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1940
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2016
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Sandra Vanderpool Obituary
Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born on September 8, 1940 in Elmira, NY to the late Chris and Ida Granger. Sandra was predeceased by her sister, Linda Ostriche and son-in-law, Bob Redder. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Forrest Vanderpool Sr.; sons, Randy (Tracie) Vanderpool, Mark Vanderpool and Forrest (Dolly) Vanderpool Jr.; daughters, Teri Redder, Linda (Walter) Hartman and Kim (Jose) Montero; brother, Dale (Carol) Granger; sister, Marlene Roof and Chrissy Sutton; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Your family loves you and will miss you greatly. God bless and fear not, for God is with you, Isaiah 41:10. It was Sandra's wish that all services be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
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Jeanne Kraft
April 17, 2019
I miss you so much Sandy. You were such a good friend and we shared so many wonderful memories. I will never forget you Sandy.
Kay
March 8, 2017
Almost a year, missing you so much, nothing but great memories. Love always given to us through your great caregiving to all. Love you
Thuvia Stopford
January 4, 2017
We just heard of Aunt Sandy's and Uncle Gene's deaths. We are truly sorry and want you to know how much we loved them both. I am Aunt Pearl's daughter and here is my phone number if you would like to contact me: 315-691-4321
August 27, 2016
❤❤❤
Dede
May 16, 2016
Thinking about you.....
Love and miss you so much....
How's my daddy?
De de
May 1, 2016
Thinking of you!
Miss and love you so very much!
CJ West
April 28, 2016
I will always remember how you were so gracious and always lending an ear when Dave and I were at Keefe's. Heaven just got quite a gem of an angel....Give Dave a kick in the pants and give him your razzing like you always did. Enjoy your wings you earned them.
De de
April 27, 2016
Thinking of you gram!
I love you!
Johnny Yuma
April 27, 2016
Big bird thank for all your pleasant evenings and your kindness,thank you for you concerns and thoughtful ness,my prayers are with you and your family.See you soon sweetheart! Tell Rusty,Brandon,and Mikey see them soon.
De de
April 26, 2016
I love you gram❤❤❤❤
Kay Roof
April 26, 2016
I remember so many great and wonderful happenings in our lives. You were always there for your sisters, whatever the situation. We survived because of your love for us. God will remember all your gifts of compassion, love, helping everyone. We in the Roof, Granger, Craven, and Ostriche family, will love and keep these memories forever. Till we meet again, hugs and kisses. Kay, Willow, and Destiny, Mathew, Dale and Carol
Marvin Frock
April 24, 2016
R.I.P. Sandy. You were a good friend to many of us.
Anne Proctor
April 24, 2016
Kim and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You will miss her but you will always have fond memories and love in your heart
Contrena
April 24, 2016
Sending my thoughts prayers an comfort to you all..she was a great woman ...fly high aunt sandy...give my dad a kiss for me...gone but will never be forgotten.
Wes an kids...
Carlton Eddy III
April 24, 2016
To the Vanderpool family, Forrest, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
Amanda Roof
April 24, 2016
I love you Aunt Sandy. We will all miss you so much. I'm glad we got to spend time together and have some good times last summer, and I'm glad you were a part of my life. You were my favorite aunt and I will always hold you close to my heart.
South Carolina 2015
Amanda Roof
April 24, 2016
Donna Morris
April 23, 2016
You were loved by many and will be missed.You are with God now and shall not fear nothing.I love you Sandy,and will never forget the wonderful person you were to all of us..
Curt/June Smith
April 23, 2016
we have known this wonderful woman for over 20 years. She was easy to love. Her compassion will be remembered by all that were lucky enough to have known her. She will be missed.
Mallorie Gublo
April 23, 2016
Kim & family; my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Kimmie Sheehan
April 23, 2016
We have so many wonderful memories of you Sandy. My heart is broken. You will forever be in my ❤. May you rest in peace.
mary chaffee
April 23, 2016
sandy was a wounder lady everyone called her bigbird but I all ways called her ma prays gose out to gene and the family she was amazie lady rip my ar frien until we meet ageain
Cheryl Decker
April 23, 2016
Thoughts & prayers to her family. She was a mama,funny and great lady to so many.
April 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Sandy was a great lady and will be sadly missed. God bless, Charlie and Loree Lisk
John Granger
April 23, 2016
ILove You Aunt Sandy,I will always have wonderful memories of us throughout the years,ever since I was a child ,ive always have had you and my entire family in my heart ,I know since i'm further away my family has always been a constant passion in my heart and all the love you have given me will never be forgotten,be with God and rest in peace ,give grandma Ida and grandpa Chris a hug. I'll never forget you, and I wish to send my love to my entire family so sorry for all for all your pain my prayers are always with you
With all my love,John Joe
Jeanne and Frank Kraft
April 23, 2016
To Sandy's family: I am devastated over the loss of your Mom--and my dear friend. We shared many years of wonderful friendship together and I will miss her so very much. Please accept Frank and my sincerest sympathy and love.
Jeanne and Frank Kraft
Mary Manoogian
April 23, 2016
To the Vanderpool family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason Vanderpool
April 23, 2016
Grandma I'm still in shock that you are gone.life just won't be the same without you here.but one thing is for sure at least,I know heaven just received a beautiful Angel. love always jason.
De De
April 23, 2016
Grandma,I love you so so much!
I am surely gonna miss you dearly!
Heaven gained another angel.
Hug my daddy for me!
April 22, 2016
Dear Mom,
I will miss everything about you. You meant the world to me.There are no words to express the pain that I am feeling.Thank you so much for loving me fully and unconditionally. I love you,and I will keep you in my heart always.
Kim
Tammy Phillips
April 22, 2016
Sandy you will be greatly missed you have always been good to Cody and me welcomed us to the Vanderpool family and treated us like we were family I love you and it will not be the same without you. R.I.P
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