The Reverend Hobart K. Sailor 'Fid'
October 10, 1931 - November 24, 2011
Obituary
Sailor, The Rev. Hobart K. “Fid” With family at his side, Fid died peacefully at his Waunakee home on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, just two days shy of celebrating with his beloved, Leah, their 56th wedding anniversary. He was born in Cropsey, IL on 10/10/31 the youngest of nine siblings, son of Dollie Hull Sailor and Methodist minister, Dwight K. Sailor. Fid served in the US Army Corps of Engineers and in the Korean War. After ten years in sales he ultimately followed his father in ministry serving for 47 years as a United Methodist pastor and chaplain. Throughout his ministry Leah was always at his side and he often remarked that they were partners in ministry. Together they served churches in Hammond, Martell, New Centerville, Antigo and Mattoon. Then Fid served as the United Methodist Southwest District Superintendent in Richland Center, followed by churches in West Allis and Milwaukee. Following retirement Fid continued in ministry for 16 years as the United Methodist Chaplain at UW, Meriter and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Madison. In retirement he also served as interim pastor for churches in Belleville, Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Monona and Racine. He touched countless lives and will be deeply missed. Fid is survived by his wife, Leah (McPherson), daughter Tina Lang (Greg), son Doug (Becky), grandchildren Jamie and Amanda Lang, Michelle and Rachel Sailor and Coreena Davidson, brother Harlan Sailor, sister Vida McKinley, sister-in-law Alice Hauan, many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. A memorial service and celebration of Fid’s life will take place at First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 9 with a time of fellowship and refreshment to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts be shared with the Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation for the “Fid Fund” Hospitals Ministry. The Gunderson Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave 608-831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts be shared with the Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation for the “Fid Fund” Hospitals Ministry.
A memorial service and celebration of Fid’s life will take place at First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 9 with a time of fellowship and refreshment to follow.
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Kristin (Afdahl) Causby
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Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kristin (Afdahl) Causby
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Bob Semans
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I "googled" Fid's name to check on these services. Google came up with the statement that, in the entire U.S., there was only one Hobart K Sailor. It surely had that right. We will miss you, Fid, but know you are free from pain and in a better place. Our love to Leah and family. Janis and Bob Semans
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Sandy Klinetob Beggs
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It was wonderful growing up down the street from the Sailor family while they were in Antigo! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.