Sandra Elaine Bickford Wheeler, beloved wife, mother, and friend, was born on March 8th, 1951 to Hiram Bird and Joyce Bickford at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.
She grew up in Webberville, MI, initially attending a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Webberville High School. The following four years saw her majoring in education at Spring Arbor College, with dreams of being a history teacher.
After graduation, she was offered a job at the former Parisian Auto Body Repair Shop in Webberville, where she met her future husband, Wayne Wheeler, whose aunt and uncle were the shop owners. On Sept 18, 1976, they were married at Rowley Wesleyan Church, her home church for life, of which she was an active member. In the fall of 1986, Sandi became the proud and loving mother of Christopher, adopted from South Korea.
Starting as a volunteer, she found her calling to become an elementary school librarian and pursued master’s work at Saginaw Valley and Wayne State Universities. She worked at Webberville Elementary School for several years, as well as Lansing Community College. She and her husband eventually retired from working and enjoyed many good years together.
Sandi peacefully passed on August 31, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am October 28, 2023 at Family Life Wesleyan church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GrWilliamston.com
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