SANDRA KAY STAFFORD LEPINSKI ~ Class of 1962
February 10, 1944 - November 10, 2009
When someone we love passes away, we ache, but we go on. Our dear departed would want us to heal, after they are gone. Grief is a normal way to mend. The anguish and pain in our hearts; we need time to remember and time to mourn, before the recovery starts. Let's draw together to recuperate, as we go through this period of sorrow; let's help each other, with tender care to find a brighter tomorrow.
Sandra Kay Stafford Lepinski went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 10, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born in Kansas City, MO on February 10, 1944, to Jack and Thelma Stafford. Sandy graduated from Columbia High School in 1962. Sandy married the love of her life, Chester Lepinski, on February 13, 1965 after knowing each other for only 59 days.
Sandy worked for Kadlec Medical Center for twenty years as a Phlebotomist. She also devoted many hours to her children and husband.
Sandy enjoyed many things in life. She was a great cook, enjoyed sewing, going camping in the motor home, and taking care of her pug. Her latest enjoyment was cruising. She had been to Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, and Tahiti. Her next adventure was to go on the brand new cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" and Disney World.
She is preceded in death by her father Jack Stafford, mother Thelma Stafford, and daughter Jackie Lepinski.
She is survived by her husband Chester, son Brian, daughter Brenda (Everett), sister Linda Stafford Norwood ('59), brother-in-law Darrell Norwood, niece Katrina Swanson (Granbury, TX), nephew Khris Norwood (Houston, TX), cousin Karen Schnell (Spokane, WA), and cousin Judy Powell (Lake Stevens, WA). She is also survived by her many friends.
There will be a celebration of her life at Memories at Sunset Event Center on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2:00 pm located on the beautiful grounds of Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family has requested that instead of sending flowers please make a donation to the Kadlec Medical Foundation for further research on Diabetes.
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