Rezelda Nathalie Breyer
January 3, 1922 - June 4, 2011
Obituary
Rezelda ‘Sally’Breyer, age 89, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Burien, WA. She was born to Nels and Alma Johnson in Hillsboro, ND on Jan.3rd 1922.
She graduated from Mayville High School and Mayville State College in Mayville, North Dakota. She taught in several high schools in North Dakota for four years, before marrying Joseph E. Breyer in 1948 and moving to Seattle, WA where her husband was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company. She also worked at Boeing for several years before being asked to teach private kindergarten and later to substitute at local high schools.
In 1967, Rezelda Sally was asked to teach at Kent-Meridian High School and remained there for 16 years. During her years at K.M., Rezelda was involved in many school and educational activities FBLA and earned, along with her students, many awards during her tenure.
She retired in 1983 and traveled with her husband to Arizona and North Dakota for four years until his health problems forced them to remain in WA.
Rezelda continued to live in Des Moines, WA was active in various groups and activities around her home and community.
Rezelda is survived by her son, Thomas Breyer Celaine Luckey; brother, Ordell ‘Bud’ Johnson Marian, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Alma Johnson, husband, Joseph E. Breyer.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 3:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 22795 – 24th Avenue S., Des Moines, WA. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Lutheran Child Care or Northwest Harvest. Inurnment, BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial.
June 24, 2011
Mrs. Breyer was a great teacher and role model for all of us who had the opportunity to be in her class. She always found ways to help us whether it was preparing for a competition for FBLA or when learning a new skill in typing. Personally and professionally I am a better person and teacher due to the care, guidance and support of Mrs. Breyer.
Sally was a very special person and will be greatly missed. Praise God she is in Heaven rejoicing with Joe.
Tom Am sorry to learn of Sally’s passing. We met Sally in 1968 when I came to Edmonds and started teaching in the Edmonds School District and became involved in FBLA. She was a wonderful person and we had some good times around the state with FBLA “kids”. She was very fortunate to have you for a son. Our prayers are with you. Sorry we could not make the funeral today.
Dellazine and Bill Moran
Although I did not get to actually meet Sally, I know she was a wonderful person…look at what a great job she did with her son. I know you will miss her a great deal, Tom, and my thoughts are with you.
Rezelda was all GIFT to our Family. I cherish our conversations together. Rezelda had a remarkable knowleldge of Family life & history…her zest for life will remain an inspiration to me. I treasure her memory & Thank God for her.
I met Sally in 1973 when I began my teaching career at Kentridge High School. She quickly became my mentor, friend, and roommate at FBLA conferences. As the years passed, I considered her my second mother. She was an amazing lady who was always concerned about my family. She was a loving friend and I aspire to be more like her.
“Aunt” Sally’s unconditional love and support meant so much, through difficult detours as well as diamond days. She touched so many lives and imprinted on so many hearts.
“Family” by choice.
What a blessing Tom has been to his mother, to all of us. She lives on through his kind spirit.
I am honored to have had Sally as a Business Ed. teacher, as a colleague at K-MHS, and as a friend for the past four+ decades. Sally’s genuine kindness and concern for others shone in her passion for teaching and mentoring her students. Her “can-do” spirit and pride in our FBLA members created warm memories of a great role model. Sally was so proud of her family, Joe and Tom, and her extended family. Her generous heart is an inspiration in my life.
I will always remember the great years we spent–especially when we worked together. We had a great time teaching and sharing. Sally will be missed by many as she was loved by so many.
I’ll always remember her generous heart she was such a wonderful loving woman. She will be missed.
I will miss my Aunt Rezelda dearly. She was a kind and generous woman.
It’s been 53 years since I last saw Mrs. Breyer, my kindergarten teacher at Midway Elementary Room 8. I’m glad to read that she lived such a long and full life. Best wishes to her family.
I will miss your wonderful laugh, smile & talks we had. The world is a better place because of you.