Sandra Kay Nelson (better known as Sandy), a walker, sunbather, canner, gardener, animal lover, especially her cat Susie – was also a loving, generous, kind Christian, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids at the age of 73. Sandy was an avid caretaker and was wholeheartedly involved with Emanuel Lutheran Church. She delivered sermon tapes to shut-ins, took meals to many seniors, and gave generously of her time to whomever needed her-especially her family. Sandy, who lived in her dream apartment facing Lake Michigan, always had a ready smile for everyone she encountered. Sandy was born December 24, 1940, in Ludington, MI, the daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Russell-Thorington) Lange. She attended Ludington High School, graduating in 1959. Sandy went on to marry Charles Nelson on August 5, 1961, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ludington. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2007. She is survived by a son; Andy Nelson, daughters; Ann (Marc) Kasley, Molly (Brent) Conklin; brother, Dennis (Laura) Lange; sisters, Yvonne (Dale) Howard and Sharon (Michael) VandenHeuvel and 5 grandchildren; Madeleine, Markus, Owen, Charles and William Sandy was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Thomas and an infant brother, Gary Lange. Memorial Services for Sandra K. Nelson will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington with Father Mic Shriver officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until service time. Memorials in Sandra’s name may be directed to Emanuel Lutheran Church. Please visit Sandra’s personal memory page at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a photo or story with her family. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Ludington
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Sandra Nelson
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