Sandra Mary Lucy Theresa Weigle, age 79, of Morrisville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. She was born on February 21, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana a daughter of the late Anthony Lawrence Vetter and Lilly Fererra Vetter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Andrew and Husband Robert.
Sandra loved her family. She had a sharp mind and wit. Her smile was infectious. She was great with numbers and even built computers at one time. She raised her family in Southern California. For years she worked as a real estate agent, tennis center manager and insurance agent. She enjoyed playing bridge and tennis. Intrigued by her family's heritage, she became an avid genealogist. She spent countless hours researching her family tree.
She retired in 1986 along with her husband Robert. She joined the Australian Terrier Club of America (ATCA) in 1992, shortly after acquiring her first "Aussie" Archie, Pleasant Pasture Marble Arch. This began her involvement and love affair with this special breed. In 1993 Sandra became the Treasurer of ATCA and and served for many years. Later she became Breeder Referral and Public Education for the Parent Club of the ATCA. In 2012 she became a founding member of the Australian Terrier Trust, a 501c3 for the health and education of the Australian Terrier. She was made a Lifetime Member of ATCA after many years of service. Her beloved Aussies Ysabella and Angelo were her constant companions during her last years with Ysabella passing three years ago.
She was also treasurer of the Chattanooga Kennel Club for many years, active with the Atlanta Terrier Club in addition to ATCA. Sandra enjoyed participating in AKC Conformation events whereby she made friends throughout the United States and the world.
She is survived by daughters Stacy and her husband Jaime of California and Karen and her husband Trip of North Carolina. She is also survived by grandchildren Kathleen and her husband Jereme, Coley and her husband Spencer, Kevin and Kate along with great grandchildren Ryland and Violet.
A Celebration Of Life service for Sandra will be held Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at The Shepherd's Church, 6501 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Sandra's name to the Crohn's And Colitis Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BrownWynneCary.com for the Weigle family.
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