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July 27, 2020

Sandra L. Lambdin Died July 21, 2020


Sandra L. Lambdin
Died July 21, 2020

BINGHAM TOWNSHIP - Sandra Lee Lambdin, 74, of Bingham Township, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at home.

Sandra was born April 14, 1946 in Zanesville, OH, the daughter of Merriel “Bud” and Janet (Abitz) Kemerer.  On Oct. 11, 1968 in LaPorte, IN, she married Michael A. Lambdin who survives.

Sandy graduated from Purdue University with a degree in nursing.  She then worked as a nursing instructor at South Bend Hospital.  Later she and Michael co-owned Lambdin Family Drugs in Plymouth, Indiana from 1985 to 1996.

The family moved to Leland in 1996 and Sandy and Michael bought and operated the Manitou Manor Bed and Breakfast for eight years until their retirement.  Sandy was active with the Leelanau County Sheriff Dept Victim’s Advocates, served with the Vietnam Veterans outreach in Kokomo, IN.  Up North, Sandy and Michael were members of the Leelanau Community Church of Lake Leelanau for 22 years.  They served on missions to include several mission trips to Matamoros, Mexico.

Sandy had an artistic side collecting Petoskey stones and agates along the shores of Lakes Michigan and Superior.  She would craft crosses, line mirrors, build bird houses, lamps, and other items with these stones.

She was a lady whose character was built on family, faith, and her deep and unending love for her grandchildren.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Michael; two sons, Tim (Bridgett) Lambdin, Chris Lambdin; two sisters, Susan Hansen, Sharon Kemerer; and three grandchildren, Luke Lambdin, Colt Lambdin and Sage Lambdin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Janet Kemerer.

Visitation will be held from 4 until the start of the 6 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  Masks are required and please practice safe social distancing.

Join Zoom Meeting Saturday, August 1 slightly before the 6 PM funeral service https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4299831981?pwd=MXM2RUl4bUlzUEFDSUx0SkpkNTAyUT09 Meeting ID: 429 983 1981 Passcode: Lambdin

Please share condolences with Sandy’s family below or on the funeral home Facebook page.

5 comments:

  1. Sandy was a great sister-in-law. She was very down-to-earth and showed terrific wit.
    She will be missed.

    Don

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  2. Barb and Rich7:00 PM

    Our hearts and love are with you during this most difficult time, Mike, Tim, Chris and families. May we all embrace her spirit of loving and caring for all those in need.

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  3. So sorry for your loss Uncle Mike, Tim, Chris and families. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel that has touched my heart forever. I am blessed for having such a wonderful family that anytime we are that way we feel so welcomed. Sending prayers for understanding, love and hugs.
    —Brenda Kowalczyk and family

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  4. So sorry for your loss Uncle Mike, Tim, Chris and families. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel that has touched my heart forever. I am blessed for having such a wonderful family that anytime we are that way we feel so welcomed. Sending prayers for understanding, love and hugs.
    —Brenda Kowalczyk and family

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  5. Sandy Pownall8:16 PM

    Sandy and Mike were favorite friends and clients of mine. We shared many stories together and always talked about our families. Sandy loved her family so much ! She was a very interesting person, never dull !!! It has been many years since we have spent time together, but she will be missed by myself and my husband Gary. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the Lambdin family.

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