Sally Winters
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Sally C. Winters, age 63, of Columbia, MO passed away on September 10, 2007 at Boone Hospital from complications of Kidney Cancer. Sally was born August 14, 1944 in St. Albans, West Virginia, to parents John W. and Katie S. Getz, who have predeceased her. Surviving Sally is a sister Judy A. Getz, New Market, MD; a brother, John M. Getz, Seminole, FL and a sister, Bonny Salmeri along with her husband Dominick, Charlotte, NC; a nephew Michael Getz, his wife Holly Stover and
their son Christopher, New Market, MD, 2 Step Nieces and 1 Step Nephew, and many friends. Sally graduated from Davis and Elkins College, Elkins ,WV with a BS in Christian Education, and received her Masters Degree from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1973. Sally was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having worked in New Jersey, Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois having various positions in many treatment centers before coming to Mid Missouri in 1987, where she opened her own practice in Columbia. Sally also had a photography business and belonged to photo groups and workshops. Sally loved music, photography, loved to play games, and had a strong love for family including aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a strong supporter and volunteer at KOPN radio station in Columbia. Sally was a local Peace Advocate. There will be a celebration of her life at Reichman Pavillion at Stephens Lake Park at 6pm on Friday, October 12, 2007. In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that donations be made in honor of her name to KOPN radio station.(915 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201) or http://kopn.publicbroadcasting.net.
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To Sally’s Family & Friends:
I had the pleasure of knowing Sally through her work as a clinical social worker for over 10 years. What I remember most about Sally was her giving nature and compassion, but most of all her passion for helping others. I was excited for her when she announced she was retiring to start an adoption agency. I do hope she was able to realize her dream in that area. I will truly miss her contagious smile, her boisterous laugh, her friendship and her inate ability to listen and define the root of one’s concerns about life and love.
Sally was a gift from God. HE has now wrapped his loving arms around Sally and taken her home to a place he has created….were HE will wipe away the tears and there will be no more pain…for these former earthly things no longer exist.
May your memories of happier times with Sally sustain you through this very difficult time.
May God Bless and Keep You Safe,
Roberta Grissum
I have only seen Sally a few times in the last few months. She taught me stress relief. I will miss her down to earth way of helping me. After all she taught me how to “FARM”. Thanks Sally!
Sally was a great friend to us during a difficult time. We appreciated her insight and no-nonsense counsel. I’m so glad that Lola made her laugh! (One of Lola’s customs is calling all lids “hats”. We miss you, Sally.
Shari, Ann, and Lola
My heartfelt sympathy to Sally’s family. I met Sally years ago when we worked for the same agency. I greatly admired Sally’s zest for life and care for others. Several years ago, my husband and I visited with Sally while we were all riding to the Kansas City airport. Sally was going to visit her family, and it was obvious how much family meant to her; how much she appreciated and enjoyed you. She touched many lives. My thoughts are with you.
I might have written sooner to express my condolences to the family. I know your loss is great. I have been dealing with my own loss of Sally, though, and just now have thought to write. Sally had shared the closeness that she enjoyed with her siblings, and how important those relationships were to her. How fortunate you are to have each other. I hope you are all doing well; I am certain this time was very sad for you.
The name Sally will always bring to mind the best of associations. Wildflowers. Dogwoods in bloom. Historic small towns in Missouri. Photography. Hats, laughter, and wine. Camping, listening to classical music at the picnic table, sharing the tent with my basset hound. Free flowing conversation. A friendship that lasted over the years.
I plan to attend the celebration of Sally?s life. There is much to celebrate! I look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Lois Pokorny, Oklahoma City, OK
One of the Old Columbia Crowd.
I am so sorry that I will be unable to attend Sally’s Celebration of Life. My heart will be there! I worked with Sally for the last couple of years and she would always have a new joke to share with me to make me laugh! She was a delight! I will miss her and all our talks about music. Sally was a fountain of knowledge and she helped so many people. It was a blessing for me to be able to see that. She loved her family and friends with all of her heart. I can’t wait to be reunited with her again someday in heaven!
Sally is very important to my start into photography and served as my initial mentor…….. I am so very grateful for her generosity of time, knowledge,spirit and exuberant care.
I will miss her ever so much
jane
I was so shocked and sad to hear about Sally’s passing this morning. I knew her as a friend and mentor in the field of photography. She was one of my first mentors and supporters in this field. She always had supportive words to share and such wit! I will never forget that gravelly voice, laugh and smile. She really helped me get started in this business and even loaned us her display racks and then eventually sold them to us. If there is anything at all I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact me. http://www.anastasiapottingerphotography.com
Sally helped us through marriage counseling and helped our daughter to accept the death of her little brother. Even though our marriage has since dissolved, Sally made it clear to us that not everything that breaks can be fixed and to appreciate what joy that we did have. I’ll miss Sally, I truly believe that the brightest spots in heaven are reserved for those exceptional few that dedicate their lives to helping others. God bless you all, and thank you for sharing Sally with the world.
I was so very sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. She was a delight and a blessing to all who knew her. I framed many of her photos for her, especially as she was just in the beginning stages of her craft. I will miss her smiling face. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Sally’s death. In the mid-1990’s she helped immeasurably with her wise counseling. She worked very hard to help me get it together and keep it together. Periodicaly I would run into Sally. She always had a big smile and usually inquried as to how I was doing. She recently told me she was looking forward to retiring. The world is truly a better place because of Sally’s life. I am thankful for the gift of knwoing her. May God be with her.
Hello. I was so sorry to see the notice of Sally’s death. She was such a special person. We met her in 1990, when she helped our son through a difficult adjustment period. While at her home for a session, I admired herlarge framed photograph of fall leaves, and she just handed it to me and asked me to keep it. We take a lot of pictures ourselves, but never had we seen anything like this beautiful “portrait” of leaves. It has always been one of our family treasures. I will always remember Sally as a great social worker and a great photographer – and all with a great sense of humor. We will miss her presence among us.
Sally was a wonderful individual full of life and down to earth. Those of us who had the privilege of knowing her are richer because of her. Thoughts and prayers for her loved ones.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Winters family.
I didn’t know Sally well, but we had worked in the same office building where I had an office the past seven years, and I would often pass by her in the hallway. She always was cheerful and brightened my day. I will miss her and my thoughts are with you, her family, during this time.
I will miss Sally’s wit. Just wanted to express my prayers to all Sally’s family, friends and colleagues. janet
I am one of the people fortunate enough have been blessed by Sally’s extrodinary gifts as a counselor. She inpired me to begin particapating in life as much as possible in spite of my illness, and I can’t express enough gratitude for her care, sometimes above and beyond the call of duty.
Although Sally was a professional, she was never phony and never denied her own humanity. She appropriately shared herself and left no doubt about how important her family was to her. Her face lit up whenever she was going to make a trip to see you.
Although I never knew Sally the way you have, you are not grieving alone. Many of us whom she helped will feel a void in our lives, but the skills and understanding she helped us acquire will live on.
I hope you have the courage to grieve her absence, as well as celebrate her life. May your shared memories bring comfort to all of you.
God bless you all.
I knew Sally for several months. She was referred to me by a friend. Sally was such a good listener
as I worked through my issues. I so appreciated her kindness in my grief at the loss of my beloved little shih tzu. My deepest sympathy goes out to you her family in your loss.
I only knew her for a short amount of time. I began seeing her after a death in my family in which she helped me through some of the grieving. A person that really cared about life and others. To the family I am sure sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with all of you during this time.