Sandra Shanabrook
Age - 79
December 8, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Shanabrook passed away on November 30, 2023 at the age of 79, after a longbattle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. She is survived by her two children, Stacy Sewell Roweand Darren Shanabrook; her two grandchildren, Jared Sewell and Rachel Sewell; her brotherGary Charlton; sister in law, Kathy Charlton, sister in law, Diane Hall; and brother in law, AlanOcker. After she graduated from Campbell High School, she went to work at United TechnologiesCorporation, and in 1967 married her late husband, Earl Shanabrook, after meeting him at theirplace of employment. They bought their first house for $30k in San Jose, CA. After the birth oftheir first child in 1969, Sandy became a "housewife" as it was called back then. She took care ofthe house, the children, her husband, her parents, and everyone else she came in contact with. She was always so giving and the kindest person you'd ever meet! She enjoyed her weeklybowling league, her monthly bunco, volunteering in her kids' classrooms, cooking, children,dogs, getting together with her extended family in Sacramento, and taking trips to Pennsylvaniato see her husband's side of the family. Many family vacations were spent at Pine Mountain Lakewith a few trips to Hawaii and Cancun. Her most favorite thing to do was to shop and go to lunchwith her girl friends. She was not a big spender and only bought items that were on sale. She wasalways thinking of others and in her free time would send cards and make phone calls to check inon friends and family. As her disease progressed, her girlfriends would come to her house to playcards or dominoes. When it came time to move her into an assisted living facility near herchildren, it was to simplify her life, to keep her safe, get her to her appointments, and provide theneeded care. While living at the assisted living facility, she would often check in on the others tomake sure they were all doing okay and always thanked everyone who took care of her. Everyone loved Sandy! She was that angel that took care of everyone. So as you mourn herpassing, celebrate the sweet person she was, and go spread kindness everywhere. Check in onyour friends, family, and those you meet along the journey of your life. Make a difference insomeone's life as she made in yours. If you prefer to do so, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Shriners Children'sHospital, or the Paralyzed Veterans of America, as those were her favorites to donate to.Show more
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