Sandra Becker-Balman Obituary

Becker-Balman, Sandra Passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 15, 2015 at the age of 68. Survived by her husband Don, daughters Heather Cambra (Bill), Teresa Lynch (Garth), stepmother Betty Becker and grandchildren, Samantha, Gavin, Jacob, Hanna, Myles, Daniel and Anthony. Sandi was a loving wife, mother and grandmother (Meme). She had a passion for animals, Spending time with her grandchildren is what brought her so much joy and they knew that she would do anything for them. Sandi also worked for Lyon Real Estate for 14 years. Sandi was born on April 5, 1947 in Covina, California. She had such beauty inside and out. In 1965, she was the youngest woman crowned Miss California. After winning the crown, Sandi traveled with Bob Hope to Vietnam with the USO tour. She also performed with many young American singers at the time, including Perry Como, Angela Lansbury and Tennessee Ernie Ford. During a 5-year contract with Warner Brothers Studios she appeared in several films and TV shows, including Bewitched, Marcus Welby, M.D. and Here Comes the Brides. Sandi also sang for the Christian Women's Club around the nation. We would like to express our sincerest thanks to all who have communicated their thoughts and prayers. Sandi was a loved woman who loved deeply.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Becker-Balman

10 Entries

Bob Powell

July 13, 2018

she was a really neat lady...me and my sweetheart both thought the very most of her whilst Don and Sandy entertained us in Huntington Beach back in 1980-81. I always wished in my heart that we could be best of friends, but Don had such a powerful return serve on that tennis court up in that club in West Covina...that I
knew it might be tuff to be 'little brother to another bigger brother once again'...and Sandy was such a wonderful woman of God...a big sister I'd loved to have had as I grew up on the edge of the great midwest. I wish her daughters alll the best our Lord has promised....sincerely...and,,,yer Dad and Mom were really GREAT PEOPLE who made me and us....better people.
Bob

Tom Smith

February 26, 2016

I didn't know Sandi for long but she proved to such a great person as she helped me so much wit the Miss Glendora Pageant in the late 60's. She was a godsent to all of us ... I'm sure she's smiling for us all.

Jeffrey Bell

August 26, 2015

I had been having dreams of my childhood sweetheart and pal Sandy. Now I
I know why. So sad to find her obituary on the web. I knew Sandy from about 1956 to 1962; she was my neighbor on Dexter Street. We used to play together, she was a bit of a "tomboy" then. We rode bikes and played tether-ball 'til our parents made us come in. I also used to help her with her homework. Craig Nelson and Mike Lay were also friends.
I lost contact when I went to college and married but I did hear she was Miss California 1965. I didn't know about her TV and movie career. She was very talented.
I will surely miss her and I hope her children and grandchildren are doing well.

Jeffrey Bell

July 19, 2015

that is quite a shock .i went to grammer school with her.she came to my 1st grade b day party and after all these years i have a picture of her there i can remember she had on a hopped skirt and everytime she sat it flipped up . .i can remember my mother telling me she became miss california .i thought of looking her up several times but like we all do get busy.my parents moved to bakersfield and i have lived there ever since .my condolances to the family

Iola

June 1, 2015

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Sandra. May the God of all comfort,comfort you during this time with his promise to ressurect our loved ones some day. Know that I am thinking of your family an am keeping you in my prayers.

Darow Chun

May 27, 2015

Sad to hear this rip sandi she heled me find a home:(

Craig Nelson

May 25, 2015

A good friend from Badillo School and Charter Oak High School. RIP, Craig.

Merle Wand-Armenta

May 24, 2015

I was saddened to hear the news about Sandi's passing. I had the privilege to go to school with her,have some classes with her and graduated with her from COHS 1965. She was as beautiful on the inside as well as outside...her singing was breathtaking..R.I.P. Sandi

Donna Buttaccio

May 23, 2015

I'm still in shock. She was such a bright light in the world. No doubt she touched many lives, especially her family, friends, co-workers and people she helped find a home. Our prayers are with all of you. Our condolences to Don, the girls and all the grandkids. God Bless your entire family. Sincerely, Donna (Harshberger) Buttaccio.

Wylomena Rogers

May 23, 2015

Sandi will be greatly missed. She brought a lot to our Neighborhood.
Our condolences to all of her family. From Ed & Wyl Rogers

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