Sandra Lee “Sandy” Dahl, age 58, of 6755 N Road Escanaba, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday January 26, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Sandra was born November 17, 1946 in Coos Bay, Oregon the daughter of Donald and Vera (Dahlstrom) Hull. Her family moved to Delta County when she was a year old and she was a 1964 graduate of Gladstone High School and she continued her education at Bay College. She had worked for K-mart for 11 years before working and retiring from the Intermediate School District in Escanaba. She worked for over 20 years at the I.S.D. at the learning center for Special Education and retired in 2002. She loved her job and especiallyenjoyed working with the children.
Sandy was an active lifetime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba where she had served on the church council and taught Sunday school for 25 years. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association, Community Handicap Awareness Team and the Council of Exceptional Children. Her hobbies included collecting snowmen, working crossword puzzles, making crafts of all kinds and following the local basketball and football teams.
Survivors include her husband Gary who she married on October 11, 1975 at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Brother: Richard (Glenys) Hull of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Mother-in-law: Kathryn Dahl of Escanaba
Sister-in-law: Kathy Dahl of Escanaba
Niece: Kelly (Steve) Pieper of Rochester, MN
Nephew: Richard (Ginny) Hull II of Houston, TX
Great niece and nephew: Sierra Pieper and Riley Hall
Her dog: Haley
Special friends: Jim and Iris Johnson of Gladstone and Judy and John Petrick of Perronville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sandy’s family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Sandra Lee Dahl will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba with Rev. Richard Hutton officiating. Luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells Township.
Anonymous
Gary & Family,We are so saddened to hear of Sandys passing. She always held a special place in our hearts. We have so many wonderful memories of growing up & Sandy being just like another Aunt to us. Between Sandy, my Aunt Peg (DeShambo) Bergerson & My Aunt Judy (DeShambo) Young we wanted for nothing when we were with those three. She will be missed by so many. In Thoughts & Prayers,
Mike Deshambo & The DeShambo Family
Escanaba, MI
Gary, I am so sorry, Sandy was much to young, I know how much you will miss her. All of the students in our class wanted you to know they also are sad that Sandy is no longer with us. Gary I am glad for the short visit I had with Sandy at the reunion this last summer. I am also sad that I am unable to be at the funeral on Saturday I am going to be out of town and unable to change my plans. I just want you to know my prayers are with you and remember all the memories that you charish will always stay with you. Take care and God Bless Gary.
Bonnie DeMay and Pete
Gladstone, MI
Dear Gary and family,
I am so sad over the passing of Sandy. There is an ache and a void in my heart and in my life. We were together for many years at work with the Learning Center students and with the CHAT group (the adults with developmental disabilities.) My last talk with Sandy was about our February 10th Valentine social which she prepared for us. What a great lady. We will miss her. Lowell and I send our prayers,love and condolences. Dorothy Kollmann
The CHAT members are calling and want you to know that they also loved Sandy and will miss her. We are grateful for all that she did for CHAT. She was so happy and cheerful when we were together. We will miss her. Love and prayers from the CHAT members.
Dorothy J. Kollmann and CHAT Inc.
Rapid River, MI
Our son Robbie loved Miss Sandy. He missed her greatly when she left the Learning Center. We are so sorry for your loss. She will never be forgotten.
Cathy and Robert Blalock
Escanaba, MI
I went to grade school with Sandy and have not seen her since. I remember her as being a very kind person. But we did argue a bit. I hope to see her in eternity.
John C. McGuigan
Colorado Springs, CO
Dear Gary,
James and I are so sorry for your loss. James says he is going to miss Sandy so much at CHAT. We were always so fond of her. She always had a smile for everyone. I know what it’s like to loss a spouse but not in such a short time. God bless you and be comforted that she is with our Lord and probably having a ball up there.
All our love,
Sandy Mathias and son James
Escanaba, MI
Gary, we are so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. Please know that you and all the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I know Sandy touches so many lives in her work and God is smiling on her achievments now. God Bless! Love and Prayers,
Rod & Jo Chaplau
Escanaba, MI
Gary, My deepest symathy, I can’t even start to say I’m sorry. Sandy was a good a loving and giving person. God Bless her and You.
Dianne Hoyle (Potts)
Temple, TX
Our sincere condolences to Sandra’s family. We have good memories of her as a young woman and wish we had had the oportunity to know her through the years. May God comfort you in your loss. With deepest sympathy,
Ray and Dolores LaFayette, (cousin to her Mom, Vera Hull)
Bellevue, WA