Sandra Eileen Kendrick

side. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Vinton Iowa to Ralph Coleson and Nina King Coleson,

the oldest of three children. The family moved to Colorado where Sandra attended schools in

the towns of Leadville, Center, Westcliffe and graduated high school in Colorado Springs in

1956. Though her family moved several times during her childhood, Sandra always considered

Center her home.

After high school, Sandra moved to Denver and began work at Central Power Company where

she met many lifetime friends. She met Grant Kendrick in 1961 and they were united in

marriage in December of that same year. They settled in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and were

blessed with three children. In August 1970, her first and only son was tragically killed in a hit

and run accident. Sandra and Grant’s strong faith and unbreakable bond got them through that

tragedy and they went on to live a happy life together until Grant’s passing in April 1990. Sandra

never remarried, instead spending the rest of her life enjoying her daughters, 5 grandchildren,

great grandchildren, family and countless close friends.

Sandra was a loving and fun mother and grandmother. Never afraid to play in the dirt, climb a

tree, or have picnics in the Louisiana hot summer sun, she is leaving memories that will be

treasured forever.

Sandra loved to travel! Whether she jumped in a car, hopped on a plane, or boarded a bus or

ship, she was always ready for the next adventure.

But mostly, Sandra was a woman of faith. She loved the Lord and trusted him through every

step of her life. She faced so many difficult situations throughout her life, but through them all

she showed that she could do all things through Christ who strengthened her. As she faced the

final battle with ALS, which ultimately took her life, she did so with grace, dignity and strength

with Jesus by her side.

Sandra is survived by her daughter Janet Baker (JD) of Milford, Kansas, Jerri Woods (Derek) of

Aurora, Colorado, 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Danny, Katie, Grant, Connor, 3 great

grandchildren, and sister Linda Inglis (Fort Collins, Colorado). She was preceded in death by

her loving husband Grant, son Danny, father Ralph Coleson, mother Nina Coleson and brother

Dave Coleson.