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Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Lee

January 3, 2015 | 2 comments

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Lee, 66, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.  She was born August 30, 1948 to Lyle and Ellen Sommers.  She married Douglas Horstman, July 12, 1969 and later married Leighton Lee on March 2, 1990.

Sandy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing weekend crossword puzzles with her husband, spending time in the kitchen cooking, baking, collecting recipes, boating on the river, time in the outdoors, and getaways to the family cabin complete with bonfires and cookouts.

She was employed with Family and Children’s Center for 25 years in the Healthy Families Program where she thoroughly enjoyed assisting families with parenting education and child advocacy.  She was highly dedicated to her job and the families she touched.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Leighton Lee; children, Michael (Jacci) Horstman of Sparta, Shawn (Tracey) Horstman of La Crosse, Eric (Kathy) Horstman of La Crosse, Kaia (Dan) Lee-Seefelt, Ola (Vanessa) Lee, Per (Kaydee) Lee; sister, Helen (Jerry) Gorecki of Wausau; brothers, Fred (Usa) Sommers of Durham, NC, John (Gale) Baum of Pittsville; 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Ellen; 3 sisters, Sharon, Jane, Mary; 3 infant brothers and one niece, Ellen.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mayo Health System medical staff for all the care they provided.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Coulee Region Cremation Group and Funeral Home at 133 Mason Street, Onalaska.  Father Larry Berger will officiate.  A visitation will be held from noon to 2 pm at the funeral home on Friday.

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2 Comments

  1. Andrea

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Sandy. I was one of Sandy’s clients of the Healthy Families program in the late 90’s. I was a teen mom and Sandy always made me feel so confident in my abilities despite so many hardships I was facing at the time. She went above and beyond for me so many times and I will never forget that. I had not seen her in about 15 years but thought of her often. Forever in my memories Sandy, may you rest in peace!

  2. JillAyn Hey

    My thoughts are with Sandy’s family. I had the pleasure of working with Sandy at Healthy Families for three years. She was truly one of the most compassionate and non-judgmental people I have known. She was committed to her “families” and that was evident in the relationships she formed with them as well as her love and committment to her own family, friends and (coworkers too). I will miss her dearly.

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