Obituaries

Sally K. Sachs was born in Buffalo, NY, in September 1934, and died on June 26, 2020.

She received her primary and secondary education in Buffalo public schools and was valedictorian of her high school class. She was awarded a scholarship to Syracuse University in New York State. In addition to her academic work, she starred on their College Quiz Bowl team.

In 1955 she married Rainer Sachs and they went on to have four daughters, before divorcing in 1978.

After completing her studies, she and her family spent some years in Hamburg and London , but returned to the U.S, where they lived in New Jersey – first on an army base and then in Hoboken. They then spent four years in Austin, TX, ultimately settling in Berkeley CA. Sally appreciated Berkeley, and was active for 30 years in the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, serving as president for 2 years.

Sally was employed by the IRS where she worked until her retirement.

Sally had many talents. She liked to sketch and draw, and continued this hobby throughout her life. She was knowledgeable about music and attended many concerts. She enjoyed gardening and grew fruits and vegetables in her yard. She read a lot and retained a great deal of what she read and learned. Sally was independent in her thinking and her actions. She was very straight forward, principled and a good citizen.

She enjoyed travel and made trips within the US, to Europe and to Mexico.

Sally's youngest daughter, Margaret, died in 1995. She is survived by 3 daughters: Anna Magda Sachs, Eliza Sachs and Carol Sachs, grandchildren Olaf Davis and Iona Marsh, a sister Barbara K. Zain and her partner of more than 30 years, Luis Flores.

Sally's life will be celebrated on Monday, September 7. For details of the online event, email sallysachsmemorialATgmailDOTcom

Donations in Sally's name can be made to Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association http://berkeleyheritage.com/ or to

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