May 10, 1943 - March 27, 2025
In loving memory ~
It is with heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Sandy lost her battle with cancer in the early hours of March 27, 2025. Sandy was born on May 10, 1943 in small town Smeaton, Saskatchewan; she was the baby of the family having five older siblings and right from the start and knowing her as we do, it's safe to assume she kept her brother and sisters on their toes. Born in and for the most part raised in Smeaton, Sandy left the farmstead and set out on her own at the age of eighteen. She spent many years in Saskatchewan, working in different jobs ie: highway crew cook, meat packing plant, fishing camps, one of her many ventures was rising to the top in a household name company "Tupperware". The early 70s would see Sandy making a new start first settling in Honeymoon Bay, then in Lake Cowichan, and eventually owning and operating her pride and joy, the Sunshine Gift Shoppe - aptly named so, as she shared that her sister Ivy had fondly recalled how she "lit up a room with sunshine when she walked in". In all Sandy spent more than 50 years combined in these communities and she enjoyed curling, gardening, fishing, camping, and winning many a prized trophy partaking in the yearly Logger Sports and Fishing Derbys. She moved to Duncan, B.C. in early 2024. The weekend before her passing was spent rooting for Canada and watching with delight as Team Homan brought home the gold medal in curling. Many of us will also be reminded of her love of knitting and all of her slippers in our homes. Sandy is survived by her sons Kevin (Kim) and Jason (Miranda), grandchildren Sara and Tyson and great grandchild Ella; sisters Anne and Ivy, and many cherished nieces and nephews and friends. Predeceased by her spouse Jack, mother Mary and father Harry, brother Kerry, sisters Ina and Hilda. The family wishes to thank the health care workers at Cowichan District Hospital, in home care in Duncan and the many friends and neighbours who helped out over the last few years. A celebration of Sandy's Life will be held in Lake Cowichan at a date and time to be announced. Interment will be at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Snowden, Saskatchewan at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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