Sandra Elsie 'Sandie' Peck

Sandra “Sandie” Peck, our beloved earthly angel of a sister, aunt, grand aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away on February 14, 2024, at the age of 74.

Sandie was born on July 12, 1949, in Shelley, Idaho, to Howard and May Peck. She graduated from Minico High School in 1967, Ricks College with her associate’s in 1969, Brigham Young University with her Bachelor of Education in 1971 and University of Utah with her Master of Education in 1986.

In her younger years, Sandie was an avid skier and service missionary, and adored fashion, jewelry and vibrant colors. She enjoyed time working at Mervyn’s department store, especially in the jewelry department. Her signature vanilla scent, love of Dr. Pepper and love of yellow will always be a reminder of Sandie’s presence that will be forever missed.

To know Sandie was to know selfless love — a love she had for anyone that needed a friend or a helping hand. As a mother figure to her siblings, 20 nieces and nephews and close to 30 grand nieces and nephews, Sandie also shared her love with her elementary students. Sandie taught elementary school for 50 years, and kept in contact with many of her students as a support into adulthood. Sandie gave years of her life serving children in her church callings as well.

She never forgot a birthday and never let her loved ones leave without a meal, a new outfit or a little extra cash. She always attended graduations, weddings, recitals, plays, etc. for her family and never left without sharing how proud she was to see you succeed.

In her later years, Sandie had the opportunity of having two of her grand nieces as her focal point. Her immense love and adoration for them will be felt for generations.

Sandie was the embodiment of Christlike love and true devotion to God. Her passion for life and love of all of God’s children will always be in our hearts.

Sandie is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and May Peck. She is survived by her siblings and their families: Karl (Stella) Peck, Peggy (Terry) Knopp, Celia Parks, Phyllis (Clyde) Miller and Dorothea (Richard) Hodson.

Her viewing will be on Friday, February 23, from 6–8:30 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor at 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building. Graveside services will be on Saturday, February 24, at noon at the Shelley Cemetery (AKA Hillcrest Cemetery) in Shelley, Idaho, where she will be laid to rest with her parents.

Flowers may be sent to Starks Funeral Parlor at 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.