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Sarah Elizabeth Nun

Birth	:	14 Mar 1989 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 2000 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 6 Lot 76 Plot 02
Description	:	NUN, SARA ELIZABETH—Sarah Elizabeth Nun was born to Clarence Jr. and Kathryn (Hall) Nun on March 14, 1989, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva. She passed away on April 3, 2000, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, at the age of 11 years and 20 days. She was the youngest of five children. Sarah was baptized on May 7, 1989, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, the same day her brother, Chris was confirmed. Sarah received her Bible on Sept. 7, 1997. Sarah always enjoyed attending Sunday school and had... Read More	NUN, SARA ELIZABETH—Sarah Elizabeth Nun was born to Clarence Jr. and Kathryn (Hall) Nun on March 14, 1989, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva. She passed away on April 3, 2000, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, at the age of 11 years and 20 days. She was the youngest of five children. Sarah was baptized on May 7, 1989, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, the same day her brother, Chris was confirmed. Sarah received her Bible on Sept. 7, 1997. Sarah always enjoyed attending Sunday school and had received her seventh year perfect attendance pin. Vacation Bible School was something Sarah looked forward to attending every summer at the church. She began Humpty Dumpty Pre-school in September of 1993. She was enrolled into Kindergarten at Geneva Elementary and was presently in the fifth grade. Sarah rode the big yellow bus everyday unless she conned a ride from her brother, Bryan or sister, Emilye. Sarah always looked forward to going to school to spend time with her many friends. She was learning to play the piano and had recently begun to play the clarinet just like her big sister, Emilye, as their love for music continued. Many duets were “tried” by both. Sarah was also a member of the Brownie Girl Scouts for two years. Cookie sales always seemed to be her specialty. Sarah was also a member of the Fairmont Legion Junior Auxiliary. Summers became an extremely busy time for Sarah, as the softball season began. Many summer nights were spent at the ball field playing for teams in Strang and Geneva or just watching the games. Sarah was always willing to give her best whether she was pitching, catching, playing infield or just running around the outfield. Many cheers could always be heard coming from the bench as Sarah cheered her many teammates on. Another highlight of Sarah’s summer was spent at the Fillmore County Fair. Being an active 4-H member of the Strang 7-Bar-H and later the Ohiowa Rustlers, Sarah could always be found in the show ring showing lambs, pigs, and bucket calves. Sarah also participated in the Children’s Vegetable patch with the help of her Uncle Dick Smith. Other highlights of Sarah’s fair included walking the midway, water-fights, washing all her animals and cheering on her brother, Bryan in the annual Figure 8 Races after many nights of helping the crew to prepare his car. Sarah also managed to squeeze in some extra time that was spent mowing the Chelsea Cemetery to earn a few extra bucks. Spending time with family was very important to Sarah. She earned the nickname “Spud” because she was the smallest potato. Sarah loved watching WWF Wrestling with her brothers and Chris Reetz, and watching Disney Movies with the girls. On June 8, 1996 Sarah was a beautiful flower girl for Tom and Dana’s wedding. We will never forget Sarah fanning herself in the heat of the church. She then enjoyed a night of dancing with her friends and family. On April 1, 2000 Sarah became an Honorary Member of the Geneva FFA. Many times were spent watching her brothers receive their Sate and American FFA degrees. One of Sarah’s fondest memories was getting to go to Louisville, Kent. to be a part of the 1999 National FFA Convention. While in Kentucky, Sarah enjoyed the many things Kentucky had to offer. One of her fondest memories was going to Churchill Downs to watch the horse’s race. Another memory of Sarah’s was embarrassing her brothers when she chose to eat supper in her yellow M&M costume on Halloween night. Sarah enjoyed living on the farm where many hours were spent playing with her kitties. She always enjoyed dragging her brothers out of the house to go look for the newborn kittens. Sarah could also be found helping her Dad and brothers doing chores except for when it came time to gather the eggs or feed the chickens, unless they were just baby chicks. Many hours were also spent shopping with Mom and Emilye. Whether it was for clothes or looking up and down every tot isle, Sarah always had a special look when it came to convincing Mom into that new toy, whether it was Barbie, Eeyore or whatever else caught her eye. While home, Sarah could always be found sitting in her room playing with toys. She was always very particular about how they were arranged. On Nov. 4, 1999, Sarah became ill at school. This was the start of many days spent at the hospitals in Omaha. The first 11 days were spent at Children’s Hospital. After her return home, she and her family made weekly trips back to Omaha for blood and platelets. During her time at home, Sarah kept up her schoolwork with the help of Joyce Boyes. She was able to attend the school Christmas party with her classmates. Her class nominated her for the top dog award. Christmas Day 1999 was very special, as Sarah was home with her family, enjoying dinner and opening presents. She enjoyed her big blue foot pillow, from her sister-in-law, all her new Eeyore stuff and her new fish aquarium, which Chris Reetz helped her set up. Due to a high fever on Jan. 18, 2000, Sarah was rushed back to Children’s Hospital and was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. She also ended up having appendicitis. Sarah spent two weeks there before being transferred to Omaha Medical Center. She was able to return home to the farm until the call came for the bone marrow transplant. On Feb. 16, 2000, Sarah returned to the Omaha Medical Center and on Feb. 22, 2000, she received a bone marrow transplant from her older brother, Chris. A few days later, due to a sinus infection, Chris was called on once again to help Sarah by donating his white cells to boost her immune system. At this time Sarah’s parents, brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends were at her bedside continuously. Although Sarah improved slightly from time to time, the infections had weakened her system, and Sarah lost her battle for life with her family at her bedside. While in the hospitals, Sarah touched the lives of many nurses, doctors, and people whom she didn’t even know. The prayers and visits from Pastor Brian Kottas, many friends and all the concern shown for Sarah comforted the family in their time of need. Her grandfather, Clarence Nun Sr., grandparents, Raymond and Helen Hall and step-grandmother, Audrey Hall preceded Sarah in death. She is survived by her mommy and daddy, brother, Tom and wife Dana; brothers, Chris, Bryan and sister, Emilye; special friend, Christopher Reetz; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and loving animal friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2000, from the United Methodist Church in Geneva, with Rev. Brian Kottas officiating. Susan Kleinschmidt accompanied Delwin Myers who sang “Hymn of Promise,” and “Angel’s Among Us.” Special taped music “Go Rest High on that Mountain” was played. Casket bearers were Andrew Hinrichs, Charles Votipka, Josh Stanek and Joel Voss. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal April 2000

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Sarah Elizabeth Nun's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Sarah Elizabeth Nun death on 3 Apr 2000 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

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Kathryn Elizabeth “Kathy” Hall Nun

(1951 - 2012)

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