Sandra Claire (Boyum) Kountz, was born in Pennsylvania in 1939 to Amos and Ione Boyum, and she recently was carried into the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus on the morning of January 28, 2023 at 83 years.
A woman of sincere devotion to Jesus, and the Christian faith, Sandy is remembered by family, friends, and neighbors for her kindness, thoughtfulness and loving gestures of grace to others throughout her entire life.
Sandy was the middle sister of Donna and Gwen. All three sisters were raised in Lanesboro, MN. The sisters attended the one school in Lanesboro, from Kindergarten through High School. The family attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church and all three sisters were confirmed in Christ there.
Sandy played in the band from 7th grade through High School and all three sisters played piano, sang in the choir, and thrived in a Christ loving home, raised in their Norwegian culture and heritage of Christian faith.
Upon graduating from High School in 1957, Sandy moved to California to study nursing, it was during this time, she met the love of her life, Edward Kountz, who would soon become her husband. Married on Lackland Airbase Chapel on the December 6, 1958, in they spent the next 51 years enjoying a beautiful relationship together, which included three children: Pam, Phil and Erik.
Sandy and Ed moved the family back to Southern California raise their three children, Pamela, Philip, and Erik in Huntington Beach, CA. During the extra time Sandy had in between raising the children and providing a wonderful home for her family, she completed her RN and Masters in Nursing in the 1980s. Sandy’s artistic talent also led her to paint, create artwork, and had a self-taught mastery of cooking, especially all the families' favorite foods.
In 1983, Ed and Sandy moved from their home in Huntington Beach to Bear Valley Springs in Tehachapi, California, planning Ed’s and Sandy’s retirement years. During that time, they built their dream home and lived together for over 38 blissful years, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the mountain community.
Sandy’s Grace in life was only surpassed by her Love and devotion to Jesus being imbued in her families lives, always guiding us back to Jesus for everything.
Sandra is survived by their children Pamela Watkins and Erik Kountz and their families; Daughter, Pamela “(PJ)” and Rick Watkins of San Diego, California, Son, (late) Philip and Pam Kountz of Bakersfield, California, Son, Erik and Jeannette Kountz of Germany, eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, her Sister Gwen Olive and George Woloshun, of Fountain Valley and countless family and friends.
"KEEP THE FAITH" was Sandra's and Ed's Herald to the world.
Many prayers and encouragements from cousins, friends, former neighbors and church family sending loving thoughts and kindness towards those who are grieving at this difficult time.
Sandy’s memorial will be held on February 21st, 2023, from 12:00PM-1:00pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located at 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306.
Following the service, there will be the interment service, held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain BLVD, Arvin, CA 93203, United States.
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