Sally Ann Ybarra
65, Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 8, 2014 after a two year fight with cancer; prior she had survived six years in remission from her first breast cancer diagnosis.
Sally was an art and music lover. She was a very talented artist who enjoyed drawing and painting. Sally also had a great love of the outdoors. She enjoyed traveling to national parks and exploring. These destinations were frequently inspirations for her artwork. Sally’s other hobbies included reading and gardening. She was also a great dog lover.
In her professional career, Sally worked as a draftsman for 30 years at Magnavox/Raytheon in Fort Wayne; and retired from Schmidt & Associates in Indianapolis, where she worked on architectural drawings.
Sally was preceded by her parents Patricia Marquette and Robert LaPointe. Sally is survived by her children, Carla Ybarra-Dawson (Bill Dawson), and Eli Ybarra (Susan Vaughn); two grandchildren (Gabrielle and Grace); sister Nan Coble (Ed Coble), and several cousins.
A visitation service/art exhibition will be held on Saturday, January 18 at 9:00-11:00 in Fort Wayne, IN, at D.O.McCombs & Sons Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Sally’s name be made to one of these charities:
VH1 Save the Music: http://www.
Dizzy Feet Foundation: http://
Alzheimer’s Foundation: http://www.alzfdn.
Stephen L. Olinger (SLO) says
I worked with Sally for a couple years sitting across the isle from her. We worked together on the Ivy Tech remodel of the old Stoffers Hotel on north Meridian. This was a very difficult project. Sally worked hard to make this project a success. I loved working with her and cherished her friendship. I’ll never forget Her. You have my deepest sympathy.
Cheryl & Sam Million says
Eli & Carla and family; Sally was a wonderful neighbor. Sam and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have found that remembering our loved one often and recalling all the wonderful attributes of our loved one is of great comfort. I trust you have many wonderful memories of your mother to recall often. We will miss Sally.
Amy (Giant) Hunsaker says
I will always have such good memories of Sally. We met in art class at CCHS. We shared an apartment on Broadway in Ft Wayne. We shared not only “secrets” but fun crazy times in our late teens and early 20’s. Sally will be missed. Eli, Carla and family I’m so sorry for your loss and pray that your memories will always be of her sweetness and goodness.