Sandra Lee Swanson, beloved wife, confidant, best friend and lifelong partner, age 57, of Taylor Ridge died March 13, 2005 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Sandra was born February 23, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Hilbert "Curlee" Earl and Wilma Louise Dennis Shaw. She married Michael Lee Swanson on July 17, 1976 at the Edgington Presbyterian Church.
"Sandy" was everyone's best friend and gave of herself to anyone who needed her. She loved all animals and opened her home to help those injured, hungry, or stray. She passionately enjoyed the river and all that nature had to offer. She loved to fish, hunt and could sure shoot one heck of a game of pool. "Sandy" will be missed by all who knew her.
SURVIVORS
Husband Michael Lee Taylor Ridge, IL
Daughter & fiancee Sommer Dawn Swanson & Robert Miller Andalusia, IL
Grandchildren Nate Mills & Kaylic Miller
Mother & Stepfather Wilma & Arthur Stock Ocala, FL
Sister Billie Jean (Michael) Benton Racine, WI
Very special niece Kimberlee Ann Shaw
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
Brother-in-law Robert (Sinda) Swanson
Sister-in-law Phyllis (Steve) Hampton
Mother-in-law Dorathy Jean Swanson Bielema
She was preceded in death by her father.
Online condolences may be expressed to Sandy's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com.