Sandy Jean Tober

Sandra Jean Tober, 72 of Gresham OR, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan to Forest and Frances (Loeb) Van Deventer and graduated from Grand Ledge High School. She received her nursing diploma in 1968 from Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sandy married Armin Paul Tober on December 21, 1968 in Lansing, Michigan. She worked as a registered nurse for over 46 years in Illinois, Texas and Oregon with Adventist Hospital before retiring in 2018. She was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Sandy loved cooking and was well known as the Ultimate Foodie.

Anyone who knew Sandy knew she was a people person. It was evident in the profession she chose, the vacations she took and the parties she planned. As a nurse she cared deeply for her patients, her colleagues and the physicians she worked with. Sandy was a mentor and a friend and wanted everyone to be the best they could be. She enjoyed it so much she spent 50 years in dedication to the health and well-being of others. She always wanted the best for everyone around her.

Sandy loved to travel. If you took a vacation with Sandy you didn’t have to worry about what you would do. She researched and planned and planned some more. She wanted to be sure there was something to do for everyone who traveled with them. Activities were not the only things Sandy researched and planned when they traveled. She enjoyed immersing herself and fellow travelers in the country, the food and the people.

When Sandy planned a party it was very much like her vacations. She never did anything halfway! Sandy was committed not only to the party but to everyone who attended. She wanted to be sure whether you were vegan, vegetarian or needed to be gluten free that you would also be included in the festivities. Most of the parties Sandy planned were for family. Nothing was as important to her as her family. We are part of a big family and she loved it. She worried about them, cared for them and loved them.

Sandy is survived by her husband Paul Tober of Gresham OR; brothers Forest “Ted” Van Deventer (Lynne) of East Lansing MI and Mark Van Deventer (Julia) of San Marcos CA; sister Debi Roush (Jim) of Michigan; father Forest Van Deventer (Nancy) of Venice FL and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sandy Tober's Funeral will be live streamed on Facebook at St-Anne Parish. Sandy's service with reduced capacity is limited to those that preregister to attend the service. Please contact Cari Loeb to ensure you are registered at 503-780-9696. All attendees will need to wear a mask. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1015 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland OR 97233. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the church general fund. Arrangements entrusted to Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham, Oregon.