Anthem AZ Pickleball Club

RENIE SULLIVAN

We are so blessed as a pickleball community to have many, many amazing members.  Renie Sullivan was one of those members who was always available to step up,  help organize, play and support our pickleball community.  Sadly, Renie passed away last month in October.  Renie was a mother, wife, friend and lover of pickleball and her dogs.  If Renie was not at home caring for her husband and family, she was at the dog park or on the pickleball courts.  Hot, cold, windy, or wet…Renie was always doing what she loved and inspiring others to enjoy each day to it’s fullest.

At the wise age of 85 she was always quick to jump into a game, or sit and chat with one of her many, many friends about life, children, or how lovey it was to live here in Anthem.  Never a complainer…always a kind word to share…and always supporting the members of our club which she viewed as extended family.

In the weeks following her passing the people who knew her best have shared so many stories of her generosity and willingness to help others.  One of her friends described Renie as a person who rarely asked for help…but was always willing to help others.  A long-time co-leader of the Besties, Renie was always welcoming to new players joining the group with a sincere smile and a warm hug.   Another player who knew Renie well said she was always a “soft landing” expressing that Renie was always supportive, while also sharing her life wisdom and perspectives when asked.

Renie was an inspiration to all of us who desire to engage life to it’s fullest and leave a legacy often described as inspiring to those of us who had the pleasure to know her and be affected by her unselfish generosity of her time and friendship.

We miss you Renie. If there is pickleball in heaven…we know where we will find you.

 Memories of Renie (taken from AAZPC CLUB MEMBERS)

What an amazing lady she was on and off the courts!-Joy

May you rest in our Saviors arms! You will be so missed Renie-Patty K

The most impactful person when I started pickleball, was Renee. She was an iconic staple to the Anthem Pickleball community, always welcoming, kind and fiece at living life to the fullest  Jackie M

Renie will be greatly missed on and off the courts. Nancy M.

I will miss her. I always enjoyed playing with her. She was an inspiration. -Linda P

What an amazing lady she was on and off the courts!-Joy

She meant so much to our pickleball group, and her presence will be deeply missed by all of us. Terri

I am so gonna miss that, dear sweet girlfriend and the many chats and laughs we had. RIP Renie. I love you ….I know you’re my angel watching over me- Paula P

She will be greatly missed. Such an inspiration to us all. We will not only play for Renie but pass on the lesson of caring for the sport and supporting all new players just like she did for us.- Zee B

he will be missed. Heaven has a new angel.-Gail M

She was such an inspiration to everyone. Hugs and prayers to her family and everyone who knew such a Sweet Lady!-Tracy L

May our beautiful memories of Renie be in our hearts forever.-Adell K

he will deeply missed and lovingly remembered!- Debbie W

I cannot imagine Besties and Sunday Funday without her smiling welcoming presence. It was just 2 weeks ago today that we played together. We had such interesting conversations btwn games or on Byes. I've only gotten to know her over the past 2 years, but she left such an impact. Her family was lucky to have her. We will carry her memory in our hearts. Rest in Peace dear Renie...-Tamara F

She TRULY was one of the most kindest and thoughtful person I’ve ever known . I will miss sharing court time with her.-Donna C

What a beautiful soul and so full of life, our sweet Renie! I feel so blessed that I got to know her. She inspired and encouraged me! Lifting up her family in prayer.-Dawnelle G

Anthem AZ Pickleball Club (AAZPC) is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization. Anthem, AZ  85086