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Sandra Duel Obituary
She was born on March 10, 1947, in Midland, daughter of Earl and Betty (Clark) Beebe. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1965. Sandra had worked for J & D Plumbing. On Oct. 20, 1980, she married James D. Duel.
She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Tracy) Smith, Rick (Nicole) Hatfield, Kathy (Mike) Primeau, Cindy Fox, Clayton (Karen) Duel and Steven Duel; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her brothers and sister, Earl Lee (Lana) Beebe, Michael (Amelia) Beebe, Kevin Beebe and Sandy (Tracy) Grice. She was predeceased by her husband James Duel; daughter, Katrina Woodruff; mother, Betty Beebe; brothers, Lonny Beebe and Rodney Beebe; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Chet and Erma (Nelson) Duel.
Funeral and committal services will take place 5 p.m., Thursday Sept. 11, 2008, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Pastor Louis Carsten of Cleft of the Rock Family Church will officiate, with private graveside burial in Sanford Cemetery. Sandra's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Cleft of the Rock Youth Center, 2575 N West River Rd, Sanford MI 48657.
Sandra enjoyed her family, holding her grandbabies, dancing, bingo, bowling and women's fast pitch softball. Special thanks to Deer Run for over 10 years of great care, fun outings such as the pumpkin patches, fairgrounds, Christmas parties, fairy boat rides, and evening activities. Thank you to the green team of Midland Hospice for all their support and comfort, and to the Toni and Trish House for allowing our family to all stay in one beautiful home setting and enjoy our last few days together, and also to Travelor (he's a dog) who kept a close eye on Sam.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Smith
September 15, 2008
Dear Kim and Tracy and Family
My heart goes out to you and the family . I remember playing against your mom and Aunt Sandy's team in Sanford what a wonderful team they made . God bless
September 11, 2008
Dear Kimber and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and are sad we can't make her service. Please know our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love, Jeff & Jodie Coleman and family
Kay Pape
September 10, 2008
I only believe in a God that laughs and dances with us all......Sam and Katrina will now be together in peace, laughter and love in heaven.
Remembering Sam helping me with the Senior Prom breakfast..lots of early morning work, laughter and love for our kids...thank you Sam.
Love does not die, people do. So when all that is left of me is love...give me away.
Nick's Mom
JUDY SEELHOFF
September 10, 2008
Dear Kim and Rick and Family,
I"m so sorry for the loss of your Mom but rejoice knowing she is with our Lord. I'm sorry I can't make it to the funeral but you are in my prayer
Connie & Richard Brabaw
September 9, 2008
Dear Sandy and family,
OUR prayers are with you at this time.
God bless all of you.
Gale Howard
September 9, 2008
My heart goes out to Sams family, peace be with you. Gale, J&D Plumbing & Heating
Vickie Stewart
September 9, 2008
My dear friend Sam has finally been reunited with her darling Katrina, and all the others who have been waiting for her in Heaven. For that I am grateful. The world has been without her laughter for so long now, but the memories remain with us forever. My love to her family.
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