Sandra-Spuzich-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Conkle Funeral Home - Speedway Chapel

Sandra Spuzich

Apr 3, 1937 - Oct 6, 2015

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Sandra, Is in my thoughts and prayers.

Hello Mary Lou and David....so sorry to hear about Sandy..I thought the world of her and she has such a wonderful family and many accomplishments to her credit. Think about you all often, as time goes buy.. miss my girl Sophie..

May good memories provide solace for Ms. Spuzich's family and friends during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)

To the family,

Invites you to throw all your sorrows on him, he can help you endure.

May the God of all comfort be with the family at this most difficult time. Our sincere condolences to the family.

To the Spuzich Family & Joyce:

Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We have fond memories of Sandra as one of the most humble players on tour & one special person. Our family always enjoyed being around her during our years of tour life. She was gifted by God with a super golf swing & was just a delight to be paired with. This world would be a better world if more people were like Sandra. She had many attributes but two were her love for people & for animals. I know you will...

Mary Lou, I know how much you loved your sister and will miss her ever so much. I remember the good times we all had when we were off the tour for the winter. My heart felt sympathy to you and the family.Just remember the good times. I will. GOD BLESS

Joyce, we are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you close in our hearts.

Sorry to read of Sandra's passing.

My fond memory is of our win at The Pro-Am of The Corning Classic in 1980 since we were not supposed to win. It had been given to Donna Caponi's team and we were a distant dark horse. It was the greatest day of my golf life as Sandra made a very difficult putt on the 18th Hole to give us 17 under par. We matched cards with Donna's team and won ! I won a very special Steuben cocktail set that I still have. The Corning Leader' headlined the...

Obituary

Sandra's Obituary

Sandra SpuzichIndianapolis born Professional golfer, Sandra Spuzich, aged 78, passed away at home on October 6, 2015. Sandra was perhaps one of Indiana's finest golfers, learning the game and honing her skills under the tutelage of Mike Sullivan at Speedway Golf Course. Competing on the LPGA Tour for 30 years, she was the first Hoosier to win golf's US Open (1966) and amassed a further 6 victories before retiring from the Tour with a ranking amongst the top 70 career money winners. She is survived by her Life Partner, Joyce Kazmierski, sister, Mary Lou Spaulding (husband David), nephews Steven and Chip Spaulding, niece Lori Spaulding and grandnephews Michael and Cameron Spaulding and grandniece Alyssa Spaulding. Living in the "Haughville" neighborhood, Sandra attended local schools, graduating from Washington High School, and then graduated from IU with a degree in Education, teaching K-9 Physical Education in IPS schools for 2 ½ years before joining the LPGA Tour. In retirement, she lovingly tended her tomato and flower gardens and enjoyed her view over Broadmoor Country Club, while supervising her cats, Cotza, Beau and Ty. The family will have a private Celebration of Life gathering. Donations in Sandra's memory may be made to your favorite local Animal Shelter..

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