Following the Celebration of Life, the family will receive friends for fellowship and refreshments in Kaufman Hall at Holy Rosary Church. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Sara Sell Memorial Fund at Glenwood State Bank.
Sara Suzanne Sell, 21, of Glenwood, IA, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 4, 2010 in Riverside, IA. She was born May 15, 1989 in Omaha, NE to Steven Charles and Shannon Colleen (Pierce) Sell. She was raised on the family farm between Mineola and Glenwood and graduated from Glenwood High School in 2008.
Throughout high school, Sara was very involved in basketball, soccer, FCCLA, 4H, FFA, NPCLA, NJSA, Trinity Lutheran Youth Group, County Council and Teen Club. She was actively involved in raising and exhibiting livestock with her family and traveled across the country showing pigs.
In college, Sara worked as a nurse’s aide and played intramural sports. She was studying pre-nursing and hoped to go into pediatrics. Above all else, Sara loved spending time with her family, friends and her beloved dog, Sydney. She loved cheering on the Hawks, mostly to egg on the Cyclone fans! Sara continued to go to livestock shows and enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Micah. Her enthusiasm for life and ability to make friends easily left a huge impact on the people she met. She was a hard worker with a competitive spirit, which made her successful in everything she set her heart and mind to achieve. The constant smile on her face let everyone know she was ready and willing to lend a hand. She was never afraid to be goofy in order to make others feel at ease. Sara’s sense of humor, kindness and strong moral character will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched.
Preceding Sara in death were her paternal grandparents, Duane and Ruth Sell; maternal grandfather, Norman Pierce and infant twin brothers, Zack and Dustin. She is survived by her parents, Steve & wife Judy Sell of Glenwood, IA; Shannon Sell of Glenwood, IA & fianc̩ Stephen Rubes of Council Bluffs, IA; sisters, Shari & husband Jarrod Bakker & their son, Caeden of Dike, IA; Samantha & husband Tanner Winter of Platte City, MO; grandmother, Colleen Pierce of Malvern, IA; boyfriend, Micah Harmsen of Keota, IA; aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation:Sunday, September 5, 2010
1:00 PM
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Service:Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7:00 PM
24116 Marian Ave.
Glenwood, IA51534
63 Condolences
Your family has been close friends for many years. The memories we have of Sara will never be forgotten. The bond of the Sell Sisters is something truly impressive and will be remembered for years to come! May God bless you and fill your hearts with love and peace during this time of loss and sadness.
To Sara’s loving family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. She will greatly be missed by a lot of people. I know that she helped alot of kids through 4-H work.
Shannon and family ~ My heart breaks for you…I am lifting you and your family in prayer while you grieve your loss of Sara here on earth, but also during your celebration of her life and of her eternal life with Christ. You are in my thoughts and prayers Shannon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this heartbreaking time. We will always remember seeing Sara showing livestock and enjoying every moment. She will truely be missed!
Our family is so saddened of your loss. We can see Sara’s beautiful face and wonderful smile as we shared the many experiences of 4H. Sara was happy to be involved with all of them. Whether it was showing her livestock, horticulture, share the fun, hayrack rides, you name it. She was very special to our family and the family of the Lively Oaks 4H Club. We are blessed to have known Sara and we pray God’s peace for yours.
I am praying for you and your family, our deepest sympathy to you all.
Barb and Ralph Farmer and family
We were so sorry to hear of the accident and Sara’s passing. Please know we’re thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers here in Michigantown, IN.
Shannon and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of such sorrow. May the memories you have of such a beautiful girl be close in your hearts and help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sara was a beautiful young lady who set the bar high for herself and others around her. She was a kind soul who shared her knowledge (about showing swine)freely with our boys Parker and Grant at the Mills County Fair. Her ability to compete and be a great leader to younger 4Hers is why we will hold her memory close to our hearts. We will miss her in the show ring. Our hearts ache for all of you and we will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times ahead.
Brad, Kattie, Parker & Grant Lewis
Sara could light up a room just by walking into it. Heaven is that much more beautiful today. We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Know that we are thinking of and praying for your family!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady. We will continue to pray for you.
What wonderful memories you have of a beautiful and talented young woman. Her time with us on earth was all to short, but what an impact she made everywhere she went. God bless you and give you the strength to mourn.
Shannon–my heart is just breaking for you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Shannon and Family – I am deeply saddened by your loss. I will forever cherish the times I got to spend with Sara through the years babysitting the girls. Sara was always so sweet with such a carefree spirit and a big heart. I pray that God will comfort you all during this time, and fill your hearts with beautiful memories.
Shannon, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Shannon and family,
What a tragic loss…my heart hurts for all of you. Please know that Sara will be looking down on all of you forever and give you the strength you need to get through the next days and weeks. She will always be there in your hearts. I send all of my prayers your way.
Shannon, my heart goes out to you, your family, and dear friends. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the many days to come. Sincerely, Cindy
Shannon,
So sorry to hear about your daughter. (I met you at Maureen Houser’s wedding. My daughter, Kiley, lived with Steve’s daughter, Shannon for 2 years) You are in our thoughts and prayers. take care. Melissa & Rick Lewis & girls
Shannon, thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your daughter. Cherish the memories you had with Sara.
Our hearts break for you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your beautiful daughter. May your precious memories help ease your pain.Please let us know if there is anything we can do-anything.
To Sara’s Family, No words can ever seem adequate at a time like this but please know that Keith and I are praying for you all. I personally have such nice memories of Sara as a little blonde headed girl growing up next door for a time. Our families have entertwined for years and I will cherise those memories as I pray for the girl and woman that was Sara. God Bless you all.
My heart breaks for all your family. I’m so sorry.
Praying for the Sell family during this time of overwhelming loss…
Praying for the sell family during this time. Sara we have been classmates since we were kids and the class of 2008 will never forget you. God Bless and Im sending my love
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for you. Our deepest sympathy.
Shannon,
I cannot imagine how you and Steve’s hearts are aching. Know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. God send angels to surround your whole family. Carol
Shannon, God bless you and your family in this difficult time. My heart aches for you. May you cherish all of the beautiful memories of your beautiful daughter.
I was absolutely heartbroken to learn of Sara’s passing. When I think of her, I remember a little girl with curls, trailing after her two big sisters. All the days I babysat, I remember that she was her happiest if we were outside swinging, looking at the animals, swimming. She had such a beautiful spirit, and although I didn’t know her as well as an adult, I know that she was thought of as an outstanding young lady. You should be so proud to have raised her, and known her. I know I am. I pray that your family may find peace…please let us know if we can help in anyway. All my love.
Shannon, You and your girls are in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sad to hear about wonderful Sara and hope your many memories will provide some comfort during these difficult times. Love, Lynn, Ben and family.
Steve & Family, May you be comforted by the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension! Our prayers are with you! Sherman Cox / Steve Sebo / Gary Sebo – Spiro Oklahoma
Our deepest sympathy to all the relatives of Sara.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sarah Biermann
Daniel, Jacob, and I are so very sorry for the loss of your daughter Sara. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Susan, Dan and Jacob Sewald
Kiowa, Colorado
We returned home last evening to learn of Sara’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a beautiful girl and pray God will surround each family members with His loving arms to comfort all during this difficult and sad occasion. God Bless!
Shannon, May you and your family find peace with all the special memories that you have with Sara. My deepest sympathy to you all.
I was one of many there the day of the accident .I so wish I could of done more.
My heart goes out to sara and sara’s family.
God bless all of you.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We are unable to get back but send our prayers from New Hampshire.
Sara was a very wonderful person. Your family as well as all of Glenwood and her graduating class have all lost someone so very special.
Dear Sell family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Upon hearing this news during the Nebraska State Fair it make our family realize how importatnt our extened show family is. We always enjoyed showing with the Sell Sisters. May God Bless you at this time.
Steve, family, I’m thinking of you and the the toll this has put on you. You guys are truly some of the great ambassadors of the livestock community in Mills County and around the state. I have no doubt Sara lived her life to the fullest with people she cared about. This is a reminder to me that our lives can be taken from us in an instant and that we should live with no regrets. Stay strong and God bless.
Shannon, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts.
Shannon and family, I’m so very, very sorry for your loss. Sara was a beautiful and talented young woman. She was a middle school principal’s dream. She was talented and egar to learn and always had a smile on her face. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Shannon, Sharie and Sam – I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reflecting back on the times we were able to share together, and it brings a smile to my face. My fond memories of Sara will certainly endure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. We have fond memories of a sweet, young girl in the Mills County Show Ring working hard and striving to do her best at showing her swine, a passion that showed in her performance. May memories comfort you. God Bless.
Shannon and family. Words are so empty at this time of your life, the pain must be so great and all we ask is that “Our Lord Jesus Christ” to lift you and your family, carry and support you through all of our prayers, your friends and families. God be with you always. You are such wonderful people and loved by many.
The Fernald’s, Marv and Mary
Shannon,Steve, Shari, Sammi & family….
We were so shocked to hear about Sara. We just could not fathom that such a bright little spirit was taken away from you. We always liked to believe that everything happens for a reason and although the reason is not clear at the this time, it will come later. It is such a horrific loss for a parent to lose a child as we always think the parents will go first and it is just not in the “natural order” of things for the child to go first. There is no rhyme or reason for why these awful tragedies happen & no words that we could say that will make you feel better. We can though, tell you that we are thinking about you and hope you are able to find your way through this very painful time. Sara was very special in life & will be in spirit, as well.
I have so many wonderful memories of Sara’s beautiful smile. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In friendship,
Brett, Tammy & Tate Bauman
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shannon,I’m so very sorry to hear about the lost of your daughter. Though I did not know her she sounds beautiful inside as well as out. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I pray God gives you and your family strength to endure this.
Gone in sight but never in memories.
Anna Johnson
Sell family we are very sorry to hear about Saea. She was a great kid with a great smile. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you.
Sell family we are very sorry to hear about Sara. She was a great kid with a great smile. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you.
Shannon, I’m so sorry for your loss. Just the thought of losing a child is too much to bear. My prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you, let me know.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sara was a special gal that could bring a smile to anyone! I know she will be greatly missed! Memories of Sara will always make me smile. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Brooke
You dont know me, I do Know DeShawne and have met Ryan. Im Dan Newman’s sister, AJ, and I know of your special card & You and Leanie shared special moments with each others grief. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. God be with you all.
You dont know me, I do Know DeShawne and have met Ryan. Im Dan Newman’s sister, AJ, and I know of your special card & You and Leanie shared special moments with each others grief. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. God be with you all.
Shannon and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Sara. She sounds like a wonderful person, just as your entire family is. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. And remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon and family,
Shock, tragic, sorrow, heart ache and that’s only the beginning of how I feel and what I feel for all of you. Sara was blessed with a wonderful mother who loved her dearly along with many other family members. I’m sorry, Shannon, that you’ve lost your blessed baby girl. May she rest in peace for eternity with God and all of His angels. I’m praying the rosary today just for Sara and family. Shannon, please lean on me in days to come.
Much love and peace!
Susan
What a beautiful girl to be taken so early. God Bless you all and may peace be with you through this time.
Steve, Shannon and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the lose of your beautiful Sara. We know the road ahead is a difficult one. We are praying for God to keep his arms around you through the days ahead.
Gary and Barb Dunsdon
To Sara’s Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I feel very blessed to have had the chance to get to know Sara during her Senior year. She had such a wonderful smile and she made such a great impression on me. She will be deeply missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Dear Sara Sell family-Heard your story on Loos Tales-Don’t know you-May God Bless you and your family-our children are amazing blessings-what a great impact your family has had that even someone in Colorado would hear about your great and blessed daughter. Keep the light shining. A friend in Colorado.
Shannon, time has passed quickly. Sara will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know her and by those who knew of her. You and your family continue to be in my prayers. Love, Cindy
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