Fresno Unified Retirees Association

The Board of FURA received news recently of the death of Carole Sarkisian.  Carole was one of the founders of FURA and known and respected by all who participated in the legal actions that created FURA.  The FURA Board gratefully acknowledges and posts this tribute written by Gloria Watts:

When I think of Carole Sarkisian, the first image that comes to mind is “bigger than life,” not because of physical size but because of influence, passion, knowledge, and advocacy. Before becoming one of the founders of F.U.R.A., thus affecting so profoundly all the retirees in the F.U.R.A. category, she was also a Deputy Superintendent. The longest period of her professional life, however, was as administrator at several high schools and Principal of Hoover High School.  In her office at Hoover, there were many pictures of Hollywood celebrities and state and local political figures who Carol personally knew and tapped to contribute significant mementos of their trajectories for fundraiser events to benefit Hoover High School students. This is one example of her advocacy and passion.
She never hesitated to serve on a district committee or taskforce if she could see a direct connection between the committee’s work and the benefits to the students.
Carol left a legacy of influence, passion, knowledge and advocacy. May she rest in peace.