She was born in Salt Lake City on December 30,1962 to Geraldine Ottesen and Norman Clarion Ness. She met Mark Thomas McGrath in 1990, and they have been together for 34 years. In 1994, they had one son together, Jacob Thomas McGrath.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine and Norman, and is survived by her partner Mark McGrath, her son Jacob McGrath, and one grandchild, Violetta McGrath. She is also survived by three brothers – Eric, Steven, Bobby, and one sister – Nancy.
Sandra will be dearly missed by her family and friends.