She was born in 1947 to Warren and Dorothy Bayliss of Mountcrest Ranch in the Colestine Valley. She grew up on cattle ranches in the loveliest corners of Northern California and Southern Oregon. She learned from the first the caring and compassion for all creatures and people that made her life remarkable.
She was a blessed combination of someone who had a love of life and profound understanding of what was important – living a life dedicated to those you love and all you meet.
She was many things: She was a wonderful teacher to her sons, Scott and Tony. They were fully aware that she was teaching them how to become men. She taught her brother Marc, how to become a gentleman, with the emphasis on gentle. She taught her husband Tim, how to be part of an unshakeable blessed partnership that endured half a century.
She had a magnificent mind that propelled her to academic and professional success. She excelled at Medford Senior High School. Upon graduation from Southern Oregon University, she was honored as the outstanding English Student. She received numerous awards for her career as a newspaper Account Executive for the Mail Tribune – including the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Advertising Executive of the Year Award. As Vice President of Marketing and Membership at the Medford Chamber of Commerce, she was an integral part of an outstanding team that grew membership to become the largest chamber in the state of Oregon. The team grew Chamber membership from over 1,000 to 1,700 in six years. That growth was the largest of any Chamber organization in the nation.
She was also a key part of the Medford Rotary Club “Brain Bowl” team and nailed every question about English Literature. She was also honored to achieve five Paul Harris Fellow awards with Rotary International.
Sandy loved to love. She loved everyone and everyone loved Sandy. Sandy was determined. She rarely said “I wish.” She always said “I will.” And she did. She had a completely thoughtful heart that she shared with so many friends.
She is survived by husband Tim Darland of Medford, son Scott Darland (spouse Jennifer) of Medford and son Anthony Darland (spouse Jennifer) of Muskegon, Michigan. She was also survived by a brother, Marc Bayliss of Ashland. Extended family include brother-in-laws, Chuck Darland (spouse Kathie) of Medford, Tom Darland (spouse Peggy) of Eugene, sister-in-laws, Ann Darland of Medford, Barbara Patrick (spouse Kirk) of Coos Bay and Marcia Darland of Roseburg. All of these people have a love story to tell about Sandy. Plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and their children. All of these she truly adored and cherished deeply.
The youngest members of the family got the maximum amount of love – the grandchildren: Adam and Sophia Lack of Medford plus Nolan, Evelyn and Faith Darland of Muskegon, Michigan. They have a special place deep in Sandy’s heart.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives of Medford. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honor Sandy’s gracious memory, please consider three things: First, say “I love you” often. Next, donate to your favorite charity. Finally, roll up your sleeves and volunteer your time to make life better for our neighbors in need.
Sandy is gone, but her love lives on.
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