I know you are watching over us, so I just wanted you to know that I still miss you! It is Christmas Eve and you are in my thoughts today and always.
Please take a moment and visit her late husband Gerald B Klein
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Leave a tributeI know you are watching over us, so I just wanted you to know that I still miss you! It is Christmas Eve and you are in my thoughts today and always.
Missing and loving you always......Daughter
I remember your quiet reservation. Never wanting center stage yet everyone knew you were there. Your thoughtfulness and humor is still missed by your family but most importantly me. I will never forget your acceptance and love. I know...I know...stifle...miss you still
Love, Daughter and Jack "ie"
Cheers my friend.
Even thought I was with Sheri when she posted her message, I wanted to let you know that you are always in our thoughts. We hope you were able to see the wish lantern we lit last night in your memory.
Love always...Jackie
I am sure you know this, but I think of you everyday. I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, up in heaven. We will celebrate your birthday and remember the times we shared. Jack and I will have a piece of carrot cake for you. I love you, Mom
Thinking of you on your one year anniversary in heaven. You are gone from us but never forgotten. If you see Anya, tell her we love her too.
Gil and Sharon Allis
I still think about stopping to pick her up for Mah-jongg...it was always therapy for us...that and a littlle glass of wine or two!
Still miss her a great deal.....a big hug for you sweet friend !
Joann and Steve
What fun we had on our cruise with Sandy and Gerry last February. We will treasure the memories we made on that trip forever.
Love you and miss you Sandy,
Gil and Sharon Allis
Thank you so very much. As you know, my husband, Jack, made this web site as a Christmas surprise for me. He decided it best for me to see it alone, and not with others watching my reaction. I am grateful, as I was able to be as emotional as I wanted, freely.
I know she will be waiting for me-----------miss her so very much !!
Rest in peace and keep an eye on us all.
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Knowing you are in heaven with your parents, Aunt Carol and friends and other family, is the only thing that keeps me from falling over. Here's to you....hoping you are playing bridge, laughing daily and once in a while, looking down on me.
Drinks at the JW in Arizona 2011
A different side
Sheri shared a story with me the other day about her Mom that I found interesting. Apparently, Sheri was "acting up" at NIU and Sandy sent her a letter letting her know of her disapproval. I forgot that Sandy could at times be a spit-fire and although usually quiet and reserved she was not afraid to be a Mom when needed.
Sheri kept the letter and recently found it in the attic as it brought back memories for both of us.
I mostly knew Sandy as a warm and loving Mother-n-law who was always kind to me and Ashley. There were those "moments" when she had enough and would muster the words stifle to Gerry and occassionally Sheri. It's memories like this, both good and bad, that remind us all that she was a women much more wonderfully complex than most knew.
A Loving Life
"San", as I called her, was the real deal. Genuine. Honest, Loyal. Quitely devout. We shared many things in common: Mah Jong, crafts, shopping, golf (?!) and each other's company. We had a lot of the same interests: politics, kids, grandkids.. She truly loved her family, each and every one of them.. She loved having company, was a gracious Hostess, excellent cook, and fussed over everyone and every thing!!
Through her battles with cancer, she said little about being afraid. Her Faith was unwavering and this, I think, sustained her and always gave her hope.
Our favorite thing to do was walk the Fort Myers Beach together. Sometimes we would just absorb the comfortable silence between us and listen to the wind, and the waves, while feeling the sand between our toes. It seemed to be a time of rejuventation... Perhaps it was the warmth of the sun or the soothing sounds... But we always felt relaxed and calmed afterwards. I cherish these special times.
San would do anything for you. it was often quite a chore to find something YOU could do for her. She didn't just remember your birthday, she made you a beautiful card. Her talents for crafting were legendary... I've kept all of the things she made me. They were all very personal and beautifully made.
She wasn't much for the limelight and often downplayed her style. But I knew inside was a vibrant soul with much to offer. You need only ask. I remember when she took me for a fitting for her dress for Sheri's wedding. She wouldn't tell me anything about it, or let me help her try it on. She made me wait for the "whole effect." It blew me away. I told her then and there that I'd never seen her look so elegant, so beautiful. She just radiated and glowed and I knew she was looking forward to seeing Sheri as a bride.... It was her dream for her little girl.... She knew then of her breast cancer, but chose not to tell the family until after the wedding. It's just who she was.
She lived a purposeful life and held fast to her family, faith and friends. She never spoke harshly about anyone. If I could sum up her philosophy on life it would be: to live simply, love wholeheartedly, care deeply and have faith that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
I miss her every day, especially at Christmas. She loved everything Christmas...I collected angels and she liked snowmen. We often exchanged gifts adding to our collections.
I wish she were still here, I wish I could see her again.... and one day hopefully, we will walk the beach of eternity together one day.