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Dougherty Sara
January 10, 2024
On 01/10/2024, Sara Evans Dougherty passed away at the age of 79. Sara Evans was born to Larry & Augusta Evans in Pensacola, FL. She spent her childhood in Boise, ID, and earned a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Idaho. She began teaching in Bakersfield, CA before moving to Colorado Springs, CO where she met and married Jim Dougherty. In 1978, Sara and Jim moved to Spokane, WA. While raising two small boys and teaching FT, she earned her Masters in Education from Whitworth University. In 1995, Sara honed her focus and became a Reading Specialist in Vancouver, WA.
Sara is survived by a step-daughter Teale (Rory) Kocher with Killian & Dakota, sons Darin (Amy) Dougherty with Finn, Beck & Dash, and Jacob (Raeann) Dougherty with Isla & Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years James Dougherty, and step-daughter Jamie Miller (survived by Kevin Miller with Max & Alice).
A memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., 02/17/2024 at Sugar Land Baptist Church, Sugar Land, TX. Donations in Sara's name may be sent to Freedom House Ministries, https://freedomhouseministries.net/wp/ or to Freedom House Ministries, P.O. Box 33150, Portland, OR 97292.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Dougherty
Jeanette Lynn Hebert
April 13, 2024
I miss my sweet neighbor Sara so much. I miss her delightful laugh and big smile, and having coffee with her often. Until we meet again little friend.
Temipo
February 17, 2024
I am grateful for the opportunity to have known a woman of virtue,excellence,strength, grace and honour from a family marked by Godly heritage ,service to humanity and faith.
May the Dougherty Clan continue to grow stronger,be fruitful and multiply.
Amen.
You are loved.
Tim Hedges
February 3, 2024
Sara and I were first grade classmates in Mrs. Brownlee's room at Lowell School in Boise, Idaho In September 1950. I still remember her. I had no idea we were both teaching in Vancouver at the same time. My condolences.
Tim Hedges
Sharon M.
February 3, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure to meet and get to know Sara as she attended BSF with us. She will be remembered with great love.
Prayers for y´all
Deb Dougherty Miller
January 30, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
R.Flynn
January 30, 2024
I'm so very sorry for your precious loss. May the "God of all comfort " provide for your family during this difficult time.
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