Sandra Annette Gomez (Smith)
July 25, 1952 – March 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Annette Gomez (Smith), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Sandy passed away peacefully due to complications from liver cancer on March 20, 2023, at the age of 70, surrounded by her family.
Sandy was born on July 25, 1952, in Ashland, OR. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Lena Smith. She grew up in a loving family and was a kind and caring child, always willing to help others.
Sandy was a devoted wife to her late husband of 18 years, Paul. They met in California on a double-date (Paul was the short, dumpy one) and their love blossomed from there. She ran an at-home daycare for many years and was a surrogate mother to many children beyond her own in the community.
Sandy was a loyal friend who touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was kind, generous, and had an infectious laugh that lit up the room. She enjoyed long walks to the Blaine Harbor with her dog Macy and randomly placing googly-eyes on trees.
Sandy’s presence will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her love of family, her dedication to education, and her kind and generous spirit. Sandy is survived in death by her daughters Dawn Marie Bean, Cristina Gomez, Tess Gomez; sons Alex Gomez and Adam Gomez; and her many grandkids.
Rest in peace, Sandra Annette Gomez. You will be forever missed and always remembered.
A celebration of life will be held at her personal residence on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. The family asks that attendees consider wearing purple, which was Sandy’s favorite color. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Sandra’s memory.
