Visitation
5017 West Grand View Peak Drive, Riverton, Utah, 84096Saturday Sep 6, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Funeral
5017 West Grand View Peak Drive, Riverton, Utah, 84096Saturday Sep 6, 2025: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1940 ~ 2025
Saturday Sep 6, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Sep 6, 2025: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Celebrating the Life of Sara Lorraine Calapp Horrocks
Sara Lorraine Calapp Horrocks, 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, after a brave three-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She also lived courageously with Parkinson’s disease for more than 20 years. Sara’s life was one of dedication, faith, love, and music—a life that touched countless hearts.
Born on October 12, 1940, in Gridley, California, to Kenneth Jerome Calapp and Vera Hardesty Calapp, Sara was raised in Sacramento. She grew up on Baker Avenue, where her childhood home became a staple in her life, the lives of her children, and for all her nieces, nephews, and extended family. Many fond memories were made there—playing in the iconic bomb shelter, swimming in the pool, and enjoying the shade and fruit of the beautiful orange tree. She graduated from McClatchy High School in 1958, where she was an active student body officer and cheerleader. She later attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a Bachelors in Elementary Education.
Sara married Phillip Ohlsson, and together they had three children: Todd, Timothy, and Nicole, who shares the same birthday as Sara. Later in life, she met and married Richard Horrocks II. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1988 and shared a partnership of almost 40 years, grounded in faith and service.
Sara devoted her life to teaching children, earning a master’s degree in educational counseling while teaching in the Granite School District. For 39 years, she guided, inspired, and encouraged generations of children, leaving a lasting mark on her students and community. Her love of music was a lifelong passion and in 1992, Sara achieved a dream she had held since youth: singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This accomplishment allowed her to travel the world, gain priceless friendships and even sing at the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics—an experience she cherished deeply. She fully dedicated her life to this calling until the age of 60.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faith, service and generosity were central to Sara’s life. She served alongside her husband Richard in a 3½- year mission in the oldest Hispanic branch of the Church. They also dedicated three years to serving at the Utah State Prison. She faithfully served in nearly every church auxiliary, with her heart most at home as the Ward Chorister, sharing her love of music with all.
Sara was a true lady in every sense of the word. She never left her house without being fully dressed up, complete with her makeup and lipstick on. She had innumerable friends and friendships she held dear to her heart that spanned decades. She was beautiful, independent, firm, strong as nails, and proudly “Calapp stubborn.” She was a collector of “all things” and loved making deliveries to everyone she knew with something she thought was special that they would like.
She will always be remembered for her grace, kindness, sacrifice, her love of music, her unshakable faith, her devotion to her husband and the love that she freely shared to everyone she knew. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard; children Todd, Timothy, Nicole (Mark), Rich (Lillian), Adam (Isabelle), Misty, Danielle (John), and Aaron (Rochelle),; cherished grandchildren: Jaden, Seth, Kameron, McCall, Vivian, Andrew, Kingston, Ian, James, John, Hanna, Gwenaelle (Josh), Samuel, Benjamin, Andre; great-grandchild, Bentley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Jerome Calapp and Vera Hardesty Calapp, and her brothers, Dywane and Keith Calapp.
A visitation will be held on Saturday September 6th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the LDS church located at 5017 West Grand View Peak Drive, Riverton, Utah, 84096. She will be laid to rest at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road (10600 S.), Sandy, Utah 84092. A luncheon for family and close friends will be provided.
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We are the parents of Sally Wilkinson. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Sarah for her selfless service, love and kindness to Sally and her children after the death of Sally's husband Chris.
Sarah gave of her time to teach Sally to drive, to exercise with her to take her to different appointments and to be a counselor and strength to her.
In my contact information for Sarah I have these words in Notes: "Sally's Angel ministering sister". Sarah was an answer to our prayers and we will forever remember her and be grateful for her loving service.
I have been in Sara Horrocks ward for many years but it wasn't until 3 years ago after my husband passed away that I really got to know Sara really well! She changed my life forever. I will never ever forget her and the wonderful incredible person that she was she was truly a angel to me and I could never ever thank her enough for everything she did for me and I will always love her for that. I am truly sorry for the loss of a angel like her in our life. I hope it gives you comfort to know all the people that were her friends that cared about her.
I just read the beautiful obituary of my dear friend Sara Horrocks. I first met her 40 years ago when she married my husband’s childhood friend Richard Horrocks. Sara will be deeply missed. Dick, I am so sorry that Sara has left you alone as she stepped through the veil. I know what it feels like to lose your eternal companion. May the Lord bless you and comfort you at this time and always.
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I'm so sorry for OUR loss, Sara played such a huge role in my life as a child. Sara and my mom were best friends and Sara was always there for her. My memories go way back to Albuquerque, NM. Sara and her young family (at that time), was always around and Sara was always a comfort to us, her influence on us moving to S.L.C, UT was a true blessing. She will always be remembered!
Dear Oma, our wonderful lovely person, Im so sad that I cannot be there for you on your last few days, and I did not expect the last conversation we had to be the last goodbye. But thanks to God, my kid could see you and talk to you over video call. The visa application waiting list is too long that made I cant hold your hand, hug you for the last time as i wish i could. As the song: “Family can be together forever” I know that we can be reunited under the Lord’s house one day.
Love you forever, from Giang, Enny and Jasmine.
To Opa, please take care and be strong we will be there soon.
My dear friend, Tim. I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful Mom. Sending all my love and deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. The first (and last!) time I saw the Tabernacle Choir in person was to go and see your Mom sing. I’m glad you invited me along that night. xxoojn
Horrocks Family - so sorry for your loss, we didn't know Sara but feel like we know of her goodness through her dear granddaughter Gwen. Sending all our love your way.
- McCall & Jon Nelson Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Sara was a jewel and such a very classy lady. She will be missed by all of us.
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing Tim.
Hang in there 🙏
Dear Tim,
Please accept my sincere condolences during this challenging period. I extend my deepest sympathy and want you to know that you are in my thoughts. May you find solace in the treasured memories of your mother. Despite the passage of time, both Vivienne and I will always remember your mother as our beloved grandmother, and we hold dear the memories of the time we spent with her. May she rest in peace.
Bang & Vivienne Ohlsson
Family:
I could never say enough positive about Sara. She and I weren't close in high school, but we did sing together in the choir. She had the most beautiful, angelic voice. I can still hear her singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at one of our class reunions.
She was one of the gentlest, sweetest, humblest persons I've ever known. I was blessed to be able to stay in touch with her on Facebook. She sat with us at the last class reunion and I so enjoyed being able to visit with her more this time. She had mentioned that she was doing quite well with dealing with the Parkinson's. I was saddened to hear the news of her pancreatic cancer diagnosis through our 1958 class group posts on Facebook. She was in my nightly prayers for a miracle, but I guess God really needed her presence now.
May you all find SO much peace in sharing about Sara. You were all so blessed as a family. There aren't many like her walking the face of this earth. We're all so grateful!!! God be with each of you as you go through this loss.
Thoughts and prayers...
Such a beautiful service💜
My deepest sympathies to you Tim and your entire family.
You have a beautiful angel by your side whenever you need her!
Love to you all.
Deepest sympathy.
To Sarah's family. I am just learning of Sarah's passing. My love to.the Horrock and Callap families. I am a 2nd cousin on the Hardesty line. She was such a beautiful person. Watched her singing in the Tabernacle Choir for many years and attended a Sunday service during a family reunion. Blessings to all of you.
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was the best 5th grade teacher in the world! We have many cherished memories from our time in her classroom.