Sarita Trewartha

Madison - Sarita Trewartha, 104, long time resident of Attic Angel Place, died peacefully on December 19, 2011. Sarita was born Pauline Sarita May Ferebee, to James and Lillie May Owen Ferebee, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, on July 15, 1907. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and was married in 1929 to Professor Glenn Thomas Trewartha. They lived for many years on Sweetbriar Road in Shorewood Hills. There they raised their 4 children, Dan, Nan, Mark and Susan. Sarita is survived by all her children, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, with one on the way, and two great great grandchildren. Her parents and her two older sisters, Dorothy (June) Ferebee and Nellie Ferebee preceeded her in death, as did a grandchild and her husband, who died in 1984.

She is remembered by her family and those who knew her as a loving, caring and gracious woman. She loved birds and nature and contributed to the preservation of Baxters' Hollow in the Barbaboo Hills, a Nature Conservancy Area. She rarely complained, even in her declining years, and constantly remarked, "they take such good care of me," speaking of the Attic Angels staff. Her family indeed, feels grateful for the excellent personal care she received. The date for a memorial service is to be announced.