Sarah Snow Stever
One of the most beautiful and spirited people I know passed away this Saturday.
Sarah was the owner of her own hair salon, Novina Studio. Sarah possessed a peace and a calm that soothed you to the core from the moment you entered her presence. Just like doctors or nurses have bedside manners, Sarah possessed the most amazing hair-side manner. She was an excellent listener and a great inspiration since she was always taking up some new hobby with the enthusiasm of a very level headed teenager. Her pursuits were ongoing: banjo, creative writing, guitar, adopting and rescuing animals, picking out the right accessories for her store, and new hair techniques. She genuinely loved the creative process and had a -can-do-it's-never-too-late-, kind of attitude.
When you're a woman with long hair to cut and color, the salon is practically a whole-day process. Sarah always tried to make your time with her like a visit with an old friend. She'd laugh with you while looking at the gossip magazines and she was not above giving serious consideration to things like "who wore the dress better." I gave Sarah an earful of boyfriend troubles and she was always sweet enough to listen and never tell me what a stupid girl I was being (which I was). She shared her past openly and she seemed to be at a point in her life where she truly had everything she ever wanted and needed -a loving new husband, her little salon, and her sweet animals.
I really miss Sarah and I wish so badly that I could go see her at her hair studio and tell her just how much she meant to me! She was a very special girl.
posted by The Style Diary at 3:09 PM
13 Comments:
I am so sorry.
Ashley, I feel the same way about Sarah. I met her in 1992 in Ann Arbor, and although I am a man, we shared the same kind of relationship. She was an inspiration with all the interests she pursued. Who has the ambition or time for that?! She did and she did it well. I was really sad to read her obit today. Do you have any idea what caused this?
Ashley -
I too was touched by Sarah. I first met her at Alan Ryan salon six years or so ago. As you wrote, she was indeed one of the most inspirational and lovely people I have met. I loved getting my hair cut, mostly because of the time we would spend talking, about everything from family, to books and music, to celebrity gossip. I had an appt on Saturday, and remember walking into the sweet Novina salon thinking "I love it here, it smells so good and feels so peaceful". Then I noticed Sarah wasn't there and Zane told me the news. My heart broke and I drove home sobbing and dazed and confused. Do you happen to know if there is a memorial service? I really, really miss her.
Ashley, Sarah's mom sent me information about a memorial service in Ann Arbor. Maybe you can post it to the people who knew her in ATL.
Andrew
From: Barbara Snow
Memorial Service for Sarah Snow Stever
Born 6 June, 1972 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Died 10 November, 2007 at Atlanta, Georgia
Married Kevin Stever September, 2006
Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Vitosha Guest Haus
1917 Washtenaw Ave. (between Wayne and Berkshire)
Parking on the street or in the parking lot of the First Christ Scientist Church
1833 Washtenaw (entrance off Wayne Street)
Gather together beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Memorial Service at 1:30
Here is link to map http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1917+Washtenaw+Ave&ie=UTF8&ll=42.269672,-83.723116&spn=0.006574,0.014591&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
I am so crushed and sad to hear of Sarah's death. What an amazing friend she was. I met her in Atlanta, and discovered we had the same birthday. I looked forward to my haircuts, that took 3 hours, just to laugh and joke with her. She loved Mariah Carey - and would play the cd I gave her whenever I was there. He natural curiosity for life and all that it offered was so entertaining.
I am sure I speak for many when I say she will be missed massively.
Diane
I am Sarah's mom and thank you for your wonderful tribute to Sarah. There will be a memorial for Sarah at her Novina Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8th. Novina is Sarah... she created it as a part of her journey through life. I have a card from Sarah, written shortly after she first moved to Atlanta. The cover says "Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a method of traveling." I knew she had carefully selected this card.
Barbara Snow
Hey Ashley, I'm so happy that you were able to get to know Sarah. It's such a small world, eh? I'm so lost over this tragedy. This is the 2nd friend I've lost in the past few year's. Sarah was there for me when my girlfriend Charisse passed from her battle with breast cancer. None of it makes sense. My friend Tina said it best, God needed another ANGEL in Heaven and he only calls upon those who are good enough to fill that spot!
Many times in our lives the people we meet touch our souls. I have been reading all of the posts about our friend Sarah. I am a good friend of hers and I have not met many of you. I wanted to let all of you know that if Sarah was the type of person that left an imprint in you , You all also left an imprint in her. Many of you I have not met but have heard Sarah speak of and I know of many times she has mentioned to me your names. Andrew I was worried that you may not hear about Sarah, and she thought of you as a very good friend, same for you Leo and many others. I hope that all of you understand she was frugal about who she called her friends and many of you were more than a convrsation piece. She would be astounded to know how many of you were touched, influenced, and were even listening to her when she would spin of all the theorys she had about this world and what was running through her mind. Dont go on thinking shes gone. She has just entered a new place that we will all be at someday and she hasnt went anywhere in our hearts. I have thought of many things Sarah would have said if she was able to speak and one thing would have been "if I could make a difference in one person, one family, or even in my own life, my life would be worth while. I hope she hears all of our prayers and that we will never forget how independent, thoughtful, helpful, careful and beautiful she was. We love her and she loved us too. Thanks to her family we had this cheritable friend. Thanks to her husband she had a fulfilling life.
I met Sarah our sophmore year of high school but it wasn't until after high school did we become close. We attended our 10 yr HS reunion together b/c at the time neither one of us were dating. I somehow helped convince her to come to Atlanta. I'm so glad that she did...She ended up really thriving here with her studio/salon and also meeting Kevin. When I lost one of my other dear friends a few years' ago to Breast Cancer, Sarah was there for me like you wouldn't believe. I wish that I would've let her know how much that meant to me. I told her husband and her mother before she passed and I hope that somehow maybe she heard. It goes back to the saying of ALWAYS tell people what they mean to you! Sarah will live in my heart forever because that 'chick' (trust me, she would be ok with me saying that) and I have been through it all: )
Hi! My name is Ellen. I just heard the news today. I am deeply saddened; yet, the memories of lovely Sarah make me smile. I met Sarah over 5 years ago. She was a wonderful hairstylist - made me feel like gold! She helped me deal with the trauma of life issues, turning grey and losing small patches of my hair due to illness. But it grew back - she said it would! Yes, she was definately a dear friend who I could pore my heart out to and she shared such rich treasures with me in return! I heard her sing once. Sarah had such a rich beautiful folk quality to her voice. Sarah was on an amazing spiritual life journey and she shared many wonderful insights and visions that were simply inspiring! She taught me so much about celebrating life and embracing life with quiet yet strong and joyful enthusiasm! For those who knew her and loved her as much as I sure did, be comforted in knowing that we carry a piece of her heart with us where ever we go! And she lives on in each of us as long as we celebrate life, love and pursue our dreams - where ever they may take us! Enjoy the journey! "Carpe diem"! And Love to you all!
I recently heard the sad news, but still don't know what happened. We worked together briefly about 15 years ago in Ann Arbor, and I only remember she was a nice, quiet and caring individual. After reading all of these wonderful comments, I wish I had taken the time to know her better. I am still in contact with several people that remember Sarah. Can someone please let me know what happened?
Sarah died of a stroke. We don't know why. She had no risk factor and she got to the medical center immediately, but once there things went from bad to worse and within five days all hope was gone.
To Barb--
I see you so much in your daughter, not only in her physical appearance but in what others are saying about her here--particularly about her amazing talent for listening. She got that from you, Barb.
To me, she'll always be a cute little red-headed toddler.
I'm so sorry.
Love you.
RITA
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