Eveline 'Eve' Sallee's Obituary
Services for Eveline ‘Eve’ Sallee, 88, of Longview, are scheduled Saturday, April 27, 2019, Visitation 1:00pm and Celebration of Life 2:00pm at Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, Longview, TX. with Pastor Steve Lallier officiating. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery, Harleton, TX.
Mrs. Sallee passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Grapevine, TX. She was a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Southlake, TX. Eve was born July 7, 1930 in Berlin Germany. As a young girl she studied classical ballet leading to her early performing career as a prima ballerina throughout Europe. Eve met and later married Ralph Neitbaur in 1958. The couple later adopted their only child, a son, Ralph. Together the couple worked as Executive Promoters/Producers throughout Europe for the renowned, still existing, Holiday On Ice until Ralph’s death in 1969.
In 1972, Eve met and later married David Sallee. The family moved to David’s hometown, Longview, in 1973. Upon her arrival to the United States, Eve dove head-first into her new culture and large Sallee family. She loved each one and was loved by all, as well. Eve was an excellent cook and had the gift of hospitality. She had an immeasurable love for animals. Throughout the years she had many faithful doggie-children. In her later years, they served to be her constant companions and brought her great pleasure.
Eve is survived by stepchildren John Sallee (Elaine) Sally Sallee and Cindi Sallee Sylvester (Tony), grandchildren, Joshua Sallee (Michelle), Andrea Blalock, Laura Blalock McCall (Seth) and Conrad Sylvester, great-grandchildren, Emmylou, Huck and Adell McCall all of the DFW area; and cousin Maria Arctander of Nevada, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Eve is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph Neitbaur, husband David Sallee, son Ralph Neitbaur Sallee, and stepson Roy Sallee.
The family will receive friends at 1:00p.m. preceding the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00p.m.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or SPCA of East Texas P.O. Box 132899 Tyler, TX 75713. An online guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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