Sandra E. ‘Sandy’ Gudyka, 75, a lifetime resident of Pe Ell, Wash., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Sandy was born in Tacoma, Wash., March 29, 1945, to Tony and Jeannette (Foss) Milanowski. She was a 1963 graduate of Pe Ell High School.
She and Robert J. Gudyka were the first couple to be married at the new St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pe Ell on June 8, 1963. She worked at her Uncle Eddie’s Barber Shop & Confectionery in earlier years, before working as school Secretary for 22 years at the Pe Ell School.
Sandy enjoyed reading, working crosswords, and traveling the West Coast, particularly the cities of Reno, Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe, and Lincoln City. She loved cooking and shopping, as well as her home and backyard, but especially loved spending time with her family.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Jeannette; son, Robert Gregory Gudyka; grandparents, Joe and Stella Milanowski and William and Myrtle Foss; aunt, Agnes Diamond; and uncles, Eddie and Leo Milanowski.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert; daughter, Julie (Daniel) Castro; granddaughter Kelsey (Austin) Piper; and brothers, Steven (Celia) Milanowski and Bill Milanowski. Other family members include Shirley Anderson, Ron (Phyllis) Anderson, Linda (Shawn) Spears, Stacy (John) Kaech, Joe (Misti) Milanowski, Kyle (Ashlley) Castro, Trish Castro, Mike (Judy) Gudyka, Ron (Kim) Gudyka, and Tony Milanowski; and other nieces and nephews .
Sandy will be greatly missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing this beautiful and special lady.
A graveside service will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, August 15, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pe Ell, with Deacon Loren Lane officiating. Due to COVID- 19 restrictions, no reception will be held.
In lieu of flowers, Sandy’s family asks that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Chehalis, the Pe Ell Ambulance Fund, or a charity of the giver’s choice.
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