Violet Sablan

Violet is survived by her husband of 56 years, CMSgt Juan S. Sablan, USAF, Ret, and their six children: CMSgt Jan (Scott) Wolfe, USAF, Ret, of Colorado Springs, CO; Ms. Sandy (Leslie Kruger) Sablan of Seattle, WA; Mr. Anthony (Susan) Sablan of London, UK; Ms. Karen Sablan of San Antonio, TX; Mrs. Carol (Ralph) Sablan Rodriguez of Austin, TX; Mr. Scott (Jennifer) Sablan of Dallas, TX; her sister Mrs. Mernlyn Goodrich of West Allis, WI; along with eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Edna Schwartz, and her brother, Norman Schwartz.

Violet was born on Friday, August 14th, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served as a stenographic specialist from 1957 to 1961. Violet met and married Juan while they were both stationed in Colorado Springs, CO, in 1961. For the next 23 years, Violet ensured her family was loved, secure and stable as they moved around the world: from Colorado where Jan was born; to Australia where Sandy, Anthony and Karen were born; to Maine; to Wisconsin where Carol was born while Juan was serving in Vietnam; to Germany where Scott was born; to Virginia; to the Philippines; back to Wisconsin while Juan was stationed in Guam; back to Colorado; to Texas while Juan was stationed in Korea; back to Colorado where Juan retired from active duty; and finally returning to Texas where they have resided since 1984.

Violet was a true lady with child-like innocence. Throughout her life she collected treasures. Not for their value, but to share with others. She was intelligent, strong, creative, and gifted. While at times defiant, she always looked for the best in the world and in people.

She was an avid reader of great works, and loved yellow flowers. From cookies to cakes, Halloween costumes to baseball uniforms, rainbow-colored birds to majestic mythical creatures, she crafted creations that showed that anyone with imagination and effort could make what they wished to please and satisfy themselves and do their small part to make the world brighter and more pleasant. In doing so, she ensured that her children had freedom to grow and the ability not only to look after themselves and thrive, but to put together a warming and welcoming meal that would feed the hunger, and the hearts, of themselves and the friends and family who shared their lives. She shared and passed on many of her passions — for reading, for cooking, and for other for quiet joys — to those around her.

She served our country, raised a family of six, nurtured children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She traveled the world, volunteered at church, and loved dragons. While her life seemed simple, it was complex beyond imagination, and always included the best for others.

She will be missed for all the things, actions, and qualities above, but mostly because she loved everyone and everything. We will miss her.

A memorial and dessert social is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Friday, the 19th of January, at the Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, TX. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Violet’s life. Condolences can be sent to Colonial Funeral Home, Universal City, TX (www.dignitymemorial.com/colonial-funeral-home-universal/en-us/index.page). The family would like to thank Dr. John Canales, Dr. Rohit Kapoor, Dr. Barbara Forseth and the caregivers of Northeast Methodist Hospital of San Antonio for their care of Violet.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to http://www.christianapp.org/