Sandra "Sandy" Jean Burt
Sandy Burt, 68, of Springfield, died at 9:04 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015 at her home. She was born on October 17, 1946 in Springfield to Clifford and Gladys Boehner Barrow and they preceded her in death.
Sandy married Larry Burt on July 22, 1967 and he survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Terri (Bob) Haerr of Danvers, IL; one son, Brian Burt of Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Tyler and Olivia Haerr; a brother, Bruce (Shirley) Barrow of Estes Park, CO; one uncle, Frank Ferguson of Springfield; three nephews, John Foreman of Sherman, Mark Barrow of Charleston, and Michael Barrow of Chicago; two sisters in law, Shirley Waldrop of Sherman and Linda Burt of Springfield; one brother in law, Robert (Terry Stutler) Burt of Springfield and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one aunt, Tressie Ferguson.
Sandy was a member of First United Methodist Church, a supporter of the Animal Protective League and loved collecting cat memorabilia and enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time with her family and was very kind and considerate and always put others first. She retired for the State of Illinois as a clerk for the Department of Revenue after 20 years of service.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10 am, Friday, September 4, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Animal Protective League.
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Alvera Knox posted on 9/15/15
To Larry: I was saddened to learn of the passing of your wife Sandy and send my heartfelt sympathy.