Sandra Edythe Schmacht Hanson
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Sandra Edythe Schmacht Hanson of Perry, Kansas died on December 11 2017 at home following a long illness. She was born July 14, 1939 in Rock Island Illinois.
Sandra was raised in Rock Island, Illinois where she attended local schools and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1957.
Sandra was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served a mission for the church in Jackson, Mississippi and was a volunteer at the Oakland California and Kansas City Missouri Temples. She dedicated her life to selfless service. Whether helping family, friends, or homeless people on the street, she lived the teachings of Jesus to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and comforted those who needed comfort.
Sandra found great joy in her role as a homemaker and mother. Her most valued treasure was her family.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a sister and brother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3615 W 10th St Lawrence, Kansas on Thursday December 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM CST. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to a charity of your choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I am so very sad to hear of Sandra’s death. I talked to her Saturday and she was having difficulty talking because of her breathing difficulties.
Sandra was a beautiful lady–inside and out. When her daughter, Tammy, was in Lawrence High School, I am sure that Sandra could have passed as a high school student herself and been elected cheerleader!
My love and deepest sympathy go to her husband, Courtney, and to her children, Tammy, Troy, and Monica.
Court, Tammy, Troy, and Monica,
We became friends in single adults. We did lots of service projects together for the other singles in our family home evening group. She helped us so many times. We just returned from a trip and was looking forward to a surprise visit to her. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with each of you.
What a wonderful sweet soul who has now been received back into the arms of a loving Heavenly Father. Sandra Hanson was a wonderful example of Christian womanhood. Her kind and gentle ways will long be remembered. She served in the Kansas City Missouri Temple until her health would not allow it. May each family member be strengthened at this time of grieving. May you know of the reality of life after this one. May you feel the peace that comes from the Comforter, the Holy Ghost. May your mind be quickened to remember every wonderful experience with Sandra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Such positive memories of our days at Edison in Rock Island. She was always sweet and so beautiful in so many ways. I’m sure she was a gift for many people through the years following our early days. Peace on your continuing journey, Sandy.
So very to hear about Sandy. She was a close childhood friend. So much spirit and fun. We visited Sandy and Courtney in California. They were a devoted couple. They were an inspiration to all. We will miss her.
You were my mom’s bestest friend in the whole wide world. Your patience, your love and your fortitude in always being there for her is something I try to exemplify in my life. You have been on my mind pretty consistently for the last six months or so and finally thought to use Google to see if I could reach you or Courtney. I am saddened to hear of your passing. You are loved so very much.