Sandra Jean (Wurts) Lindsey

Sandra (Sandy) Jean Lindsey, 40 year resident of Carmel, California, beloved wife of Robert Lindsey for nearly 70 years, cherished mother of Susan and Steven, adored grandmother of Erin, Ryan, Adrian and Jessie, transitioned peacefully with her family at her bedside at Carmel Valley Manor where she and her husband lived for over 25 very active and happy years.

Sandra met her soul mate Bob during San Jose State freshman orientation camp at Asilomar. Together, they made a beautiful life together, beyond anything they could have imagined at ages 20 and 21 when they married. They were true partners in every way. When her husband started writing books, she was editor and advisor, and she transcribed interviews for the memoirs of Reagan and Brando. They traveled the world making friends everywhere. She came home from those travels with deliciously adventurous recipes and inspired decorating ideas. She created beauty everywhere.

Sandra was an extremely loyal friend and for years stayed in close touch with dear friends from high school, college and beyond. She radiated a positive life force through her beautiful smile and presence. She was an excellent listener and would spend hours on the phone counseling friends and family members. She had a wonderful infectious laugh, often laughing at herself, which was so endearing. She was generous, intuitive, curious and wise. She was self reflective and resilient, funny and kind. She loved us unconditionally. Mom, we love you and miss you so much.

We are deeply grateful to the incredible staff of Carmel Valley Manor who consistently demonstrated their care and compassion for both Sandra and Bob over the years and especially during this time. The family is grateful beyond measure that this last chapter of Sandra’s life in the CVM Health Center was filled surrounded by caring individuals who did everything within their power to make her as comfortable as possible. Sandra loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. We all have felt so loved and cared for by her. We will always feel that. She will always be with us. But oh how we miss her presence.