SARAH L. PROCTOR

Sarah Louise Proctor, 41, of Mishawaka, died in the early evening of Friday, December 2, 2022.

She was born October 2, 1981, in Dennis, Massachusetts, the middle of three children born to Terry and Pam Proctor. In addition to her parents, her loving and heartbroken family includes two brothers and their partners, Seth and Laura, Matt and Rebecca; four adoring nieces and nephews, Matthew, Luke, Ada, Rosalynn; and aunts, uncles, close cousins and many, many friends.

Sarah was a dedicated and talented second grade teacher with Dowagiac Union Schools for almost twenty years and taught over 400 students. She was active in 4-H, Love of God (L.O.G. Michiana), the Cass County Fair, her church and countless other community groups.

She attended Edwardsburg Public Schools, The Berrien County Math and Science Center, and Michigan State University where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as an educator.

Sarah will be remembered as a great teacher, an incredible source of good nature, and a rock to her friends, her family, and people in need. She carried a brightness in the face of adversity and lived vibrantly in the present. She was opinionated, unabashedly loud and yet was a great listener. She fiercely loved her family and friends. Sarah will be sorely missed.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Sarah’s life from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, in the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 30402 M62, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047.

In lieu of flowers, please support a local teacher with time or donations, as they need your help and support.