I met Sandy when we worked together at a little chicken restaurant. We were still in high school, young kids. She and several others that worked there went to Kokomo High School. They had such a tight group that were always hanging out together. I wanted to be a part of that group! They were wild ,crazy, and a ton of fun! Over time, I did become a part of that group. We all had many nights together, talking, laughing, and taking orange construction cones. The best memory of Sandy was when she asked me too be one of her bridesmaids. I truly felt like I belonged. I still have the little basket she gave us all as gifts. We lost touch over the years until the day that I realized my son was best friends with Sandy's son, Max. Small world! I hadn't seen or talked to her for a long time, but I have memories with her that will last forever. God speed, my dear friend. I love you.

When I stop and think about my greatest memory with Sandy it definitely has to be the time we spend literally one entire day doing nothing but talking, sharing memories, telling stories,  and of course lots of laughter was involved.
The day started by us meeting for an early lunch (11 am) at a local Mexican Restaurant. Daryl was attending a funeral up in Sandusky and happened to call when we got to the restaurant to just check in with us. As we shared stories and laughter and of course lots of refills of chip/salsa and beer the time just keep slipping away. We were clueless on the time as it was just nice to hang out. 
I'll never forget the call we got from Daryl at 7pm saying he was back in town and him finding out we were still at the Mexican Restaurant! Moments later he joined us and we all had dinner. Never thought lunch would have turned out to be an 8+ hour event,  but I wouldn't have changed it! The memories we shared that day will always be near to my heart! Sandy was an outstanding person,  mother, wife, and friend! She will be dearly missed! ~ Eve 

To Rick & Judy
Sandy was such a wonderful childhood friend. She was my best friend. The hours we spent together playing while you guys and mom and dad played cards. We all did so much together in those early years. I’m so sorry to hear from mom tonight of her passing. I’m sorry I  wasn’t there.  We should never outlive our children. 
My prayers are with you. 
Love Tammy Kinder (Brown)

Sandy is 1 of 1!  Her sly smile says it all!  She is smarter than you, she is funnier than you, & she pulls no punches!  Her passion for her beliefs are unmatched.  Even though we seem to be on opposite ends of many topics,,, her ability to articulate and defend her beliefs made for the best and most meaningful conversations I have ever had!  I will be FORVER thankful to have Sandy as my friend!

Okay, here goes...I've put off writing this, because I'm not exactly sure how to put my thoughts and feelings into words.  Honestly, I'm not very good at it and there really are no words sufficient to describe my feelings for Sandy and what her friendship has meant to me. There are so many memories, so much time spent together, a lot of laughs and yes...some tears...I don't even know where to begin.

 I met Sandy, thru Jill, one night at a club in Kokomo...and again a few weeks later at the Slam.  I really didn't know what to think of her, at first, with her tough exterior and no nonsense approach. But over the course of the next few weeks, we became fast friends...and eventually, close friends.  There are so many words to describe Sandy...kind, generous, stubborn, compassionate, strong, determined, loving...and the list goes on and on. But to me, she will always be that beautiful soul I was fortunate enough to know, and call my friend and confidant the past 20+ years. 

I can't think back on my late 20's, all of my 30's, and even my 40's...without thinking about Sandy, Daryl, our great group of friends, all the memories we made together...and all the fun we had.  But I think I will especially miss all the conversations I had with Sandy, and just being there for one another...thru the good times and the bad...whether things were great in our lives, or not. I will treasure those times the most.  

Daryl, Alexa, Max, Allie...my heart is with you and i love you all. Sandy was so loved, by so many, and we are all here for you.  To Rick and Judi...you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I pray God provides all of you comfort and strength, and heals your broken hearts.

Sandy...I really hope you know just how loved you are. Thank you for being such a great friend to me. We had a lot of great times...and no matter what, we were always there for one another...supporting each other.   I am so blessed to have called you my friend, and will always keep you close to my heart ❤️  

We had the privilege of meeting her in Leon, Mx. From the beginning we identified the great human being that she was. Thank you very much for your friendship and love for our family. Will always remember you. Gina, Jorge & Antonio

Daryl,
So sorry my friend. 
I'm not on facebook. 
text is 765 513 4042, 
Catch me when you can.  Jim Myers

Daryl we are so sorry for your loss.   We didn’t know Sandy that long but will miss her smile and her humor. Joe will definitely miss “His little buddy’.  Love to you and your family.
Pat, Joe & Sharon

Daryl,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call. 


We had a great time at a Colts game getting  rowdy!


Sandy was kind, caring, loving, warm, funny, friendly, intelligent, witty, outspoken, and had a beautiful soul. 😇
Heaven gained another angel!
Prayers and love sent...🙏❤

I had glad to meet her giving her Spanish classes online.

It was a short time, but it was enough for me, to know how friendly, intelligent and kind she was.

She was learning spanish too fast and she always looked enjoying each class.

I saw her a few days before she passed away and we were practicing some spanish sentences to practice with her husband like, “how was your day today? “, “what would you like to eat?” etc…

It was a pleasure for me to meet her and I hope God give resignation and strenght to all her family.

Rest in peace Sandy.
❤️

One of many, many fun nights together ❤️ 

To the Daryl and family I send my deepest condolences. I pray for comfort for the family at this difficult time. Blessing!! 

                                                                                             

Tuve el gusto de conocer a Sandy, aunque fue poco tiempo el que la conocí, me brindo su amistad y compañía, su entusiasmo y  alegría, compartimos momentos y experiencias que guardo con mucho cariño. Abrazos hasta donde estés 😇💫💙
Mi esposo (Hugo) y yo compartimos su dolor y les mandamos un gran abrazo!!

Sandy was a true friend to my sister and I.   We spent many nights cruising Washington St, playing Euchre, having all kinds of adventures including the Murphy Motel. She cared and listened and asked questions and her observations were always on point.   She made everything more fun.  My sister said that Sandy was so intelligent and witty that when you understood her jokes you felt like you were also smart.  I will miss her laughter and sense of fun.  

Sandy put on a great 40th birthday party for Daryl. She had shirts made for all of us to wear. One of many great memories. 

 Great memories with her and Daryl. Halloween parties, cookouts, sitting around the fire, Colts games. So much fun over the years.
I was blessed to have known Sandy. She will be missed by all of us who knew her. She was a very smart, witty, and pretty lady. Always sincere and caring to her family and friends. I will always cherish the memories I have of her. My thoughts and prayers are with Daryl and her family. 

I miss Sandy so much. I miss our conversations about loss of loved ones and our fur babies. Sandy had a big heart and was a great listener. She was my touchstone. So much love and kindness we shared with each other.  I hope she and Randy are yucking it up right now. Prayers for her family that they may find peace in their broken hearts. Rest In Peace dear one. ❤️You

it was a privilege to meet you Sandy, always so kind with me!

Through all the years I’ve known Sandy, she had always been a very multifaceted person!
She was everything from a highly intelligent book worm, girlie girl, Tom boy who played football with the neighborhood boys, crazed boy chaser, cheerleader, someone who always had your back, HS debate member, party girl, straight A student, ATV riding, snowmobiling, waterskiing, snow skiing, beach loving, girl trip loving, vacation loving, cruise the strip loving, concert loving, pig showing 4-H girl, college graduate, dedicated mother, to a successful business woman, & to me, the most honest, fun, loyal, trustworthy best friend I’ve ever had, & there will never be anyone like her again. She was like a sister to me, & I was lucky to have her nearly 50 years! 
From the early ‘70s, our families logged many years worth of memories together.
She was my parents second daughter & a second sister to my brother. 
We were opposite from one another in many ways, but I think that’s why our friendship lasted, after all, how do you expect to grow & expand your world if you only hang around people exactly like yourself?!!
You always knew where you stood with Sandy. 
She wasn’t fake, arrogant, or pretentious.
She was successful, took pride in her work, & was great at what she did. 
She had a wide variety of friends! I’ve met some great friends through her & she met some great friends through me! 
She was fun & funny, helpful & caring, serious & intense, focused & determined. She knew exactly who she was & stayed true to herself.
She displayed a hard outer shell, but would drop everything to help you out. 
She was one of a kind!
I will forever cherish the memories of her staying with us part of summer 2021 & being with us a few days this New Years Eve. I was so fortunate to have all that time with her.
This is going to be an adjustment that will take a very long time to get used to, if ever.
I Love You Sandy & Will Forever Miss You, as will Doug & the rest of your second family❤️RIP

Sandy and I met when she came to work at G&S. We were fast friends and had so much fun.  We had the same off-color humor.  She helped me learn so much about life, happiness, my career… We had so many ‘closed door’ conversations, coworkers probably wondered what we conspiring. 😂 She helped me through losing Dad, talking me through, letting me take the time I needed, her and Daryl even sent flowers.  She helped me plan vacations, helped plan a beautiful bridal shower for me at work when I married Ian, she was excited for us when we got Hank…. We even made Margarita Fridays thing for a while!  I can still see her, Maria and Vickie the day I left before I got married all popping out of Maria’s cubicle screaming, “You’re getting married!!! because I’d been so giddy with excitement I couldn’t contain myself and was always walking around squealing, “I’m getting married!” So they were getting me back.  So fun…  Her and Daryl even drove completely out of their way to come to our wedding. I was so honored.  
Most importantly she didn’t blink an eye the day I came to her to tell her I was leaving G&S.  She didn’t get upset, she was so happy for me. You don’t see that often in a superior. She was excited for me to be where I wanted to be and that I would be happy and closer to home. She had me close her office door and tell me all about where I was going. 
Sandy was NOT a hugger. She made that very clear.  But when I lost Dad, when I got married and on my last day of working there, she hugged me.  When I came back to visit from time to time, she hugged me.  And her hugs were fierce and she meant them.  She was fierce.  That’s who she was and how she lived life.  She became more than a coworker, she became a friend. 
Sandy, I’m going to miss you so much.  Until we meet again, fly high my friend. 

Sandy was so much fun and such a good sport. Especially when it was for a good cause. 

The roll of those eyes and the huge laugh that would follow. The eyebrows that raised and that direct voice always let you know where you stood with Sandy. A fierce, strong, loving woman. Not many live their lives in their own truths and beliefs. The strongest woman I ever met in so many ways yet fragile as well. You will be missed beyond measure. Now take your rest as a lamb beside the lion. 

Sandy,

You were always the cool mom and always made me feel at home with you. Thank you for the endless ice cream. Thank you for providing a safe place for us to make some of my fondest memories. Thank you for letting us grow up in your home. You were a great one. Solid. 

All my love,
Rachel Buch

I had the great privilege of working with Sandy and getting to know her as both a great colleague and fast friend. We shared many conversations about family, friends and pets, and had many good laughs about all things work and non-work. She was an honest and forthright person with great integrity. I will miss her terribly, but will always smile when I think of the time we were able to work together. My thoughts and prayers go to all of the family.  Peace and strength. 

OBITUARY

Sandra JoAnne LaFace

March 5, 1966 – January 15, 2022

Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center

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