Sandra Jean Cwayna Halla

Cwayna Halla, Sandra Jean (nee Christiansen) Age 73, of Edina, MN, formerly of Sheboygan, WI, went to be with her Lord peacefully on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009. She has joined her parents, Donald Christiansen, Helen and Ashton Wick and her first husband, James Cwayna in Heaven. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Donald E. Halla and children, Dr. Kevin Cwayna, Karen Cwayna and Lisa Olson (Erik) and Don's children Lt. Col. David Halla (Amanda), Mark Halla (Kay) and Maryann White. She has 6 wonderful grandchildren whom she bragged about, Samantha Dougherty, Courtney and Brittany, Logan and Erin Mae Halla and Mark Halla. She also has a loving brother, Pastor John Christiansen (Nancy) and Karen Davidson (John'O), Woody Wick (Marion), Tom Wick (Barbara) and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and special family friends. Sandy was the sole proprietor of Sandy Cwayna Designs Studio, Inc. and a former president of ASID. Her love of art and design was evident in all aspects of her life. She was a loving and caring person; her generosity, kindness and compassion will be missed by all who knew her. She loved to entertain friends and family at her house, go for walks, sail on "Designing Women" and dance. Her memorial service will be held at Colonial Church of Edina on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 2 PM.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.