Sally House of Potsdam, NY completed a full and active life on Wednesday, May 2, at the age of 92. She and her husband Larry lived in Plattsburgh and Malone prior to moving to Potsdam.
A lifelong Christian Scientist, Sally was active for many years in the Christian Science churches in Plattsburgh and Potsdam; she also assisted with services and spiritual advice at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.
Sally worked for nearly 20 years in various administrative capacities at Plattsburgh High School. Her other activities included membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Clinton and Franklin County historical societies, the Malone Altrurian Club and the Literacy Volunteers in Malone. With her husband, she was a Charter Member and served as an officer of the Almanzo & Laura Ingalls Wilder Association, and was instrumental in restoration of the Almanzo Wilder Farm outside of Malone.
Throughout her lifetime, Sally enjoyed spending time during summer at the family camp on Lake Titus near Malone. She served on the Lake Titus Protective Association’s Board of Trustees, and for several years instructed dozens of the lake’s youngsters on safe boating through the New York State Young Boatman Course. She also played golf over many summers at Malone Golf Club, and enjoyed winter skiing at areas near Plattsburgh and Malone.
A mother to four children, her survivors include eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be planned for the summertime in Malone; there will be no calling hours. Donations to the Lake Titus Protective Association Endowment Fund (http://ltpa.mylaketown.com/LTPA-endowment ) and the Almanzo Wilder Association (http://almanzosgeneralstore.com/make-a-donation ) will be welcomed in lieu of flowers.
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