- From: frances colon
Location:ft leavenworth ksOur family send hugs to your family and friend of Sarah, to my friend Vicki I have no words to said, but I love you I be praying for you, the family and specially Sarah,
I read somewhere the passing of a child is the biggest pain, that even in any language have a word to express it,
I have no words to said but just prayers and love
Love you
Frances
- From: David Zaunbrecher
Location:HoustonSarah - I loved you like a little sister. You're the brightest person I've ever worked with. I'll miss your presence and charm. God bless you and your family. I pray that your heart is at peace.
- From: Laura Ampol-Hall
Location:Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&MDo not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not
there. I did not die ~author unknown
God bless to Sarah's family - may you all find the peace that Sarah is well comforted as our Lord has welcomed her home with open arms.
- From: Joanne Scully
Location:Lakewood WATim & I are praying for you all during this difficult time. We love you and we are so sorry for your loss. Sarah was a beautiful woman and she will be truly missed! Today I prayed the Sorrowful Mysteries for Sarah! Please know we are all praying for you out here and around the country!
- From: Dan & Deb Bolas
Location:Stafford, VADAn and I are praying for the both of you and the family at this time. We are sorry for your loss. Sarah was a beautiful, intelligent woman and she will be missed. Prayers will be said, and know we hold you close in our hearts and minds.
- From: Peter Steinberg
Location:State College, PAIt was my privilege to be Sarah's coach while she played rugby at Penn State. I have coached here for 16 years and there have been few women on the team as bright as Sarah. She would tell me that rugby was very difficult for her because she did not like to be touched by so many people. However her position, second row, put her in the middle of the scrum where she was constantly being "hugged" by her teammates! It is these contradictions that defined Sarah for me and made her such a fascinating person.
Sarah challenged me as a coach in a way that helped me become a better coach and a better person. She was a great team mate and a great friend to many in Penn State family. She was also an active and generous alumni who supported the team in many ways after she left.
I am sorry that I cannot make the service tomorrow, but please know that Sarah and her family are in the thoughts of her Penn State Rugby family.
- From: Jen Brandt (Sikora)
Location:Menlo Park, CAI met Sarah during my senior year at Penn State when she joined the rugby team. She was such a sweet, fun and positive person to be around. The world has lost a wonderful soul. Sarah and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- From: Katy Rank Lev
Location:Pittsburgh, PAI hardly know what to say about the loss of Sarah--she was my teammate for several years at Penn State and such a good friend off the pitch. I loved how confident she was in her intelligence and admired how she didn't stop asking questions until she fully understood the "why" of everything anyone said (usually Pete at practice). I always felt like I could be entirely myself with Sarah, tell her things that seemed too strange for anyone to understand and she'd somehow have experience with that.
The first time I mistakenly tried to give Sarah a hug, she punched me in the face and gave me a fat lip. I considered it a victory when, several years later, she offered me a hug at an alumni reunion.
- From: Jacob Vizinat
Location:Houston, TXSara has touched the lives of so many people. I have worked with her for a short while but long enough to know what a wonderful person she is. She will be missed on so many levels. My condolences for the family and friends.
- From: Flaubert Tchouangwa
Location:HoustonFor a short period of time I worked with Sarah, she contributed a lot for my integration and Sarah was always happy to share her thought and idea for the work she is doing. We all love you and will miss your smile.
Rest in peace
- From: David Schwartz
Location:Houston, Texas
In a very long career in the oil patch, it was not often that I got to work with someone as talented as Sarah. She was the one you went to when your spreadsheet crashed or when one of the engineering computer models misbehaved. Sarah loved cookies and everyone knew it. They would pull them out of box lunches or direct her to where they could be found. It will be impossible to eat a cookie at Hess without thinking of her.
- From: Nick Valenti
Location:Houston, TXSarah, you are not much older than my own children, and I always saw you as someone whose parents would be extremely proud and grateful for who you have become. I enjoyed working and visiting with you, and I was impressed in how you connected with others through your straight-shooting and friendly personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all those that have been blessed by having you be a part of their lives.
- From: Susan Page
Location:Houston, TXI always heard Sarah coming down the hall before I saw her. She had a wonderfully gleeful laugh that
let us all know she was headed for the candy jar.
Such a small act that made her smile - and those of us that worked with her would smile too.
I only got to work with Sarah for a few months. But that means I was lucky enough to work with Sarah for a few months. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. Find Peace.
- From: Kathleen Henry
Location:Houston, TXSarah, I only knew you for a few months, but you were so wondeful to work with. You always had time to listen to me, no matter what the problem was. I will miss bringing you cookies and sweets, and just sitting in your office and talking about how excited we are to be doing real work again. You will be greatly missed.
- From: Monika Swanson
Location:Houston, TXI lived vicariously through all of Sarah's travels and adventures around the world - I would devour her pictures and tell her how much I loved them.....I remember trying to hug her one time (she looked sad) and she stiffened up and told me it wasn't going to happen....I just laughed and put my arms around her and squeezed - and then I ducked just in case...I will miss her so much - she made things fun and could always make me laugh - no matter how skewed my view of the day might have been...I am praying for your family - I hope that you can find comfort in knowing how much she was loved by all of us. God Bless you all.
- From: Ana Paula Maynard
Location:Houston, TxI had known Sarah for about a year and just recently had started working with her in the same group. It was a privilege to get to work with such a brilliant engineer and nice person.
Sarah, our time together was cut short and I will miss your beautiful smile. I'll be toasting you with a Jagermeister and a cookie!
- From: Sharon Thomas
Location:Houston, TXI had the pleasure of working with Sarah and what a beautiful spirit she was. The girl enjoyed her Starbucks, Swedish fish, and Sarah was a competitor from the word go! A fond memory I’ll always carry with me will be is while donating blood Sarah and I would race to see who could donate the fastest, I’ll miss my racing partner. Your racing days are now over my friend, RIP Sarah, I’ll miss you. My condolences to Sarah’s family.
- From: Betsy Duerst
Location:Arvada, CO Sarah is a great friend. She is greatly missed. All the fun times will be remembered and laughter inspiring smile is remembered.
- From: Emily (Burns) Kates
Location:Kansas City, KSDear Jurgensmeiers,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today and the days to come. Although my time was brief with Sarah, I found her funny, loving and generous. She truly was a reflection of your entire familiy. We know her spirit will live on with each of you.
Sarah, rest peacefully in God's arms forever.
With Love,
Emily, Tim & Brody Kates
- From: Leslie Taft-Pauls
Location:Houston, TexasSarah was such a dear friend who I had the honor of knowing and embracing into my and my daughter's hearts. I had the great privilege of playing rugby at HARC with her, and the warm friendship that grew from that will truly be missed. Watching her and Caisson play with my 5 year old, Katrina, was always such a laugh - you never knew who was having more fun - although Sarah always tried to hide it!
I'm still going to have that BBQ we had planned for in a few weeks, everyone is welcome to come toast Sarah.
I am praying for peace and understanding for the Jurgensmeiers -- please know how much Sarah was loved. I love you Sarah, and may God watch over your soul and keep you in His warmth.
- From: Maggie Mitchem-Flanigan
Location:San FranciscoI am so sorry to hear of Sarah's passing. She was a great light. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.
- From: Tina Mata
Location:Houston, TexasSarah, you will forever be missed. You made the work place a fun place. I'll always remember our afternoon coffee breaks and hoola-hoop sessions. Your smile and laugh will not be forgotten. As much as you loved cookies, you always made it a point to save me one. Thank you for always caring and thank you for always taking the time to make sure I was okay. If I ever needed anything, you were there. You will always be appreciated.
It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you over the last 3 and a half years. You told me every day that I was your hero and I'll never forget that.
God bless you, Sarah. My deepest condolences to the Jurgensmeier family. Peace be with you all.
- From: Grizz Manry
Location:Houston, TexasWhen Sarah first came to work at Hess she was assigned to my group. It did not take me very long to figure that she was way smarter then anyone in my group and had a passion to learn. I look back on the time she spent in my group and she effected very single one of us and made us all better at what we did. I know she is at peace and I pray for her family's recovery.
- From: Kathi Teeter
Location:Manhattan, KansasDear Jurgensmeier family, I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I had the privilege of getting to know you while I was Matthew's teacher at Ft. Riley Elementary. Throughout my many years of teaching, I have met and worked with many different families, but your family is one that I have not forgotten. I recall your wartmth, caring and supportive nature. I admired the closeness of your family and the pride that you felt for each of your children. I can only imagine the loss that you must feel at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- From: Cindy O'Day
Location:Houston, TexasWhen I first came to Hess I was supporting the Drilling team and Sarah was one of the first people that I met, she was so nice and helpful. She always made everything so easy for us on our end when we had issues with things. I will never forget her laugh, she was always laughing. You could hear her coming down the hall or in the elevator. She always made you smile even when you were having a bad day with that laugh of hers. My prayers are with her family and friends. God Bless to all of you. Sarah, Rest in peace.
- From: John Shives
Location:Houston, TXI would like to express my deepest condolensces to Sarah's family. I worked with her in the N Dakota drilling group and we got to be good friends. I admired and respected her for her intelligence and good work ethic. She was fun to be around and a pleasure to work with. She will be missed. Bless her family and friends.
- From: Bob Ward
Location:HoustonI am so sorry for Sara's passing. I did get to visit a few seconds with her not long ago. She was absolutely delightful, smart, helpful and selfless. I enjoyed my time working with her when she was assigned to Hess' North Dakota asset. She taught me so much and with such clarity. I shall always remember her with gladness. Again, I know many of us here wish you a quick healing and a return to the many happy memories you must have as Sara was in your family.
Bob Ward
- From: Robin Taylor
Location:Houston, TXI had the pleasure of working with Sarah at Hess. I will remember her bright smile and bubbly personality. I saw her one day and asked where they had her working and she said she was on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico and absolutely loved it. She said she’d rather been there than in the office. She seemed to really love what she was doing. My heart hurts for her loss and I pray she is at peace. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. We will miss you Sarah..
- From: Binh Phan
Location:HoustonI had the pleasure of working with Sarah at Hess. The first time I met her was on the rig in N.Dakota. Ever since then, we were pretty good friends. She is a fun loving bright person. Full of good memories. You will be missed. My deepest condolences to the Jurgensmeier family.
Miss you,
Binh Phan
- From: Roberta Eveline
Location:Houston, TxGod blessed her with such a brilliant mind, but gave her an humble spirit. She was my friend and co-worker. She was fire and light. Her ready smile was the rainbow at the end of a storm. I loved her laugh and sense of humor and I will miss our conversations.
I will keep you all in my prayers and hope that you are blessed with the peace of knowing how many people she touched and that she continues to live with us in spirit. Sleep peacefully my friend....
- From: Casey Thomas
Location:Houston, TXI had the pleasure of meeting Sarah through my mom (Sharon Thomas). Sarah was a great individual; she had a passion for not only engineering, but for people. They say people come into your life for a reason, Sarah’s reason I believe was to show me that there are truly humble people still out there that would do anything and everything in their power for each person they came into contact with. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jurgensmeier family. Sarah was a bright light in this world and will be truly missed. You are now at peace Sarah and you will not be forgotten.
- From: Jean Weisbrod
Location:Manhattan, KSI feel so blessed to have known Sarah when she was just a preschooler. I so wish I could have watched her grow into the wonderful loving person she became. In the mass today and at the luncheon I felt so much love for her and for each other. She left too soon but will be carried in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. I love you and my thoughts and prayers will be with your family as you travel home and for each day after that. Love Jean and family
- From: Valerie Winschel
Location:Washington, DCSince the day I met Sarah, nine years ago, she has been one of my closest friends. She was my second row partner in rugby, the person who bought me my first drink on my 21st birthday, and the person I could always turn to when I needed a problem (engineering or otherwise) solved. She was more than just a friend, though; she was the person I admired most. Everything about her presence was loud: her intelligence, her confidence, and her assertiveness...qualities I always stove to duplicate. Please accept my sincerest of condolences, and know that Sarah will always be missed.
- From: Sarah Forster
Location: Aberdeen, MDSarah was my freshman roommate and my best friend at the Colorado School of Mines. We were both 16 and shared the same name, the same birthday. She was absolutely brilliant! There were so many classes that she breezed through while I had to study away. I admired everything about Sarah.. her confidence, her mind, and her absolute loyalty to those she loved. When I left to go to West Point and she was studying at Penn State, she would come up for rugby games and hide out in my barracks room where only cadets were allowed. I'll never forget her passion, her constant quest to understand anything and everything about the world around her. My heart, my condolences, and my prayers go out to her family today.
- From: Sarah Forster
Location: Aberdeen, MDSarah was my freshman roommate and my best friend at the Colorado School of Mines. We were both 16 and shared the same name, the same birthday. She was absolutely brilliant! There were so many classes that she breezed through while I had to study away. I admired everything about Sarah.. her confidence, her mind, and her absolute loyalty to those she loved. When I left to go to West Point and she was studying at Penn State, she would come up for rugby games and hide out in my barracks room where only cadets were allowed. I'll never forget her passion, her constant quest to understand anything and everything about the world around her. My heart, my condolences, and my prayers go out to her family today.
- From: Keith Thomas
Location:Houston TxSarah was one of the brightest most hard working people I have ever worked with. She often helped me. She challenged everyone around her to do their best. She knew no boundaries. She always offered whatever she could and never pulled punches. Although I only knew her for a short time, since joining Hess in February, I feel a deep loss and my thoughts and prayers have been with her, her family, and my co-workers. Sarah.... you are missed. To Sarah's family and friends I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Keith Thomas
- From: Becky Lay
I had the priviledge to know your family while Matthew attended Fort Riley Elementary. I am so sorry for the loss of Sarah as she sounded as caring, smart and kind just as I remember your family. My thoughts, hugs and prayers are with each of you.
- From: Lisa Dee
Location:Grand Junction, COI just visited Sarah last week in Houston. As always it was a pleasure to spend time with her and I will treasure these and all other memories of time spent with my friend. I will always remember her as one of the brightest, most genuine people I have ever known. I will miss her wit, intelligence and generosity dearly - the world is a much quieter place without her. God bless you Sarah. I'm so lucky to have known you.
- From: Ken Kemp
Location:Houston, TXEven though I only worked with Sarah on a limited basis, I readily recognized that she was a bright, inquisitive and special person. It is very sad to lose such a delightful presence.
- From: Kirsten Aerts
Location:Amsterdam, NLMy deepest condolences to the Jurgensmeier family. I played rugby with Sarah at Penn State. Sarah was one of the most fascinating people on the team. One who left such a positive and lasting impression on all of us that had the priveledge of playing with her. Her intelligence and goofiness is not forgotten. The world has lost someone special.
- From: Omer Zobairi
Location:Houston, TexasSarah was a fun, intelligent, bright and an outgoing person. She always wore a smile and radiated warmth. My deepest condolences go out to the family for their loss. Sarah you will be missed by many. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
- From: Gina Chirichigno
Location:Boston, MAI am saddened to hear of this tremendous loss. I went to high school with Sarah when she was at SMA. I still have letters that she wrote to me during those years. She was an intelligent, wise, calm, witty, and generous soul. She helped keep things in perspective and helped steer me (and others, surely) in a positive direction when life as a teen seemed stressful. My thoughts are with Sarah's family and friends.
- From: Cory LeBlanc
Location:Houston, TXMy condolences to the Jurgensmeier family and sincerest apologies for the loss of a truly great person. Throughout my career, I cannot identify another individual that had such a self-driven cause for excellence in everything they touched, extreme intelligence, and all the while still able to sit across the desk as such a genuine, self-less person.....She is irreplaceable in all regards. Sarah, I will miss you and I hope you are now at peace. My prayers to the family....
- From: Kim Magrini
Location:Philadelphia, PASarah was one of my very first friends at Penn State when I started playing rugby. She always included me in everything and we lifted together after practice. I smile when I think about tiny me and tall Sarah in there lifting weights together! She was a wonderful person and friend. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
- From: Barbara Ang Clement
Location:Crete, NEI am so sorry to hear about Sarah. My sincerest condolences to the Jurgensmeier family. God bless you.
- From: Debi Jensen
Location:Colts Neck, NJI was so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful and beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of her friends. No words are sufficient but these condolences say so much about how Sarah touched others. May you be comforted by knowing she was a blessing to so many.
- From: TBI Program Staff and Friends
Location:Ft LewisJurgensmeiers,
You and your family are in our hearts and minds and our prayers for you abound. Our deepest sympathies during this time.
- From: TBI Program Staff and Friends
Location:Ft LewisJurgensmeiers,
You and your family are in our hearts and minds and our prayers for you abound. Our deepest sympathies during this time.
- From: Berger Family
Location:Steilacoom
Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Sarah, we knew through Matt how special she was to your family. Our prayers are with your family.
- From: David Coe
Location:Friendswood, TexasMy heartfelt condolences to Sarah's family and friends. Sarah is missed by all her friends and colleagues at Hess.
A prayer for Sarah:
In universal thoughts' Light,
There weaves the soul,
Once united with me on Earth.
May my heart's warmth of Life
Stream to your soul,
To warm your feelings,
To soothe your burning.
In the spiritual worlds
May my thoughts live in yours,
And your thoughts in mine.
Rudolf Steiner
Original:
Im Lichte der Weltgedanken,
Da webet die Seele, die
Vereint mit mir auf Erden.
Meines Herzens warmes Leben,
Es stroeme zu deiner Seele hin,
Zu waermen deine Kaelte,
Zu saenftigen deine Hitze.
In den Geisteswelten
Moegen leben meine Gedanken in deinen,
Und deine Gedanken in meinen.
R. Steiner
- From: Adam Sallee
Location:Houston, TXI had the chance to work with Sarah over the past two years and it was always a pleasure to do so. With so much in common (both from military families, both lived in Manhattan, both graduated from the Colorado School of Mines) it was always nice to visit her. In fact if it wasn't for her I don't think that I would have been motivated to go for my PE license.
My condolences to the Jurgensmeier family for their loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
- From: Scott Forster
Location:United StatesI am saddened to hear this. I am Sarah Forster's brother. I did not know her as well as my sister. I did however have the opportunity to spend some time with her. I thought she was a funny and smart young woman.
I am deeply saddened to hear this.