years old.
Colleen was admitted to the emergency room at Baptist East Hospital i n Memphis, TN,
on December 30th, 2020. She was diagnosed with Covid-19 and suffered severe
complications of the virus while being compassionately cared for by the skilled team of
ICU doctors and nurses. After suffering cardiac arrest, the family made the decision,
which was i n accordance with her l iving will, to withdraw her from l ife-prolonging
procedures and machines while providing for her i mmediate comfort and alleviation of
pain which allowed her peaceful passage.
Molly and her husband Eric prayed for her outside her ICU room alongside the hospital
chaplain while Katie and Dave, who were both Covid-19 positive, held vigil at home
through video conferencing. Thankfully, the i mmediate family, i ncluding the
grandchildren, were able to say their goodbyes and give their honor to her. The ICU
nurse held Collen’s hand until the very end and the family took much comfort knowing
she was not alone when she passed.
In l oving memory and with i mmense j oy, we remember Colleen, the faithful and l oving
wife of Dave; proud and caring mother of Katie and Molly; attentive and happy
Oma/Grandmother of MeMe, Liam, Luke and Charlie; thoughtful Aunt to many nieces
and nephews; cherished daughter of Walter and Ethel; adored sister of Jack and
Patricia; and a beloved matron of the extended Sauber and Crahan families. She l oved
and was fervently l oyal to so many that were fortunate enough to have known her.
Colleen was adored beyond words and will forever be remembered as selfless,
intelligent, witty, passionate, beaming with l ife and a kind woman who touched so many
lives with her l ove, brilliance, generosity, and service. She was a friend to everyone she
met and always made those around her feel special. She was a shining example of true
love, the Catholic faith, and a l ife well l ived.
Colleen was born to parents Walter and Ethel Crahan on October 23rd, 1939 i n
Napoleon, OH. She attended St. Mary’s College from 1957-59 and graduated from
Catholic University of America with her BS i n Nursing. In 1965, she married David
Sauber. She worked as an RN throughout her l ife, most recently i n the Postpartum
Mother and Baby Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital i n Shaker Heights, OH. Additionally,
Colleen actively volunteered and served i n her communities. She was especially
devoted to Christ Child Society i n Akron, OH and spent many years as a volunteer EMT
with Hudson EMS i n Hudson, OH. She was active i n her church communities i n the
choir and as a eucharistic minister at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church i n
Cheboygan, MI, St. Mary Catholic Church i n Hudson, OH, and St. Brigid Catholic
Church in Memphis, TN. Colleen truly l oved spending time at her second home at
Mullett Lake, l oved to travel, was an avid bridge and card player and always enjoyed
being i nvolved with family, friends and neighbors i n a wide variety of social activities.
In an effort to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Colleen will be celebrated at a
future mass at St. Brigid Catholic Church i n Memphis, TN. Additionally, the family will
plan a Summer 2021 service at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church i n Cheboygan,
MI, and a celebration of l ife gathering at Mullett Lake, MI. Colleen’s ashes will be
interred at Maple Grove Cemetery i n Mullett Lake, MI.
In l ieu of flowers, etc., Dave, Katie and Molly ask that memorial donations be made to
Christ Child Society i n Akron, OH and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital i n
Memphis, TN.
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