Sandra Irene Kershaw-Smith was born on October 25th, 1953 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Frank and Elsie Kershaw. She departed this life at the age of 57 on May 27th, 2011 at her home in Lake Elsinore, California. Sandy moved to California at the age of 7 with her parents and two sisters, Debbie and Diana. Sandy was baptized into the the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn on August 26th, 1973 by Brother Lowell Brown. She became a U.S. citizen in the spring of 1974 and later was united in marriage to Rick Smith on April 26th, 1974 at St. Wilfred's Church in Huntington Beach, California. Rick and Sandy moved to Placentia, California in December 1975 where they were blessed with two children, Richard Austin and Sandra Lynn. The family then moved to Fullerton, California in September 1985, where Rick and Sandy resided until May 2010.
Sandy was a loving mother, wife and homemaker. She taught her children the value of serving the Lord, living by faith and was an excellent example of being a virtuous woman. She also exemplified how to live for the Lord, put on charity, have long suffering and put God first in life. Sandy enjoyed making a joyful noise to the Lord and loved music that glorified God. She was always willing to help in time of need and loved baking and cooking for her loved ones. Sandy's hobby was making cakes, she could create a cake for any occasion. Whether it was a wedding, birthday or just a small gathering of friends and family, she always had the perfect decorative idea. While cake making was her hobby, child care was her passion. She loved being around her kids so much, she worked at their elementary school until Sandra graduated 6th grade. She eventually worked in child care full-time and became a nanny, which brought her so much happiness.
She was blessed to see her two children be baptized into the faith and was truly happy to see her daughter be given in marriage on April 10th, 2010. She was thrilled to learn that a granddaughter would be born near her birthday before her passing. Sandy is survived by her husband, Rick Smith; her son, Richard; her daughter Sandra Lynn; son-in-law David Correia; by her parents, Frank and Elsie Kershaw of Nanaimo, British Columbia; by two sisters Debbie Rivet and Diana Kershaw; also by many nieces, nephews, brethren and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Bros. Crestlawn Mortuary, Riverside, CA.
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