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Sandra BIRKETT Obituary
Sandra Kay Birkett
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Sandra Kay Birkett of Springfield passed away May 18, 2015.
She was born Aug. 20, l947, in Springfield, the daughter of Louis Henry Spoor and Norma Corrine Works Spoor. She married James Thomas Birkett at Island Grove Methodist Church on Nov. 5, l982.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Barbara Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, James, and his children: Lisa (Jeffrey) Coyle, Thomas (Kathy) Birkett and James (Michelle) Birkett; and grandchildren, Matt, Ben, Sam, Abby, Ally, Ana and Jake. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Johnson and Bonnie (Guy) Hinrichs; two brothers, Ronnie (Janet) Spoor and Robert (Rita) Spoor; brother-in-law, Boyd Darel Johnson; 10 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Sandi was of the Christian faith and was baptized at the Berlin Christian Church in Berlin, Ill.
She earned a B.A. in Human Resource Management from Sangamon State University and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She was employed by Central Illinois Public Service Company for 30 years and Ameren Services for five years, retiring in 2002. She also taught business classes at Lincoln Land Community College.
A graveside service and burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty, Iowa at 1 p.m. on May 22, 2015.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Rt. 4, Chatham, is serving the Birkett Family. For condolences, visit www.staabpolk.com
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June 28, 2015
"Jim and Bonnie and family... just heard about Sand's passing. So sorry for your loss,we have a lot of great CIPS memories.
Silvester and Jerry Walton
Sandy Brown
June 18, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss of Sandi. I was certainly lucky to have known her and have her as a co-worker and role model when working together at CIPS. Hugs!!!
Kathy (Hough) Caraway
May 27, 2015
So sorry to learn of Sandy's passing. She was in my class at Lincolnwood High. Our 50th is this year, and Sandy will be sadly missed. Our condolences to the family, especially Bob and Rita who I also remember from high school. God bless all of you.
Charlie Brown
May 23, 2015
Jim & Bonnie, so sorry to here about Sandi. She was a lovely lady I enjoyed being around. She fought a great battle. Take care, you have my sympathy.
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May 21, 2015
Jim, Bonnie and other family members, so sorry to hear about Sandy. She was a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing and working with her at CIPS.
Janet McKinney
Beverly High
May 21, 2015
Sandi was a good friend in High School. I have many great memories of her. So sorry to hear of her passing.. Bev Riley
Ann andDick Grant
May 21, 2015
We will keep Sandy in our prayers
May 20, 2015
Jim, Ron & Bonnie:
Our sincere sympathies to you & your families.
Jerry & Kathy Kuhn
Loren Dodd
May 20, 2015
Jim and Bonnie, sad to hear Sandy lost her battle after a valiant struggle. You have our sincere sympathy.
Lowell & Shirley Dodd
May 20, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlie Theodor
May 20, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Sandi was a great lady, I always thought a lot of her.
May 20, 2015
Ron and the rest of the family, I am saddened by today's news and am praying for you.
May 20, 2015
So sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. She was a dear friend years ago at CIPS My condolences to her family.
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