. Armando will miss you so much, his face lit up every time he saw you. All my boy's loved you and will miss you dearly."

regina bennett wrote on Dec 10, 2008:

"to kent and suzanne please except my condolense of your lose of sarah and know if i can be of any help to you and your family or the baby you just need to call a friend from the depot i work at hte depot and new sarah and talked maytimes to ya on the phone sincerely yours regina bennett"

jessica wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"sarah was an awsome girl... im gonna miss her so much"

Wendy Moyer wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"My family and the Page County Public Health staff are praying for your family. "

Burger King wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"We'll miss you:-( "

Tiffany Travis wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Sarah was a great girl and will be missed. She touched many lives with her outgoing personality and big smile. We will miss her greatly."

Andrew & Melissa Dinges wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"we want to send our sincerest condolences to sarah's family at this sad time. sarah was a good person, and we were glad to have known her. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Andrew, Melissa, Anthony, Nicholas & Ashlee Dinges"

andrea wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Im sorry to hear about Sara.She will be missed."

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"I'm sorry to hear about your loss. "

Wes Meyerholtz wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time. Wes Meyerholtz Doug Meyerholtz and family."

sharon aistrope wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"To Sarah's Family I just want to express my heartfelt sympathy and Gods strength to you all I got to know Sarah when she was pregnant with Mckenna as I am the receptionist at Dr. Kings office and I truly loved to see her come in for her visits she was such a sweet gal and so concerned and thrilled for the arrival of her daughter. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. And I will keep McKenna in my prayers God Bless Sharon Aistrope"

Ken & Deb brewer wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"Sorry for your loss, sara was a very beautiful person. Godbless her,she touched alot of hearts in many ways.. She"ll always be with us, in are hearts. love Ken & deb P.S need anything where always here."

Jerry wrote on Dec 9, 2008:

"RIP sister ill always love you"

Jodi johnson wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"To Sara family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss in sara and would like to send me thoughts out to you all. I have knowen sara for a long time and was friends with her and i undersand how sad every one is for the loss of her i am there also well i just wanna send out my love and thoughts to you guys.. GOD BLESS YA SARA LOVE YOU LOTS YOUR FRIEND JODI JOHNSON "

Daisey Gibson wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"It's been awhile since I've seen Sarah but I will never forget her. I met her as a young teenager and watched her blossom into a beautiful woman. She was always out to make someone laugh and could brighten anyone's day. I ran into her a few months ago and saw she had a daughter. She is absolutely adorable and I know Sarah will be watching over her every minute of every day :) "

Cerene Lane wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"I was sadden to hear of Sarah's death. Sarah abd her daughter would come to the Super 8 to use the phone often. She was always very friendly and she would stay for awhile and visit. My thought are with you during your time of grief"

Jennifer Palmer wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"Sarah was one of the first, and nicest people that I met when I moved to Shenandoah. She was a great friend and neighbor. I've thought about her a lot since I had moved away, and saw her a few times. She never missed an opportunity to say hi. Rylee misses her so much. She spent a lot of time with her when she lived next door. All of my kids loved her! She had such a way with them. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jennifer, Gage, Tyler, Rylee, and Braden Palmer"

Conyac wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"Kent and Susanne, please know you and your family are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call any of us! The Conyac Family"

Becca Hart wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"Sarah was a great friend of mine and will be missed dearly by me! I am so sorry for the loss you are in my prayers and thoughts"

Lisa Rutherford wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"Susan,Kent i'm so,so sorry to hear about Sarah she was a very bright person who was on her way to a better life as a parent to McKenna and to get a better education,When i heard about her death i was devastated and started crying,i'm gonna miss her.My deepest sympathy are with all of you for your loss of a very beautiful girl who was way to young to die.I know what you all are going through cuz i lost my niece on Dec.7,2006 at the age of 17 years old with her 1month old baby with her and it killed her instantly and nothing happened to her baby except a few cuts on his head from the back window chattering on him and that is all that happened to him.God was with him and let him survive that tragic accident, a semi-truck run over the top of the car hood and she hit her hesd on the steering wheel and it killed her instantly.My sister was in DesMoines finishing her classes to be a prison guard when she got the phone call to come home A.S.A.P. cuz there had been an accident but she didn't know how bad it was til she got home and found out that her daughter had been killed in a real bad car accident and they needed someone to go to the hospital to get the baby and that is also when she found out that her Mom was with her when the accident happened and she had been life-flighted to Saint Jo,Missouri and in very critical condition and may not survive but she did by the Grace Of God and the visiting of all the family and friends who was determined to get her to wake up and kept talking to her. Well i'm gonna let you go and i send my deepest sympathy to all of you.And if there is anything i can do write me and i will stop by your house. God Bless U All!!!!"

Donna Aldaz wrote on Dec 8, 2008:

"I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I culd never imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sarah helped my son out alot when he had a broken leg and she was appreciated. May God be with you and your family."