Sarah Lou Wisdom

Our beloved mother Sarah Lou (Murphy) Wisdom, passed away peacefully in her home on February 5, 2022 with her children lovingly by her side. Sarah was born on March 28, 1933 to Marcellus A. and Blanche Ellen Murphy in Chelan, WA. where she lived along the lake. In 1944, Mom moved to South Chelan where the family developed Butte Orchard. Mom lived at the orchard until she ventured out and left home as a young lady. Sarah was a part of the worldwide fellowship of non-denominational Christians. At the age of nine, Sarah professed her love for God at the Chelan Convention and served her loving God the remainder of her life.

Sarah attended Lakeside Elementary, then Chelan Junior and Senior High schools graduating in 1951. After graduation Mom worked at Chelan Falls packing apples, as well as for Dr. Woods, an optometrist in Chelan. During Mom’s childhood, she enjoyed the family trips to Riddle Creek. Although Mom was an only child, she was never really alone because she had her cousins by her side throughout most of her life.

On November 23, 1956 in the home of her parents, Sarah married the love of her life, Lewis J. Wisdom. They made their first home in Bridgeport, WA until 1994 when they moved to Chelan, WA. In 2000, Mom and Dad moved to Spokane, WA. to be closer to family.

Mom enjoyed being a homemaker and she was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors, doing this not out of obligation but because of who she was. Mom was always the first to offer help. At family gatherings it was a given that Mom would bring the famous sour cream cookies which would quickly disappear. Mom made sure she always had a camera ready for when and wherever we were. She always enjoyed the spring blossoms and wildflowers on the hillsides each spring. Some of the hobbies Mom enjoyed were journaling or piecing together small quilts with many beautiful pieces of material that she found in quilt stores and shows throughout the years. Mom liked her tiny books, which usually had a flowery or teatime theme and she would lovingly arrange them on her bookshelves. She treasured her time sitting with friends, sharing tea and cookies.

Later in life, Mom was able to travel to Hawaii and many other states, as well as take cruises to Alaska.

Mom treasured the spring and summer breaks with her grandson Michael at Lake Chelan. Their escapades included fishing, swimming, and trekking up the Chelan Butte but never summiting.

Sarah is survived by her daughter Arita (Rey) Amundson, graduating 1976, sons Jay Wisdom (1978), and Dan Wisdom (1982), all living in Spokane, WA. One grandson Michael (Cami), two great grandsons Colin and Grayson Wisdom, step-great granddaughter Payton. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Kayla, Payton, Shayne, Madeline, and Brody, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as her special friend Beverly Wayne, whom loved Mom like family and will miss her greatly.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis J. Wisdom, her parents Marcellus A. and Blanche Ellen Murphy. Special cousins, who were more like sisters, include Betty (Wooten) Neff, Ruth (Miller) Lindert, Lucile (Wilkins) Miller, Marilyn (Brownfield) Cotter, Doris (Miller) Craig, daughter-in-law Linda Wisdom, and many more family members that are all loved and missed.

We would like to thank the wonderful team of caregivers we had from Love in Home Senior Care, our very special nurse/caregiver Kim, and the nurses from Horizon Palliative and Hospice Care.

A visitation for Sarah will be held Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. A visitation will occur Friday, February 25, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 25, 2022 at 1:00 PM , 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. A graveside service will occur Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery, 55 Union Valley Rd, Lake Chelan, WA 98816.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BallandDodd.com for the Wisdom family.