Jean Sander

Jean Helen Eddy Sander

04/25/31 -12/14/2021

Jean Helen Eddy Sander was born April 25, 1931, in Paso Robles, California to Arthur and Enid Eddy. She attended San Miguel Grammar School and graduated from Paso Robles Union High School Class of 49. She graduated from the Armstrong College of Business Berkeley. She married Manfred Sander on January 17, 1954. A Life Member Order of Eastern Star of California and Life Member of El Paso de Robles Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Orcutt Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County Cowbells.

She was an avid skier and loved spending time at Yosemite. For many years Jean and Manfred traveled all over the world enjoying camel rides in Egypt and wildlife in Africa. Jean took pictures of their travels, and their home was graced with her photography. Rodeo was a large part of her life bringing into her life her husband and many lifelong friends. There were annual trips to the NFR ad PBR events. Scholarships are awarded in her name every year, The Rodeo King and Queen contestant for Cal Poly, along with The Manfred and Jean Sander Endowment and the Manfred and Jean Sander Poly Rodeo Champion All- Around Saddle Endowment.

She was preceded by her husband Manfred Carl Sander. She is survived by her sister Ruth (Richard) Max, her three children Cressie Arlene Sander, Berva Dawn (Larry) Nesbit and James Arthur Sander. Four grandchildren Jordan (Kathern) Nesbit DVM, Lauren Nesbit MD, Chace Sinclair, and Cree Whitmer and three great grandchildren Lawson and Graham Nesbit and Aria Sinclair.

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