Bristol, NH - Sarah T. Vogler, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Golden View Healthcare Center in Meredith NH. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Bangor, ME to Edward and Elizabeth (Spaulding) Thorpe.
Sally grew up in Nashua, NH. She graduated from Nashua High School in Nashua, NH in 1952. After high school, she attended college for 2 ½ years at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH where she pursued a degree in English/History.
Sally married career Air Force officer, Charles Colburn Vogler, in Nashua NH on September 4, 1954. They were happily married for 46 years including 23 moves with the Air Force. Sally's passion was the care of her family; but, she always found time to volunteer with charitable Military Assistance Groups (The Officer's Wives Club, the Air Force Base Church Sunday School programs, and the Hospital Auxiliary Wing) while also serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and member of the base Garden Club and Red Hats. She was an active leader of Altrusa International where she served as District Treasurer and 2nd and 1st Governor. She also served as President of P.E.O., a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women. She enjoyed Doll Houses, Reading, Travel, Sewing, and Bridge.
Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Charles C. Vogler, her brother Frederick S.Thorpe, and her parents, Edward S. Thorpe and Elizabeth S. Thorpe.
Sally is survived by her son, Donald (Joyce) Vogler of Durham NC, daughter, Betsy Vogler of Bristol NH; her four grandchildren Michael (Ellen) Vogler of Lowell, MA, Christopher Vogler of Milltown, New Jersey, William (Jessica) Stetson of East Bridgewater, MA, Mary (Benjamin) Colburn of Deerfield, NH; her three great-grandchildren Charlie Stetson, Emily Stetson, and Abigail Colburn; and her brother in law, Roger Vogler of Lebanon NH ... and ... here faithful dachshund, Marley.
SERVICES: A celebration of life will be held at the Homestead Restaurant, Route 104, Bristol NH on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm. A private family burial will take place at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley, Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Altrusa International, PO Box 760, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253.