Ronald LeRoy Sandstrom

Ronald Sandstrom Obituary

Name: Visitation for Ronald LeRoy Sandstrom
Start: 2014-02-22T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-22T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Cobble Creek 4th Ward, 8176 S 5140 W, West Jordan

1956 ~ 2014
Our loving husband, son, father, grandpa, brother and friend, Ronald LeRoy Sandstrom passed away February 16, 2014. Ron was born August 1, 1956 in Salt Lake City, to Leroy G. and Patricia Gunnerson Sandstrom. He married Carol Marie Hood on September 12, 1975 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ron graduated from Granite High School in 1974 and the University of Utah in 1982 with a degree in Computer Science. He also minored in piano and organ performance. Ron held many callings in the LDS Church including stake high councilor, bishopric counselor, gospel doctrine teacher, scout committee chairman, scout master and varsity coach. He dearly loved working in the Young Mens' and scouting organizations. Ron enjoyed a long career in information technology and especially loved working for First Health and NuSkin.
Ron is survived by his parents, wife, and son Christopher (Angela) West Valley City, daughters Katherine Walbom (Russell), Pleasant View, and Rachel (Nick), North Salt Lake, three grandchildren Anna and John Walbom and Nicole Sandstrom, brothers David (Susan), Murray, Keith (Carolyn), Pleasant View, and Michael, Salt Lake City, sisters Laura Bascom (Darby), Layton, and Tricia Pyke (Gary), South Ogden. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, and a sister, Sharon Jo Sandstrom. Ron will also be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00 pm, Cobble Creek 4th Ward, 8176 S 5140 W, West Jordan. Friends may visit Friday, February 21 at the same location from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday prior to services. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road. Special thanks to the nurses and aids at IHC Hospice for their kind and loving care.

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Published by Deseret News from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Sandstrom

11 Entries

Former Eagle Gate College (Computer Programming Student)

March 9, 2024

Saddened to hear of this news. Ron is one of my biggest influences in my technical skillset and career. I wanted to reach back and say thank you.

Al Kimball

September 13, 2016

"Yay though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil...." - From a funny black-light poster on the wall of Ron's bedroom growing up.

It took me over two years to learn of Ron's passing but I wanted to add how grateful I am for the childhood and teen-years memories. Ron found his perfect match with Carol and through his example, he taught me to save the best for the ones you love. His incredible talents will always be appreciated.

February 28, 2014

Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was a nice person. I will remember him fondly. May you and your family be blessed with peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sharon Starkie RN (Dr. Legant's nurse)

February 24, 2014

Being there at Ron's funeral brought back so many wonderful memories. I am a product of Ron's amazing YM leadership. Listening to Bert talk about the backpacking trip up to Squaw Lake in the Uinta's reminded me of what a fun trip that was along with all the other backpacking, biking and camp trips that helped my youth experiences to be absolutely incredible. I will never forgot our bike ride from Pineview to Bear Lake. As a youth leader myself now we are encouraged to get the YM out of their comfort zone and challenge them which is exactly what he did for us. He was the epitome of what a leader should be and I will be forever grateful to him for the way he challenged, encouraged and helped me to become the person I am.

Thank you Ron for everything and to you Carol for being so supportive and willing when he took time away from home to spend time with us young men.

Until we meet again,
Kris Aubrey

Jeff Bailey

February 24, 2014

I worked with Ron at First Health. He was a great guy and I consider him a friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

Trichelle Marshall

February 22, 2014

You guys took me into your home when I was a young girl and have been among the dearest friends I've ever been blessed with. I remember and cherish the laughs with you and Ron and your family. I have a tender memory of Ron getting up in the middle of the night when I was extremely sick with a migraine and being as tender as if I were his daughter. My prayers of comfort go out to you as well as my thanks and love.

Julie and Doug Schooley

February 21, 2014

Carol and Sandstrom Family,
What great friends you are to us and literally hundreds of others. The compassion, strong spiritual feelings, warm smiles, genuine laughter, and accepting hugs we have shared cause us to look forward to exactly more of the same in the next life. Until then Carol, may the Spirit comfort you and your family with necessary peace.

Don Mortensen

February 20, 2014

To the Sandstroms: What a blessed loss. I never failed to grow whenever I was with Ron. He was a great inspiration to me whenever we shared assignments or just socializing. I will miss being around him, but am looking forward to the time when we are not bound so tightly to these mortal bodies. What a glorious time that will be. My condolences to the family and especially to you Carol, You've endured so much. But as we are counseled, "For after much tribulation come the blessings." After all, death is just a part of life.

February 19, 2014

Dear Carol and Family
We loved Ron and especially remember our long home teaching visits. They would sometimes last for hours and he would be playing the piano before he left. He would make up funny songs he wanted to share with us. Carol you would have to call and see if Ron was still at our house. We still laugh about it. We were always strengthened and inspired and know how patient you were with his love for people.
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we know it will be a great loss. His was a life well lived.
Dave and Michele Richards

Karen Halliday

February 19, 2014

Dear Carol and Family,
My heart is with you in your time of loss. Ron was a great guy. I have many fond memories of him. I enjoyed Ron as the Gospel Doctrine teacher. I remember him playing the part of the Blue's Brothers at a ward party. He was incredible. I enjoyed helping him as the employment specialist. He taught me that he started his job search at the temple. I loved hearing his and Carol's strong testimony after the cancer. He will be sorely missed. Love,
Karen Halliday

February 19, 2014

Carol and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ron was a kind, compassionate and valiant son of God. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort, until you meet again.

Craig and Leslie Marsing

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