Sandra L. Van Vleet
August 2, 1932 - August 7, 2012
Sandra L. Van Vleet
Sandra passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends on August 7, 2012 after a courageous fourteen-year battle with cancer.
She was born August 2, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jennie and Theodore August Larson. Sandra was employed by Hercules Aerospace for 34 years. After retiring, she joined the Assistance League, devoting her time and energy to helping others. Sandra was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She was the best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ever have.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Ron) Whipp; grandchildren Christopher, David and Jason; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Rosalind Van Vleet; and her fat cat babies Muffin and Cookie.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her son L. Scott Van Vleet.
Friends are invited to Celebrate Sandra’s Life on Tuesday, August 14th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 AM at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Online condolences may be offered and memorial tribute video may be viewed at www.starksfuneral.com.
In Loving Memory
Sandy was a beautiful person inside and out.. She was a real worker in Assistance League, starting the dental program for kids, Happy Teeth. She was a lovely person, a beautiful cheerleader at Cyprus High School, a great room mate who released me from being locked on the balcony of our AL Convention hotel in Hawaii,, a good travel companion to New York City and a good friend. We were so pleased to have you in our life.
Suzy & Nick Mihalopoulos
Salt Lake City, Ut
Dear Karen and all Sandy's Family, My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Sandy's work with Assistance League thrives on today. The dental program she helped initiate continues to help kids needing urgent dental care. Sandy's patience and leadership provided for the program's development. Grandkids - remember whenever you go to the dentist that your grandmother helped hundreds of needy children to be releived of their pain. Thank you Sandy for your generosity and grace.
Valerie Mercer
Salt Lake City, Ut
My dear friend Sandy, I am so proud of you. The way you handled the last month was unbelievable. You were such a trooper. We had a lot of time to reflect on our association over the past 54 years. For me there have been so many memories, that I shall cherish forever. Your passing has created such a void in my life: our working relationship at Hercules; our close association with the Assistance League of Salt Lake; and of course our personal lives. What a great friend, I love you and goodbye for now. Dee Fowler
Dee Fowler
Salt Lake City, Ut
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