Sally Lu Senger

Sally Lu Senger, was born March 23rd 1938 in Winonna Minnesota to Chalmer and Pearl Johnson. She passed away on August 22,2024 at Colorow Care Center.

Sally grew up and went to high school in Cheyenne, WY. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University. She loved the heat in Arizona and made many friends there. Sally later moved back to Cheyenne where she met her husband of 57 years, Ben Senger. They soon moved to Wheatridge, CO where they started their family. In 1977 they moved to Montrose with their three young daughters.

Sally enjoyed a long career as a bookkeeper and worked alongside her husband in their family business, Montrose TV and Appliance. Her true calling, as she would say, was in being a mother. She never missed a sporting event or school activity. The only thing she enjoyed more than motherhood was becoming a grandmother. She was famous for saying “you can have ice cream for breakfast at grandma’s house”. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren whom she loved to spoil. Her children describe her as a terrific listener and someone who never wanted to be the center of attention.

Sally enjoyed volunteering for many years in the library at Oak Grove Elementary School and in the childcare at the United Methodist Church. She was a longtime member of Altrusa and participated in Bosum Buddies annual walk. Sally had many friends and enjoyed playing dominos, reading mysteries and camping with the family.

 In 2010 Sally survived a hemorrhagic stroke and was able to stay at home with her husband for 12 years. The final 3 years of her life were spent at Colorow Care center with their caring staff.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Senger, her three daughters, Molly Feddersen (Scott) Grand Junction CO, Libby Baumchen (George) Durango, CO, and Ginny Senger Montrose, CO and her grandchildren, Kyra Tolin, Simon Feddersen, Zane Baumchen, Elyza Baumchen and Nick Feddersen.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday September 14th at the Senger residence. Open house to pay respects from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.