I haven't seen Sandra since 1973 when my new wife and I met her in Abuquerque. I would like to think that we were friends in high school and I regret not making an effort to contact her after all this time. I have thought about her in the past few years but, as I said, made no effort to locate or contact her. I regret that decision, one I can never correct. I did so enjoy her company and miss her after all these years. I'll always remember her with good thoughts. So long, Sandra. I'll think of you often to keep your memory alive.
Sandy was part of a core group of 5-8 chorus musicians that spent a lot of time together. I had an address for her from maybe 4 years ago, when I stopped sending Christmas cards . . . just ran out of time to get them all in the mail. The day before I saw her name posted here, I had just mailed a New Years greeting, with a note "I hope this reaches you," since I had been out of touch for at least 3-5 years. I'm so sorry we lost touch.
The last time I saw Sandy was probably in the Summer of 1970. I was finishing my last class for bachelor's degree during sumer school. One of my sorority sisters was married to Charlie, who owned Charlie's Back Door. I would hang out with my friend there so she wouldn't be sitting alone. Sandy was a bartender there. Still beautiful and "bubbly." We had very little time to talk because she was always very busy. She had plans to leave Albuquerque soon but now I don't remember what they were.
Sandy's and my family were friends when we were only a few months old. Our families lived next to each other. Our fathers were hunting and fishing buddies, both worked for the Telephone Company. Most of my baby pictures had Sandy in them and visa versa. We moved from Albuquerque but continued to visit at least once a year. Somehow, we lost connection along the way. We ran across each other once and a while and promised to keep in touch. Life got in the way and we didn't stay in contact. So sad to lose touch with someone you have, literally, known all of your life.
Thank you classmates, so much, for your stories and comments you all have left for Sandra Spangler (George). Our super helper, Bill Leggett, has uploaded her Sr. Class picture, and it made my memory remember what a sweet doll of a person she was. This is what the pictures and stories are all about....the memories and all the good "stuff:" that made us love our high school years!
This is from a transposed comment that was recently sent to me from Roger St. Louis on -5th July 2016. Email: rogstlouis@gmail.com, Roger said, " I have no idea how Sandy left us but I would like to share that she was my first date at ENMU when we went to homecoming. Sandy was so great a woman as any one could ever want. I still have a wood carving displayed she gave me as a gift while we were in college. I was privileged to have visited her home in Albuquerque and met her parents and siblings. She is one wonderful lady who left us way too soon! Rest well Sandy, you will be missed!"
Sandy was another one of several girls in HS that I regret not getting to know better. I won't go so far as to say I was afraid of girls then, but I definitely wasn't ready for dating. I was definitely a 'late bloomer' when it came to establishing relationships with girls.
I can't recall having any classes with Sandy, but I do remember her fondly for her bright, bubbly personality. I read from her obituary that she died in Bend, OR. I had heard that she resided there, and regret not ever had made a real effort to reconnect, as my family has resided in Portland since 2000, and it's not really that far from Bend.
My most fond memory of Sandy comes from church. She, Bill Sloan, Jim Gill & I all attended the 1st Christian Church on South Main. Can't recall what year it was for sure (Soph.?), but the church offered a sex education class, which we all 4 attendeed. During one session, someone asked a question about where or not breast size had anything to do with how much milk could be produced for an infant. I think Jim, Bill & I immediately, and nearly simultaneously turned around to look at to look at Sandy, who instantly turned beet red.
Looking forward to seeing you again in heaven some day, Sandy.
Gilbert "Butch" Colbert
I haven't seen Sandra since 1973 when my new wife and I met her in Abuquerque. I would like to think that we were friends in high school and I regret not making an effort to contact her after all this time. I have thought about her in the past few years but, as I said, made no effort to locate or contact her. I regret that decision, one I can never correct. I did so enjoy her company and miss her after all these years. I'll always remember her with good thoughts. So long, Sandra. I'll think of you often to keep your memory alive.
Robin E. Lostetter
Sandy was part of a core group of 5-8 chorus musicians that spent a lot of time together. I had an address for her from maybe 4 years ago, when I stopped sending Christmas cards . . . just ran out of time to get them all in the mail. The day before I saw her name posted here, I had just mailed a New Years greeting, with a note "I hope this reaches you," since I had been out of touch for at least 3-5 years. I'm so sorry we lost touch.
Sally Katherine Treat (McKay)
The last time I saw Sandy was probably in the Summer of 1970. I was finishing my last class for bachelor's degree during sumer school. One of my sorority sisters was married to Charlie, who owned Charlie's Back Door. I would hang out with my friend there so she wouldn't be sitting alone. Sandy was a bartender there. Still beautiful and "bubbly." We had very little time to talk because she was always very busy. She had plans to leave Albuquerque soon but now I don't remember what they were.
Donna Nett (Hudson-Martin)
Sandy's and my family were friends when we were only a few months old. Our families lived next to each other. Our fathers were hunting and fishing buddies, both worked for the Telephone Company. Most of my baby pictures had Sandy in them and visa versa. We moved from Albuquerque but continued to visit at least once a year. Somehow, we lost connection along the way. We ran across each other once and a while and promised to keep in touch. Life got in the way and we didn't stay in contact. So sad to lose touch with someone you have, literally, known all of your life.
Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)
Thank you classmates, so much, for your stories and comments you all have left for Sandra Spangler (George). Our super helper, Bill Leggett, has uploaded her Sr. Class picture, and it made my memory remember what a sweet doll of a person she was. This is what the pictures and stories are all about....the memories and all the good "stuff:" that made us love our high school years!
Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)
This is from a transposed comment that was recently sent to me from Roger St. Louis on -5th July 2016. Email: rogstlouis@gmail.com, Roger said, " I have no idea how Sandy left us but I would like to share that she was my first date at ENMU when we went to homecoming. Sandy was so great a woman as any one could ever want. I still have a wood carving displayed she gave me as a gift while we were in college. I was privileged to have visited her home in Albuquerque and met her parents and siblings. She is one wonderful lady who left us way too soon! Rest well Sandy, you will be missed!"
James (Jim) H. Sanders
Sandy was another one of several girls in HS that I regret not getting to know better. I won't go so far as to say I was afraid of girls then, but I definitely wasn't ready for dating. I was definitely a 'late bloomer' when it came to establishing relationships with girls.
I can't recall having any classes with Sandy, but I do remember her fondly for her bright, bubbly personality. I read from her obituary that she died in Bend, OR. I had heard that she resided there, and regret not ever had made a real effort to reconnect, as my family has resided in Portland since 2000, and it's not really that far from Bend.
My most fond memory of Sandy comes from church. She, Bill Sloan, Jim Gill & I all attended the 1st Christian Church on South Main. Can't recall what year it was for sure (Soph.?), but the church offered a sex education class, which we all 4 attendeed. During one session, someone asked a question about where or not breast size had anything to do with how much milk could be produced for an infant. I think Jim, Bill & I immediately, and nearly simultaneously turned around to look at to look at Sandy, who instantly turned beet red.
Looking forward to seeing you again in heaven some day, Sandy.