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Sandra Spivey Obituary
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Sandra Hubbard Spivey passed away February 2, 2011, at age 51, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family in Pasco, Washington. Sandra was born January 13, 1960, in Burlingame, California. As a small child, her family moved to Alaska. In 1979, she married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Spivey. After having three children, she returned to school and earned a teaching degree at UAA. Sandra taught at Susitna Elementary in Anchorage, AK. Once her children were grown, she and Bobby decided to move to Washington, where she worked at Wiley Elementary in West Richland, WA, and then White Bluffs in West Richland, WA. She also continued her own education and earned a Master's Degree in Education in 2009. Sandra was well respected and loved by her family, friends, colleagues, and students. She loved to be outside, playing in the sunshine, whether it be on her boat in the middle of the Columbia River or on the beach in Maui. She truly loved the adventure of life.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Bobby, of Pasco, WA; daughter, Jillian (Jesse) Head, granddaughter, Kaylynn, of Anchorage, AK; son, Justin Spivey, of Anchorage, AK; son, Jason Spivey, of Pasco, WA. Her mother, Marilyn DeVine, of Richland, WA. Siblings: Keri Hubbard, of Anchorage, AK; Ray Hubbard, of Pasco, WA; Christine (Paul) Hubbard-Steiger, of Kennewick, WA; Tim (Jennifer) Hubbard, of Kennewick, WA; Kathy Hubbard, of Portland, OR; Wesley (Angela) Rawlings, of West Richland, WA; Janet Taylor, of West Richland, WA; as well as a large extended family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Hubbard, Sr.; stepmother, Mary K Hubbard; and stepfather, Tom Rawlings.
Memorial Service will be held at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home in Kennewick, Washington, on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 3 p.m. Reception to follow. Chaplain Tim Ledbetter will officiate. Pallbearers are Jason Spivey, Ray Hubbard, Wesley Rawlings, Tim Hubbard, Jesse Head, and Brian Shaw. Honorary Pallbearers are Justin Spivey and Rick Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to White Bluffs Elementary School PTO in West Richland, Washington.
The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Keri
February 22, 2011
I miss you, my dear sister. Every day. You gave us such a gift by fighting so hard - and sacrificing your own comfort to comfort us... til the very end. You will be forever with me in all I do, until the end of time. And when my days are done - I will run to you, my sister.
jamie plaisted
February 7, 2011
Even though i only had Mrs.Spivey for a little while ,she was always bright, happy, and helpful.I love you Mrs. Spivey.
Laurie Ford
February 6, 2011
The students who had Sandra as their teacher at Susitna Elementary were lucky to have her as their mentor. She was a wonderful, positive teacher and was a lovely, bright women. I am glad my son, Kellan, had her as his teacher. To her family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
Laurie Ford
February 6, 2011
The students who had Sandra as their teacher at Susitna Elementary were lucky to have Sandra in their lives. She was a was a wonderful, positive teacher and a lovely, bright women. I'm glad my son, Kellan was one of her students. To her family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jodee Smith
February 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My daughter, Kaycee, had the priveledge of being in Mrs. Spivey's class at Wiley Elementary. I also had the opportunity to sub for her on a few occasions. She was an amazing teacher and an even more amazing person. She will live on in our memories.
Sincerely,
Jodee, Kaycee, & Kayla Smith
Brian Stadelman
February 5, 2011
I will never forget the year I was fortunate enough to work with you at Wiley. Your relentless positive outlook on life was a true gift to us all.
tasha adam
February 4, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope Bobby and the kids know that they are in our thoughts. I remember babysitting the kids when they were just little. Our hearts ache with sympathy. Sincerely, Tasha Adam
Amy Finke
February 4, 2011
Bobby and Sandra have lived across the street from us for years in Pasco, Wonderful couple. I will miss Sandra's smile and cheerfulness , i could tell she was a amazing teacher just by her personality. I wish our son could have been taught by her. We will be there for you Bobby if you ever need anything. Even just a Hug! Our Son has a Guardian Angel to watch over him now RIP Sandra! Love , Amy, Cary and Nathan Finke
February 4, 2011
Sad to see you leave us. You will be missed. Gloria Zelazny, Anchorage, AK
katty jones
February 4, 2011
you will be missed. You taught my grandson.
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