Sarah (Yazzie) Noon

Sarah Yazzie Noon, 64, of Shiprock, passed away from this life on Thursday Sept. 12, 2013, in Shiprock. She was born Nov. 16, 1948, in Steamboat Canyon , Ariz. , to Marie Y. Wauneka and Tony Y. Begay. She was born to Honaghaahnii (One Walks Around) and born for Todich'ii'nii (Bitter Water) .Sarah received a master's degree in education in educational leadership, a master's degree in education from Doane College , and a bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College . Sarah was a beloved elementary school teacher at Asta Biyaazh Community School, Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc., and formerly the principal at Northwest High School/Middle School, Shiprock Associated School, Inc. She was an avid believer in education and treasured her students and family. She is survived by sons, Daryl T. Noon, Joaquin J. Noon and Cody T. Noon; brother, David Yazzie; sisters, Lottie Tsosie, Mary Hedin and Louise A. Yazzie; and grandchild, Gabrielle Noon. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Noon; parents, Marie Y. Wauneka and Tony Y. Begay; and brothers, Billy Yazzie, Wilson Wauneka, Sam Yazzie and Jimmy Yazzie/Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Shiprock. Sarah's care is entrusted to Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington , 505-327-2710.