Lore Ilse Sauer

IN MEMORY Lore Ilse Sauer of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 5, 2012, at Maui Memorial Medical Center, after an extended illness and complications of circulatory disease. Lore was born February 14, 1934 to Heinrich and Katharina (Alber) Bitzer in Tailfingen, Albstadt, Germany. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerd Sauer, and a son, Peter Sauer. Lore moved with her husband and children from Germany to Wenatchee, Washington in 1956. She had five children; one daughter, Sylvia L. Dodge of Paradise Valley, Arizona, and four sons; Peter Sauer, deceased, Achim Sauer of Sammamish, Washington, Michael Sauer of Tacoma, Washington, and Carl Sauer of Bothell, Washington. Lore’s sense of adventure, curiosity, courage, and exuberance manifested as she began her new life in the U.S., cared for her five children, established a successful home based business selling cosmetics in the early 1960’s and then moved into a 36-year career, from 1964 to 2000, packing apples for several distributors in the thriving fruit industry of Wenatchee. Lore had many adventures on her travels which included regular visits to her family in Germany. She provided to her children and grandchildren, the experience and now the memories of accompanying her. Lore was known for her graceful and elegant demeanor, ready smile, generosity, loving heart, and independence. She often expressed her love of nature; favoring flowers, mountain walks, exploring ever-changing beaches and the dramatic architectural history of the castles in Europe. She had talent for creating beauty in her environment and appreciated the diverse art and music of world cultures. Lore was an inspiration to her children and friends demonstrating action and discipline to achieve a life of fulfillment. After her husband of 43 years passed away, Lore decided to pursue their mutual dream of moving to Maui, Hawaii, where she immersed herself in the vacation rental business. She took great pleasure in providing hospitality and her own special flare in decorating the accommodations therefore attaining many new friends and repeat customers. She viewed her life on Maui alternating with her travels as “the life of her dreams”. She loved to walk on the beach in front of her home collecting heart shaped corals and shells and welcomed all who wanted to share her paradise. Lore chose to gracefully overlook people’s faults, viewed life with the a spirit of fun and humor. Survivors include four children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, and in Germany two sisters, a niece and nephew and several cousins. *Funeral arrangements are with Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home. Location is: 302 Ninth Street, Wenatchee, Washington 98801 *Viewing time at the funeral home: Date: May 4, 2012 - Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. *Graveside commemoration will follow on May 4, 2012 at Wenatchee City Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved” V.Hugo “Love is like a rose, the joy of all the earth…Love is like a lovely rose, the world’s delight” C.Rossetti

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Lore Ilse Sauer

February 14, 1934 - April 5, 2012