Sally Ann Capen Blyckert was born on August 25, 1938 in Tacoma, Washington to Ellery and Hilda Capen. She played violin and piano from a very early age and later participated in the junior high school, senior high school and University of Washington orchestras. She was one of the top ten students in her class to graduate in 1956 from Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington. After receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Washington, Sally married Warner A. Blyckert in 1960. She taught second grade at Jefferson Elementary in Richland, Washington from 1960 to 1962. They have one son, John Julie, three grandchildren, Micah, Adam and Amy and one daughter, Angela John Larkin all of whom live in Spokane, Washington. She is also survived by her sister, Juanita Carlson and her family in Spanaway, Washington. Sally was involved in many church activities throughout her life including a shared organist position at Richland Lutheran Church, organ substitute throughout the Tri-Cities and several elected positions of leadership in the northwest district of American Lutheran Church Women. Her love for music also brought her into the church choir. Sally was a member of the American Guild of Organists for many years. She was involved in Bible Study Fellowship where she also served as a leader. Her love for the Lord was paramount to her. Throughout her life she was grateful for the grace God had given her. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." I Corinthians 15:58. She died on September 12, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. A memorial service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church on September 29 at 1:30 pm. Viewing will be held at Einan's Funeral Home on September 28 from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be given in her name to Richland Lutheran Church.