Sally-Ann Coash

Sally-Ann was born in New York City and lived the life she always dreamed about and hoped to live. She enjoyed the love of over 62 years married to her husband Tom and was devoted to her sons Tony, Beau and Dan and daughter Laura and her daughters-in-law Alicia, Jennifer and Lisa. Sally-Ann is appropriately known as Honey to her eleven grandchildren. She fulfilled her number one goal in life – to have a family of good and supportive children and grandchildren.

In addition to family, Sally-Ann’s life was driven by what her mother Charlotte Dutcher said were her first words: “I will do it myself.” Sally-Ann took on the challenges of an acting career that ended when she chose family over an MGM contract. At family gatherings she would amaze her family with her gift of reciting Shakespeare and her favorite Robert Service poems along with the puppet performances of “The Woman Who Swallowed a Fly.” She had an easy recall of lyrics to most standards. She took on home building projects, created stained glass windows, directed the American Merchant Marine Library Association, served on the Downtown Athletic Club Board, and was the first woman to serve on the Heisman Committee.

Although her father Frank Dutcher was a gifted amateur golfer, Sally-Ann didn’t start playing until the 1980s and she immediately became an avid player. She quickly became a competitive interclub team golf player for Westchester Country Club. She was largely self-taught and was always eager to share her love of the game with anyone. Recognizing the need to speed up play, she co-authored a program called “Fast Play Golf” that was adopted by the New York Metropolitan Golf Association. She followed with a book called “The Golf Organizer” which she described as more than anyone needs to know about golf.

Her interest in the game and fair access to tee times for women caused her to join with several others in giving equal access on weekends to women golfers as well opening up the after-golf dining venue to all members at Westchester Country Club.

In 1991, Sally-Ann and Tom joined Loblolly in Hobe Sound, Florida giving her year-round championship golf and a unique community of friendships that she cherished the rest of her life. Her “happy place” was being first off the tee with Tom and her caddy Paul, and she was over the moon the year they won the Husband and Wife Golf Championship.

In addition to love of family and self-motivation, Sally-Ann lived the principle that people “will remember how you made them feel, not what you say.” She always found a way to compliment friends. She always greeted new people by asking their name, followed by a compliment. She bonded quickly with her words and a smile. She was always remembered.

She will always be in our hearts for the constant support, encouragement and love which she gave endlessly.

Sally-Ann lived a long happy life achieving her goals and leaving a legacy of friendships and a loving family who will carry her with them forever.

The family is planning a private service at a later date. Memorials to the Loblolly Community Foundation at 7407 S.E. Hill Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 are appreciated.