Sandra Jean Andersen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away July 18, 2014 at the age of 74. She was born June 26, 1940 in Elko, Nevada to Donald and Eleanor Jean Long. She graduated from Wells High School in 1958 and attended business college in Reno, Nevada. She married Howard L. Andersen on June 12, 1960. Sandy had played many roles in her life. She was a book keeper, substitute teacher, bank teller, sales clerk, delivered the newspaper, and ran her son’s gym. She volunteered many hours of her life as the scorekeeper at the baseball field. She enjoyed the outdoors, arts and crafts, and playing bunko with the ladies. She was a wonderful cook and loved being with family, friends, and her many pets. Sandy was loved dearly and will be missed by everyone. Survived by her husband Howard; her children Michael (Patty), Donald (Kris), James (Samantha); siblings Kent (Bobbie) Long, Brenda (Larry) Stokes; 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents. A viewing will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM at the Wendover LDS Church, 341 East Moriah Ave. Sandy will be laid to rest at the Wendover City Cemetery.
I will truly miss this wonderful woman. To my sister Sammy and her hubby Jim as well as the rest of the clan, my prayers are with you! We send you all love!!
Will miss you my friend, always. Love you all!
Such a wonderful woman, my prayers go out to the family.