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Sandra Knott Obituary
Sandra "Sandy" Phyllis Knott died in Springfield, Oregon on June 26, 2013 at the age of 75 from Alzheimer's disease. Born in Massachusetts, Sandra chose nursing as her profession beginning as a pediatric nurse,training at Children's Hospital in Boston, working as a visiting nurse and eventually becoming a nurse practitioner and diabetes educator with a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University, and Masters Degrees from the University of Washington and Gonzaga University. As much as she loved her career, Sandra's true passion was running. Sandra began running competitively in college and excelled, becoming a National Champion in the 880 yard and 800 meter events (1963 & 1964), cross country (1965) and represented the United States as an Olympian in the 800 meter event in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. Sandra promoted running and physical fitness throughout her life, competing in events until 2007. Sandra was a woman of Faith who was very active in the Episcopalian church and always helped others. In 2005 she was reunited with her daughter that she gave up for adoption at birth and both experienced much happiness as a result of this reunion. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Twylla and Joel Miller, granddaughter Olivia Miller, and sisters: Sherry Guerin, Suzanne Knott and Stephanie Tunia-Jackson. Sandra was a shining star who touched many people throughout her life and whose smile and spirit will be forever missed.
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Steve Price
July 15, 2013
Sandra Knott was a true pioneer of the sport and certainly a great competitor. I watched her race when I was a college runner in the early 60's and later when I was a club coach. She will be missed.
July 15, 2013
Sandy was like a big sister to me when in 1965 I joined the Cleveland Division of Recreation under the late Coach Alex Ferenczy. I lost touch with her and will forever hold her in my heart. See you in heaven Sis. Madeline Manning Mims, gold and silver medalist because of you my friend.
Wayne Armbrust
July 14, 2013
I knew Sandy from when I was a member of the track team at Case Institute of Technology (later part of Case Western Reserve University) and saw her sporadically afterwards. She truly was a loving, caring person of faith as well as a great athlete. May God grant comfort to her family.
1967 Pan american Games Pentathlon
Billee Pat Connolly
July 13, 2013
Sandy was a competitor of mine in the 800m which she ran in theTokyo Olympics. We were teammates in Tokyo as I had moved on to compete in the Pentathlon. After our competitions and shortly before we were to fly back to the
USA, I (a non drinker) had indulged in nearly a whole fifth of Old Grand Dad and became violently ill. When Sandy found me on the floor of the bathroom. She revived me and I am convinced saved my life by repeatedly forcing me to throw up and to drink water. I was hospitalized when I got back to California, and regret now, that I never got a chance to thank her after that.
My heartfelt condolences and thanks to her family.
Pat Daniels Winslow Connolly
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July 9, 2013
I have practiced with Sandra at a clinic that served an underserved population.
She brought Grace to all she encountered.
My prayers are with Sandra and those who will miss her.
When I pray for Sandra, I pray with joy!
John Evans
July 8, 2013
I have practiced with Sandra at a clinic that served an underserved population.
She brought Grace to all she encountered.
My prayers are with Sandra and those who will miss her.
When I pray for Sandra, I pray with joy!
July 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all at this most difficult time. 2 corth1:3,4
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