Sandy J. Sheedy, 58
Published 10:43 am Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Sandy J. Sheedy, 58, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2015, at her home following a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
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Sandra Jean was born on Dec. 9, 1956, in Wells, Minnesota, to Robert and Mavis (Peterson) Schultz. She graduated from Wells-Easton High School and Austin Vo-Tech where she received her cosmetology licensure. Sandy married Patrick D. Sheedy on May 21, 1977, in Wells. She worked as a hairstylist for 10 years in Austin. For 26 years Sandy worked as a jewelry store manager in Austin, Mankato and Burnsville; friends and family referred to her as the “diamond girl.” Sandy enjoyed playing pool, cards, fishing, cooking, feeding the birds, and was a major Minnesota sports fan. Most of all she loved to spend time with her dog and best friend, Annie.
Sandy loved many and many loved her. She enjoyed family and friends and was excited about becoming a Nana – her first grand-baby will arrive in the spring. Sandy loved the “lake life” and made the most of every minute, every day. She will truly be missed on earth and will flourish wherever she lands.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Sheedy of Faribault; son, Dustin (Jenny) Sheedy of Lakeville, Minnesota; daughter, Jodi Sheedy of Woodbury, Minnesota; father, Robert Schultz of Wells; father- and mother-in-law, Roger (Doreen) Johnson of Faribault; sister, Laurie (Tim) Schrader of Bloomington, Minnesota; brothers: Terry (Beth) Schultz of Faribault, Steve (Julie) Schultz of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, and Mike (Tami) Schultz of Lakeville.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mavis.
A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Morristown Community Center in Morristown, Minnesota. Sandy had a great love of animals and their well-being; in lieu of flowers, her wish was to aid in the care and rescue of pups statewide. Please visit Secondhand Hounds, a non-profit dog rescue organization in Minnesota to donate: secondhandhounds.org/donations.
Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault. For online tributes and further information, please visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com.