Obituaries

Sandra E. (Hawley) Burkholder

Died May 22, 2014

NEBRASKA – Sandra Ellen (Hawley) Burkholder, 66, of Nebraska and formerly of Suttons Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Ainsworth Care Center, Nebraska.

  Sandy was born on April 20, 1948 in Traverse City, the daughter of Fern Hawley of Suttons Bay.  In 1993, Sandy married Mike Burkholder, who survives.

  Sandy graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1966 where she was a member of the rifle club.  She continued her education at Northwestern Michigan College where she was enrolled in the nursing program.

  Sandy began her career as a sale coordinator at Artic Cat.  She then worked for Boride Products and lastly at Olmstead Engineering, all in Traverse City.  While at Artic Cat, she liked to race snowmobiles and was the Powder Puff Champion.  She also enjoyed deer hunting and playing softball.  Sandy was also in a bowling league where she was a 500 series bowler. 

  In 2010, Sandy and her husband moved to Nebraska.  She loved gardening and was proud of the beautiful flowers she grew.  Sandy always enjoyed going to the farmers markets with her sister, Karen.

  In addition to her husband, Sandy is survived by her mother, Fern; brothers, Randy and Jim; sister, Karen (Mark) Drake; nieces, Melissa Drake and Megan Hawley; and nephew, Josh Drake.

  A memorial celebration of Sandy’s life will be announced at a later date.