Sandra Kay Christensen, the daughter of Henry and Virginia Marie (Traughber) Christensen, was born September 7, 1947 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education.
Sandra was a lifetime resident of Spencer, Iowa and worked at the Sunshine Center for many years. She was associated with the New Life Worship Center in Spencer. She was very well aware that Jesus was in her heart. She loved participating in Special Olympics in the wheelchair races and other events. Sandra had a passion for Mickey Mouse, playing cards and checkers as well as other games.
She passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the age of 64 surrounded by her family. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Henry Christensen, Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sisters: Mary Ann Swanson and her husband, Joel of Spencer and Patty Larson and her husband, Bryan of Manson, IA; one brother, Gary Christensen of Primghar, IA; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. This precious treasure will be missed.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Tracy Baugh
CASKET BEARERS
Robert Winter
Bryan Larson
Gary Christensen
Joel Swanson
Dillon Hart
Adam Christensen
VISITATION
Visitation will begin 5:00 P.M., Monday with the family present from 5 to 7:00 P.M., Monday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
"Jesus Loves Me"
"You Are My Sunshine"
By The Congregation
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa