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1956
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2011
Sandra Lizotte Obituary
She was born March 10, 1956, to Mary and Frank Warren in the old St. Joseph's Hospital. They moved to Circle City when she was 9 months old. There she took family and friends on many adventures.
She would come to Fairbanks to visit her grandma and grandpa, Maurice and Elise O'Leary, and play with her then (unknown at the time) future husband and cousins.
She worked hard at the family business, Yukon Trading Post in Circle City. In 1971, she saved her money and bought her horse Tamashan, who was her pride and joy. Tamasham was known for bucking off everyone but Sandy.
While living in Circle she met her lifelong friends, Carol, Colleen, Lynda, Karen and Irene. After graduating from high school in Fairbanks, she attended the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and in Anchorage, where she met another lifelong friend Mary.
Another adventure called, this time it was working on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. She was a bull cook then decided to become an apprentice painter and a painter.
Tiring of the long, cold and dark winters, she moved to warm, sunny California, where her home was nice and warm, surrounded by many fruit trees. She was in love with California and would only return home in the summer months. She had many friends and family members visit her during the winter.
During all her adventures she always kept in touch with this Russell guy. They finally made it official and married July 22, 2007. They resided in Fairbanks with their dog Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Maurice and Elsie O'Leary; brother, Bobby; aunt, Diane Olsen; niece, Misty Blu; and uncles, George and Donald O'Leary.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Lizotte; parents, Frank and Mary Warren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicki Friedrich and Dick McManus and Brit and Kevin Nelson and their son Orion; niece, Shelly Friedrich and her son Corbin; nephews, Mike Maranville and Fred and Amie Maranville and their son Riley; uncle, Eddie 0'Leary; and many cousins and lifelong friends.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 2 p.m., Monday, June 13, at Immaculate Conception Church. A reception will follow at Murphy Hall.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
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ROSIE & BOB STEEL
June 15, 2011
Dear Russell and Lizotte Family; Vicki and Warren Family; and O'Leary Family; We send our love and deepest sympathy...Sandy was a very special soul and her loss will be felt forever...May God bless you all...Love from Bob and Rosie
June 15, 2011
Russ, Jerry and family,
Our condolences are just words when our feelings can't relay the loss of a loved one. May God bless your family during these hard times.
Derrall and Mac McBirney
Sheryl DeBoard
June 14, 2011
Happy journey Sandy. We had good times on our horses in Central with the twins just living life. Grand times. Greener pastures are now yours. Happy trails my friend, Sheryl Deboard
Thomas Murphy
June 11, 2011
To Russ and all of the Lizotte family:
Our sympathy to you all upon the death of Sandra, I and my wife each had close calls last year. We wish the best to you all. With Regards; Tom and Marge Muirphy
Dan Norstrand
June 11, 2011
The light is gone but it does not die
As the spark of our flitting Firefly
I see you across the fields spring flowers
The flash of your exuberance!
The darker we feel the brighter your light!
You're "Sunshine" in the darkest night
Bobby, Jimmy, Norma, Charley, Elsie, George + all
They are in the night sky too
They've been waiting there to welcome you
The light is gone but it does not die
I love you all my fireflys
Aunt Nancy
June 11, 2011
Jeremiah 29:11
Aunt Nancy
June 11, 2011
Dearest Russell and Family, you are held up in our prayers, feel our embrace, we are always together. When thinking of Sandy I cherish the memories of our trips to Circle, the kids together, sitting at the table playing games at the big house, spending time at the store, listening to "Proud Mary" at night. Russ, God brought you and Sandy together and you will once again dance in joy. In His Love, Aunt Nancy, Uncle Garth and Nicole.
June 10, 2011
Russ: It has been a long time since we have crossed paths. The Hall family sends you our prayers and condolences.....Ron
Karen Hakala
June 10, 2011
Russell, Frank and Mary, Vickie, we will miss Sandy so much. She was a dear friend. All the Hakala family sends their condolences and prayers. Love you, Karen
Mike Nault
June 9, 2011
To the Lizotte, Warren, and O'Leary family's, my deepest sympathy and condolences. Having known Sandy since we were both young kids ( mid 1970's ) it really breaks my heart to hear of her passing. She is a very special person who was loved by all who knew her. As will her family and friends I will miss her dearly.
Damond Lizotte
June 9, 2011
Russ,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope great memories help comfort you in this difficult time.
Damond
wesley maxcey
June 9, 2011
Dear Sandy, I will miss your warm loving personality and the way you always made me feel like real family. this World will not be near as bright of place without you. you will be missed!
June 9, 2011
Dear Russell:
It is difficult to find words to express our sympathy for your loss. We pray that you find comfort in memories of special times and love that the two of you shared.
Don and Maria Lizotte
Bob Sutherland
June 9, 2011
Russell sorry about the loss of your wife. Our condolences.
Wendell Barker
June 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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