Sarah Basile Lindquist

Sarah Basile Lindquist, formerly of Lakewood, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 99 in Spring Hill, Florida. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her family. She was married to Eric Thor Lindquist who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Marge (John) Kling of Spring Hill, Florida with whom Sarah resided for many years since the death of her husband. She is also survived by her son, Eric (Sabina) Lindquist of Louisville, Kentucky and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. While residing in Lakewood, NY Sarah was employed as a school bus driver for the Southwestern School District.

Below are the lyrics to a special song, This is Your Life, written by Sarah’s son, Eric, as a tribute to his mother. The song is from his album, A Place Called Home. Sarah requested that this be shared as her obituary upon her death.

This is Your Life (Sarah’s Song)

In 1925 you arrived. You and your baby brother both survived.

In 1925 your brother died but you remembered him all your life

In 1932 headed off to school.

You liked to laugh and play and break the rules but in 1941 there was work to be done

Got a job in the factory, you were so young

In 1952 a Swede with eyes so blue

Caught you by surprise, he said I love you

In 1954 you married Eric Thor

You both walked right though that open door

1958 it started great. The sweetest baby girl, time to celebrate but eight days after the child, she was born

Your dad’s heart gave out, it was time to mourn

Chorus: This is your life. Joy and some strife

In 1962 a child born to you,

eleven pounds of precious baby blue

In 1963 you moved away, bought your first house with money saved

In 1975, 50 years alive. We partied like it was 1999.

Two years after that we all cried when that plane went down and took your brother’s life.

Chorus: This is your life. Joy and some strife

When it’s your time to go, I want you to know

You lived a life that was so full and bright

And everyone you knew, loved and valued you

I hope you don’t regret a single night

In 1998 it was time to wait

The cancer had come back, it was caught too late When 2000 came Dad lost his fight

He took his last breath that August night

In twenty one-five, 90 years alive

Through all those faithful years you survived

I don’t know when it will be your day

But when the time comes I hope we celebrate

This is your life. Joy and some strife

Lyrics by: Eric Lindquist

There will be no service at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held in Spring Hill, Florida at a later date.