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Sandy was born June 17, 1954, in Portland, MI and passed away on April 6, 2025, at her home in Kewadin, MI. Sandy and her husband Don were high school sweethearts and married almost 50 years. After graduating high school, Sandy attended Ferris State College and graduated in 1974 from Court and Conference Reporting. She then obtained a job with Probate Court in Traverse City, MI. After 5 years she started her own business of Court Reporting, until 2001 when she began working with Judge Norman Hayes in the 13th Circuit Family Court. After 19 years, she retired in 2020. She was well respected and loved by her colleagues and peers. She was officially diagnosed with ALS in January 2024. Sandy devoted her life to her family and grandchildren, from supporting them at sporting events, to concerts, recitals and more, she made it her priority to be a part of every aspect of their lives. She loved gathering family for the holidays, Christmas and Easter were two of her favorites, making plentiful food for us all to enjoy. She also spent time with her very close friends whom she had known for much of her life. They would gather to make chocolates every year for the holidays, and Sandy would make enough to share with community businesses and the church, and so many looked forward to receiving them. Her generosity and kindness were immeasurable, her heart was big, and her passion for giving to others was unmatched. She loved to dance and listen to good music, especially live music, and had a fun-loving spirit that would brighten up any room. She loved our Northern Michigan lakes, boating, playing in the water, and soaking up the sun. Sandy was devoted to her faith at First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids, where she and Don have been members since 1995. She was very active in the church and served on many committees. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carolyn and Richard Smith; and stepfather Clare Cross; and her brother, Michael Smith. She is survived by her husband, Don Davids; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Rick Womer; sons and daughter-in laws, Chad and Heather, and Chris and Rachael; her nine cherished grandchildren, Cole, Ryan, and Kingston Davids; Beck, London and Esme Birgy; McKenna, Myla, and Alexa Davids. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. and services will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Sandra Kay Davids

June 17, 1954 - April 6, 2025