Obituary of Sandra Gail BARNETT

BARNETT, Sandra Gail September 23, 1947-March 28, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Gail Barnett, after losing a lengthy battle to Leukemia, with her family by her side. Sandra is survived by her husband Bill Barnett of Strathmore; her three children Christine (Shane) Pallesen of Strathmore, Kevin (Yuki Sato) Barnett of Calgary, and Dale (Robyn) Barnett of Strathmore; numerous grandchildren Kaley (David Hofer) Sokolik, Wace Pallesen, Jaron and Kyan Barnett, Tate, Cohen, Makaela, and Reeve Barnett; great grandchild Adam Hofer; two sisters Carolyn (Frank) Siebert of Strathmore, and Judy (Brian) Rohl of Qualicum Bay, B.C.; sister in laws Marian (Eddie) Haskayne of Calgary and Ethel Barnett of Rockyview; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was born to the late Clifford and Clara Isom of Lyalta, She graduated from Samuel Crowther High School where she met the love of her life Bill Barnett. Sandra and Bill were married on March 22, 1968. They settled in the Crowfoot community were they continued the family farming tradition and later started the family feedlot. You could find Sandra nursing a sick calf back to health or working in one of her numerous flower beds usually with at least one grandchild at her side. Sandra was an active member of the church and Crowfoot community and will be remembered for her kind and loving nature. It was Sandra’s wish that a funeral service not be held, instead a donation be made to the University of Calgary, Hematology Research and Education Fund- Account RT694523-00000 (Michelle Hubbs-Felder, Division of Hematology, Foothills Medical Centre, Rm C210 Main Building, 1403 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 2T9). A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. To send condolences, please click the link below. Send Condolences