Sally Ann Blake, age 49, of Isanti died May 28, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A memorial service will be held at 6 P.M. on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rev. Jim Crecelius officiating. Friends may gather from 3 – 6 P.M. on Sunday. Wear Viking clothing!
Sally Ann Blake was born January 5, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Robert and Katherine (Unkovich) Oquist. Sally was raised in Shoreview and attended Mounds View High School. She attended college in Phoenix, Arizona and took classed in warehousing and supply. Sally made her home in Isanti until just recently moving to Cambridge. She operated Blake Excavating and Backfill in Isanti and later she worked for Tenant Manufacturing in Golden Valley. Sally enjoyed fishing with her dog, Floyd. She also enjoyed going out to eat, working in her large garden and helping her mother make pickles and pickled beets. Sally was also an avid Viking fan.
Sally is survived by her mother, Kayti Tersteeg of Cambridge; 2 brothers, Robert Oquist (Denise and Ethan) and Bobby Oquist of Blaine, John (Pam) Oquist of Blaine; 2 sisters, Tammie Lee and Carrie Oquist of Circle Pines; and many other relatives and friends.
It was truly a blessing to have Sally as a part of my life. I am very saddened by her passing. We have been friends since junior high.I have many memories to comfort me. We had a deep bond even though we did not see or talk to each other for long periods of time. I loved her! I loved her spunky spirit. I loved her kind gentle nature that was best shown by her love of her animal family. I loved her willingness to help others, especially taking care of her mother.
She was there for me. She was there to talk to, cry to, complain to, share with and celebrate with. I loved that she accepted me and loved me unconditionally. My heart goes out to her family. May you be comforted in your sorrow knowing she has no more pain. That she is with her Lord Jesus. Also I am sure she is going to be watching over all those she loved God Bless you and Hold you as you grieve.
My Sincere Sympathy and Much Love, Connie