Obit: Bashaw, Sandra L.
"Sandy" (1942 – 2019)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bashaw, Hendzel, Sromek, Kliscz, Schertler, Sindler
----Source: THORP COURIER (16 Oct 2019)
Bashaw, Sandra L. "Sandy" (30 SEP 1942 – 9 OCT 2019)
Sandra 'Sandy' L. Bashaw (nee Young), age 77, beloved wife of the late Ray
Bashaw, and dear friend of Barbara Hendzel, passed away on Wednesday,
October 9, 2019, at the Davita Dialysis Center in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Known for her easy laugh, tenacity, and positive outlook on life, Sandy
touched the lives of those around her. She was born on September 30, 1942,
in Pittsburgh, PA. Sandy moved to Florida, where she married her husband,
Ray Phillip Bashaw, on May 17, 1981. They moved to Thorp, WI, where Ray
passed away on October 20, 1982. Shortly after Ray's death, Sandy became
great friends with Barb Hendzel, and the entire Hendzel family considered
Sandy part of their family.
Sandy enjoyed shooting pool and socializing. An avid Packer fan, she always
had team spirit, wore her Packer attire gracefully, and always enjoyed "game
day". Sandy was a talented cook with a sophisticated cookbook collection.
She was known to bring delicious and creative dishes to family gatherings,
where she often was asked for her recipes. Sandy had a natural elegance
about her, and her friends and family were always charmed when she called
them 'Darling.'
She was an inspiration to those around her. Despite significant health
challenges later in life, Sandy was never seen complaining or being stressed
out. Instead, she was always planning a new trip or adventure, always
determined to get better. Sandy was always more interested in hearing about
the lives of those around her, than in sharing her own worries. Her
unfailingly positive outlook in the face of anything life put in her path,
and her fighting spirit, was and is, a great inspiration to those around
her.
Sandy is survived by her close friend, Barb Hendzel of Thorp; Jean Hendzel
and the late Walter J. Hendzel of Lublin, who were like parents to Sandy;
the Hendzel children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including:
Walter (Marie) Hendzel, Jr. of Chicago; Edward (Rachel) Hendzel of Gilman;
Greg Sromek and the late Jean Sromek of Neillsville; Theresa (Ray) Kliscz of
Lublin; and Laurie (Tom) Schertler of Chicago. She will also be missed by
her close-knit group of friends, and her two cats, Missy and Tippy, who she
loved to spoil.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ray Bashaw.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019,
at Thorp Funeral Home, with Pastor John Sindler officiating. Visitation will
be held at the funeral home, on Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of service.
After services, a celebration of Sandy's life will be held at Cindy's Hall,
307 N. Washington Street, Thorp, WI.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cuddiefh.com.
Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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