1941
2019
Sandra L. Bortz, 77, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Colorado Springs.
She was born on June 5, 1941, in Homestation, Pa., to Samuel Edward and Velma Zula (Byer) Wissinger.
Sandra married Richard L. Bortz at the age of 16 and spent 21 years with Richard during his Air Force career. She was married to Richard for 61 years and was a loving mother and housewife.
Sandra loved the mountains and wildlife, especially deers and bears; bears being her favorite animal.
She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Bortz; four sons, Gary L. Bortz, Jeffrey A. Bortz, Gregory S. Bortz and Jason E. Bortz; daughter, Laura A. (Bortz) Mackay; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Altmyer, of Kittanning, and Virginia Davis, of Sparta, Mo.
Visitation, 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Ave., Colorado
Springs, Colo. 80909. Visitation, 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo. 80917. Funeral Service immediately following. Interment, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80925. Arrangements by: The Springs Funeral Services, www.tsfs.co.
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