Sarah passed away on October 16, 2018, at the age of 105. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska In 1913. Sarah is an Iowa State University graduate. She met and married her husband, Edwin Woodrow (Woody) Sanford when they both were students at the Art Institute of Chicago for one year. Sarah and Woody moved to Lansing in 1939. She was an accomplished artist, seamstress and cook, and deeply loved being a Mother. She especialy enjoyed music, art and sharing poetry with her friends. Sarah and Woody actively supported NAMI and worked to improve mental health care services. She is survived by her sister, Annabelle Lukes; daughters, Susan and Nancy Sanford; three grandchildren, Wendy Olson, Gerry Cochran and Russell Whipple; four great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Peter Kindschi and Timothy Olson and daughter-in-law, Pamela Cochran. She was predeceased by her husband and eldest daughter, JoAnne Sanford (Kindschi). A celebration of life will be held at a later date. She will live forever in the memories of those she loved. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to McLaren Homecare and Hospice.
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