Sara Linn Koelliker

My fondest memories of Sara come from our High School years, when I became friends with her older brother (Rob). Over time she became like a little sister to me, which was fun, as I am the youngest in my family. Two distinct memories involving Sara are going to a "Koelliker Family Reunion" one summer at "Saratoga Springs." It was the first time I'd ever participated in a family reunion (we didn't do them in our family that I can recall), and it was nice to be welcomed in by the HUGE extended Koelliker clan. Sara in particular was very nice to me that day, as was her nature to be.

Another involved walking home from a football game that our high school (Highland) played at a bitter rival (Olympus). Highland got hosed by the officials in that game, and we were pretty mad. As we were walking down the street home, some "Olympus Punks" drove by and said something derogatory towards us, which we couldn't discern, and instead of being low-key, out of nowhere Sara hollers out back to them: "OLYMPUS SUCKS!!!" All of the sudden the tires screeched to a halt, the car swerves around, and some dudes jump out and get in our faces and ask "What did you say?!" Sara repeated what she said, and they instantly backed down, not because they were intimidated, but because they were actually students from our school, and both parties thought they were getting insulted by students from the other school! LOL! Ah... the good ol' days!

Flash forward, and a dear soul has gone back home, and reunited with her amazing grandparents, and her "mom" Carol. You will be missed Sara. Thanks for being a great sister to Rob, Tami, and to me. Thanks for being a great mom, a great friend, and a decent human being. May God bless and comfort the entire Koelliker family and extended family, and ease the sting of your passing. Here's to looking forward to seeing you again someday my friend!

Your brother from another mother,

-Doug York and family-

So sorry to hear of Sara’s passing we are sending prayers to her children and loved ones. She will be waiting in heaven with Carol and grandma and grandpa

My daughter Tammie Browning went to school with Sarah so sorry to hear of her passing may she rest in peace now

The family sends our condolences

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. So loved, so missed, and held so dear.” - Alex MacLean

We have lived next door to the Koellikers for 24 years and consider them our BNF (best neighbor friends). It breaks our hearts to know Sara has left her earthly family way too soon. Though Sara wasn't always living at the home on Lake Street, we got to know her well. She was always so friendly and nice and ready to have a conversation and, even with her health issues plaguing her, she always had a smile to send your way. You could feel how sweet her soul was just from talking to her. Our grandson has become good friends with Sara's son, Xandyr, and we hope Sara knows we will help keep watch over him.

Knowing that Sara is free to run and play with Luna and Annabell and pick roses with Blanche and Carol, hopefully eases her family's pain. May you rest easy, Sara, in the loving memory of your family and friends.

Now I can run on the wind
My skin like a velvet shiver on the breeze
My hoofs passing over the grass
In leaps too great to be measured
My mane tumbling like the boiling clouds
You will feel my breath
In the warmth of summer
You will hear my heart beat
In the sounds of the sky
Now I can run
In these great, wide rolling hills of time
I am truly free
Here in the spaces of your heart

So sorry to hear of Sara's passing. She is going to be very missed by friends and family. Love and prayers to you all!!

I was raised in The Forest Dale Ward with the Koelliker Family. The grandparents were the rocks of the elderly. Carol was The Best. All 3 kids I went to not only church but school with as well. I have hundreds of memories that span 20 years. I have been following Sara’s life for years on Facebook from afar. I am extremely sorry for the passing of such a beautiful soul.
I was taught to believe in the afterlife and I pray that we are right in our belief system. I have faith that Sara will be with her siblings and children daily as spirit. I hope they are able to feel Sara always. She was definitely giving life her all. She deserves to be pain free and happy in the next step in her journey.
God bless her as she starts her journey as an angel. Fly Free Sara
We all loved your bright smile as you lived your best life.
God bless the family and children
I am so sorry for their loss of a mother and I hope they find strength.
Fly free sweet girl

I’m so sorry to hear about Sara
She is such a beautiful person.
She was married to my brother Bill’s step son Dustin.
And the years I knew her she was so kind and loving. I wish I could have gotten to know her more.
Rest in peace beautiful girl.
Love always Aunt Tina ❤️

So sorry to the family and DUSTIN, for your moms death, ..grandma lamb…

Mom

it’s been one month since your services and that’s probably why it been a rough one I miss you so much you were my world my go to when I needed to vent out to ask advice with your grand babies your miss Gracie just slept in her room for the first time you would be so proud Xandyr broke his foot the other day clumsy just like you lol Dallyn is doing great in school she’s taking AP classes and honors gotta day at least one of your kids has brains lol I know you are I hope you watch over all 4 of them gen z kiddos I love you I’ll see you same time next month

Mom,

Its will be nine months tomorrow and I still can't accept your gone I got married in September and wish you were there.. I can't express it enough how hard its been without you here feeling alone what I would you do to call you or just hear your voice or a simple hug from you right now I love you more than I can ever express I miss you

-Tristen