July 19, 1959 �" December 19, 2012
Sally Van Doren, PharmD, loved by many and admired by even more, died unexpectedly on December 19, in Cuzco, Peru. Sally had recently learned of a serious medical condition and wished to see Machu Picchu before she became too ill to travel. She spent her last day on earth there and sent back pictures from the site �" smiling, with Machu Picchu in the background. Anyone familiar with Sally's boundless energy and passion for life cannot be fully surprised by the moxie of her striking out on her own in a hastily scheduled trip to Peru.
Few who knew Sally will soon forget her amazing wit, her easy smile, her ceaseless sense of curiosity about the world, and, most importantly, her generosity to those around her. Though her death comes as a shock to us, her quiet establishment of a foundation dedicated to support for at-risk teens should come as no surprise at all. That is just who she was and how she got about in the world.
In accordance with her wishes, Sally will be cremated in San Francisco. A celebration of her life is currently being planned for January 26. For details, please send email correspondence to [email protected].