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Sandra Wasserman Obituary
October 1, 1945 - July 12, 2024
Sacramento, California - Sandra Gwen Wasserman passed away peacefully on 7/12/2024 at the age of 78.
Her friends and family lost both a Mother and Mother-in-Law, a Bubbie, an auntie, a sister, a cousin, and a friend to all.
A native of Los Angeles, Sandi relocated with her two children, Elisabeth Johnson and Carl Finley, to Sacramento in the mid-seventies. Here she raised her family and created several businesses, starting first with her hair salon, Reflections, in Carmichael. Sandi met her late husband, Richard Kann, in the early eighties and together they went on to create several boutique hotels and event centers in Sacramento, starting with the Driver Mansion Inn (later to become the Vizcaya Pavilion) and the Sterling Hotel. Sandi and Richard and their hotels were well know in both the Sacramento business community as well as the political and wedding venue world, having held the "Best Of" category for places to get married in Sacramento for multiple years. Her interests and passions went well beyond her business activities and she remained active in the art and poetry scenes of Sacramento and beyond up until the last few years of her life.
Family and her many friends will be celebrating Sandi's remarkable life on Sunday, September 15th at 1 p.m. at the Elks Tower located at 921 11th Street, Sacramento.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in honor of Sandra Wasserman can be made to the Wellspring Women's Center, Attn: Lea Cowell Hernandez, P.O. Box 5728, Sacramento, CA 95817.
The family of Sandra Wasserman wishes to thank you for all of the kind words, notes and phone calls that we have received.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Wasserman
Betty Hillman
September 19, 2024
Sandi was a force of nature in our community! I feel privileged to have been her friend.
We had fun times together in a book club for many years--our members remember her fondly.
When she lost her house during the recession, she was positive and upbeat. She was a model for making lemonade out of lemons, and I appreciate her sunny attitude and dedication to our community.
Sonya Mansy
September 14, 2024
My name is Sonya I was Sandy´s category for a little while.She just seemed like such a happy lady.I really enjoyed the time we spent together,
Genelle Smith, Executive Director, Wellspring Women's Center
September 13, 2024
Wellspring Women's Center honors the legacy of our dear friend Sandi Wasserman. A long time donor and volunteer, Sandi blessed Wellspring in a myriad of ways. Sandi greeted guests at the door, facilitated a poetry group, and helped with Hanukkah celebrations. For many years, she gifted Wellspring with space at the Vizcaya for our fundraising events. The Wellspring community is deeply grateful for her life and love. She will be missed.
Ann Kanter
September 10, 2024
Sandi was beloved in the Sacramento poetry community and I will never forget the wonderful parties she hosted along with poetry readings at Vizcaya. Her beautiful artwork was stunning, and she gave me great advice on how to stock a refrigerator and decorate for a party! She absolutely knew how to make everyone feel welcome and loved, especially her family.
Margi Park
September 8, 2024
Deborah Meltzer
September 8, 2024
I met and spoke with Sandy only a couple of times, but our conversations stand out in my memory because she was so supportive and enthusiastic about the idea of bringing senior theater to Sacramento based on the Stagebridge model in the Bay Area. Her warmth and kindness were a bright light I never forgot as a newcomer to the area.
Carol Garnas
September 6, 2024
I met Sandy in 1983 or 84´. She gave me my first perm. It was great. She often spoke of her children Elizabeth and Karl. She was my hairstylist for several years. She was down to earth, kind and good natured. I´m sorry to hear of her passing. I´m glad I was able to know her. I remember she wore wrap around skirts sometimes and got me interested in making a few myself. She said her aunt made them for her. It´s funny what you remember.
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