SARAH JOAN KOCH (née: Dombowsky)
February 13th, 1987 - April 11th, 2025
It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we share the devastating news that Sarah Joan Koch aged 38 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Sarah was born in Regina, SK but grew up in Hudson Bay, SK and at the age of 12, she moved back to Moose Jaw.
Sarah and JR met in 2006 and from then, until her last moments, they were inseparable. Together they had 5 kids: Gavin (17), Ryder (14), Kahlia (12), Baylee (11) and Julian (7). Sarah was a dedicated loving mom, she was supermom. The love Sarah had for her family was immense and she would do anything for her family. She was the best advocate for JR and the kids through many health battles. Sarah was very passionate about Down Syndrome awareness.
Sarah was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in October 2023. She was incredibly strong and never let it show how much pain she was going through. She would attend chemo in the morning and be at her children’s sporting event in the afternoon. In August, during chemo treatments, she went camping in a tent. She got up in the morning, went to chemo, then came back out to the campground and stayed. Nothing was going to let her miss her special moments with her kids.
Also in August, Sarah had her first airplane ride to Toronto, ON with JR. This was for a test for her to see about a possible surgery. Sarah and JR were able to spend a few extra days together seeing a new place. It was a trip they both will never forget.
Sarah absolutely loved Christmas, and she was decorating as soon as possible, although it may have been an excuse to get Gavin's Halloween decorations down. Christmas time meant large family gatherings which Sarah enjoyed greatly.
She was predeceased by all her grandparents; special family dog, Zeus; as well as many others. Sarah leaves behind her husband, JR; children: Gavin, Ryder, Kahlia, Baylee, and Julian; parents, Shirley and Joe Dombowsky; siblings: Amanda (Jason) - Aiden (Montana) and Alex, Adam (Laura) - Abby, Emma, Aaron, Hannah, and Paige, Mary (Tyson), and Daniel (Janessa) - Spencer and Charlie; mother-in-law, Dana; her extra-sisters, Brianne – Mateo and Keshia (Shane) – Sophia; as well as many other cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Sarah was proud to be a part of the School Community Council at William Grayson School. William Grayson staff and students became family to Sarah, and she made many special friendships there. Special thanks for all the support from William Grayson School, as well as to the Home Care Palliative team for their amazing care and support for Sarah and the family.
A service to honour Sarah will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Shirese Noble Funeral Director 306-693-4550
