December 10, 1940 – April 17, 2021
SANDRA (SANDY) CARVER
Born – Dec. 10th, 1940
Died – April 17th, 2021 at the Glenn Memory Care from Alzheimer’s and complications of aspiration pneumonia.
Sandy was born in Prescott, WI, the daughter of Bernard and Ethel Helmer. She graduated in 1958 from Ellsworth, WI High School, upon graduation she moved to Minneapolis to find a job.
She worked and roomed with a girl who would one day be her sister-in-law. On April 4th 1959 she was invited to come to a dance put on by her future husband, it was Love at first glance for both of them.
On Saturday June 10th, 1961 Sandy and Eddie Carver were united in marriage at the Ellsworth, WI Methodist Church, Their love affair was blessed with 4 wonderful children; 3 girls and 1 boy, Val, Kari, Jodi and Jamie.
They in turn blessed Sandy and Eddie with 12 beautiful grandchildren; Brittany, Jacob, Andrew, Aaron, Sarah, Danielle, Lily, Nicole, Abi, Marissa, Jac and Scotlyn.
They in turn blessed Sandy and Eddie with 12 beautiful Great Grandchildren, Odin, Haven, Kylie, Joshua, Keaton, Brayden, Luciana, Hazel, Olivia, Laken and Arebella.
Sandy worked in home child care for many years and then for 20 years at the Flower Farm and at Butterfield Evergreens in Delano where she was a transplanter and wreath maker.
She volunteered at the Montrose Ball Park helping her husband Eddie maintain the park and running the concession stand! Sandy also, united with Eddie, started running the Miss Montrose pageant for 10 years.
She was a member of the Delano Methodist Church choir for many years, ending only when Alzheimer’s started to consume her life.
She loved vacations, picture taking, making blankets for her kids, hand painting characters on shirts for them and friends. Not only were her kids the love of her life but also their best friend! Oh, she was also the Nation’s #1 fan of the Statler Brothers Quartet!
Sandy was proceeded in death by her parents, Bernard and Ethel Helmer, Mother and Father In-Law Edna and Lee Carver. Brothers Valarian and Dayle Helmer. Brother In-Laws Jerry Carver, Donald Loberg and William Loberg. And great granddaughter Haven Starkey.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Eddie.
Children: Val Carver, Kari (Curt) Duske, Jodi Carver, Jamie (Heather) Carver
16 grandchildren: Brittany Johnson, Jacob (Miranda) Duske, Andrew Quaas, Paul (Andrea) Greenwood, Aaron (Jami) Duske, Sarah (Alex) Guggenberger, Jaden Greenwood, Danielle Markgraf, Grace Greenwood, Lily Carver, Nicole (Kody) O’Neill, Abi (Edwin) Santiago, Marissa (Dakota) Brokke, Jac Carver, Scotlyn Carver and Ruby Greenwood.
12 Great Grand Children: Odin, Kylie, Isak, Joshua, Keaton, Brayden, Luciana, Hazel, Olivia, Laken, Arebella and River.
Sisters: Ila (Larry) Yochim, Connie (Bill) Kind, Beatta (Kay) Eichman
Brothers In-Law: Lee (Jean) Carver, John (Patricia) Carver, Wilmer (Kathy) Loberg.
Sisters In-Law: Donna (Roger) Johnson, Carol Jackson, Opal Johnson and Shairleen (Dan) Golbek.
Many Nieces, Nephews and cousins
The Love of our Lives is Gone, but she will be remembered forever!
Rest in peace until we meet again Sandy!
A Memorial Service for Sandra “Sandy” Carver will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at The Delano United Methodist Church (outside).
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 1:00 P.M. until time of services AT THE CHURCH.
Our sincere thanks to the staff & management at The Glenn Memory care in Buffalo for their loving care for Sandy since January of 2015.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Sandy’s Supporters)
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com
Blessings to you all. There are so many beautiful memories I have of Sandy. Family trips, softball tournaments and teaching our kids to chant, “we are hungry, we are hungry, we want food, we want food. Please feed us, please feed us, please feed us now!”
Heaven gained an angel.
Eddie and Family, My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and Prayers to your family.
My heart goes out to the whole Carver family!
I pray your good memories and close family ties will help you all get through these difficult days. Sending a big hug to you all! With love, Jodi
Joining in with thoughts and prayers for Sandy’s friends and family. You are true inspirations for helping the fight against the horrific effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease….have memories of helping at the Ball Field sometimes (with the Girl Scouts ) years ago (and with the Gabrelciks!)with Sandy plus all of the Sportman’s Banquets…may she be free at last, with your love lingering… Sue (Onstott) Hylland
We’ve thought of you often over the years. We send our love.
Oh Jodi, (Val, Carrie and Jamie$…I’m so sorry. I have such wonderful memories of you mom! I loved her humor, her caring and I loved to witness how your mom and dad teased and loved each other. They still flirted with each other when we were seniors in high school. I secretly just loved this and never forgot that example of love. My heart hurts for you in the loss of the matriarch of the family. Hugs, prayers and love to you all.
Eddie and family, you are all in my prayers. My boys and I have fond memories of Sandy and the Montrose concession stand, especially when she handed out the nickels (or nickel candy) when the boys ran to get the foul balls – and the homeruns.