Sandra Anderson

Sandra (Williams) Anderson was born in Ashmore, Illinois, February 23, 1934. In September 1954, she married Jackie Lee Anderson who enlisted in the United States Air Force. They had three children together; Patricia, David, and Daniel and were married for just over 67 years. The young couple’s first overseas assignment was to Wheelus Air Base, Tripoli, Libya. Being an Air Force family the next twenty-six years, the family lived in multiple locations to include James Connally AFB and Lackland AFB, Texas, Mather AFB, California, Atlanta Georgia, Clark Air Base, Philippines, and the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.

Upon their move to Colorado in 1971, Sandra was employed by Colorado Springs school district 11 and worked at Russell Junior High School for nearly twenty years. Her work included administration and counseling of students. After their last military tour at the Air Force Academy was complete, Sandra and Jack welcomed retirement and split their seasons between Colorado and Arizona. Sandra was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Eisenhower Women’s Golf Association and member of the women’s golf league in Peoria Arizona.

Sandra attended High School in Casey, Illinois where she excelled in studies, cheerleading, and dance. She later taught ballroom dancing in Terre Haute, Indiana and was tap dancing in to her 80’s with the West Brook Village Desert Dancers. Early on, she also worked at Maud’s, the local soda fountain in Casey where she served her favorite customer, Jack, his favorite, extra thick, chocolate shake. Sandra and Jack were married soon after their high school graduation.

Sandra was completely immersed in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives while they were growing up supporting them in activities such as music, sports and scouting. One of her favorite things to do was to share an evening meal with friends and family and learning about all aspects of their lives. Sandra was committed to her church in both Peoria, AZ and the Community Center Chapel on the Air Force Academy where she worshipped and praised our Lord Jesus.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Patty and son-in-law Don Moore of Colorado Springs; son David and daughter-in-law Linda also of Colorado Springs, and her son Daniel of Phoenix, Arizona. Her greatest prides in life are her grandsons Dustin, Brandon, and Michael, her granddaughter Kayla, and her great grandson, Taylor. She is survived by her brothers, Chuck and Rick Williams. Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her father Charles Williams and mother Helen Williams, and her brother Lynn Williams.

A Memorial Service is scheduled at 9:00 AM, Friday, March 31, 2023 USAFA Community Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr., USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840. A reception will follow at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 13990 Gleneagle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921.