With deep sadness and very heavy hearts we share the devastating news that Sarah Steinwand, resident of Crested Butte South, passed from this world on Feb. 20, 2025 while doing what she loved, snowboarding in the San Juan Mountains.
Sarah lived her life to the fullest every day and her loss will be felt by the many people whose lives she impacted. Sarah was born Feb. 24, 1983 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado where she attended Eisenhower Elementary School, Burbank Middle School, and graduated from Fairview High School in 2001. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated in 2005 with a degree in marketing.
Upon graduation, she moved to Crested Butte with her brother. Aside from a few years in Jackson, Wyoming and Durango, Colorado, she has made her home in the Gunnison Valley. Her life was one filled with adventures throughout the world, daily walks with her dog, snowboarding, mountain biking, fly fishing, running her own successful PR firm and being a badass woman who did not take life for granted. She loved board games, especially Scrabble and Codenames Pictures, making green curry and sweet potato enchiladas, identifying wildflowers and reading.
She is survived by her parents, Michelle and Greg Steinwand of Boulder and her brother, Matthew Steinwand of Gunnison. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Ray and Una Jaakola, and aunt, Una Jaakola, and her paternal grandparents, Martin and Millie Steinwand. Her close relationships with her family, her boyfriend, and so many friends and loved ones has left a huge hole.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Paradise Animal Welfare Society in Crested Butte, where Sarah was a passionate volunteer. A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. To learn more about Sarah, please check out the great articles from the Jackson Hole News & Guide and the Gunnison Country Times on Feb. 26, 2025.
