Sandra Ruth "Sandy" Gerdes, 62, of Columbia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Boone Hospital.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, both at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery at Jacksonville.
Sandy was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 17, 1959, the daughter of Ruby Pauline Parrish and Wilbert Lassiter O'Bryan who preceded her in death.
On May 5, 1976, in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Robert Gerdes who survives at their home.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force, she served alongside Robert, making a home for their young family wherever he was stationed. She loved all animals and of course, had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
Sandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert; three children: Tanya Mosley of Columbia; Dawn Riter of Rapid City, SD; Robert (Melissa) Gerdes III of Columbia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: John O'Bryan; Robert O'Bryan; one sister: Brenda Ashing and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bruce O'Bryan, and one daughter, Sarah Gerdes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Gerdes family.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, both at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery at Jacksonville.
Sandy was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 17, 1959, the daughter of Ruby Pauline Parrish and Wilbert Lassiter O'Bryan who preceded her in death.
On May 5, 1976, in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Robert Gerdes who survives at their home.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force, she served alongside Robert, making a home for their young family wherever he was stationed. She loved all animals and of course, had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
Sandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert; three children: Tanya Mosley of Columbia; Dawn Riter of Rapid City, SD; Robert (Melissa) Gerdes III of Columbia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: John O'Bryan; Robert O'Bryan; one sister: Brenda Ashing and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bruce O'Bryan, and one daughter, Sarah Gerdes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Gerdes family.
Sandra Ruth "Sandy" Gerdes, 62, of Columbia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Boone Hospital.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, both at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery at Jacksonville.
Sandy was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 17, 1959, the daughter of Ruby Pauline Parrish and Wilbert Lassiter O'Bryan who preceded her in death.
On May 5, 1976, in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Robert Gerdes who survives at their home.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force, she served alongside Robert, making a home for their young family wherever he was stationed. She loved all animals and of course, had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
Sandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert; three children: Tanya Mosley of Columbia; Dawn Riter of Rapid City, SD; Robert (Melissa) Gerdes III of Columbia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: John O'Bryan; Robert O'Bryan; one sister: Brenda Ashing and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bruce O'Bryan, and one daughter, Sarah Gerdes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Gerdes family.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, both at Memorial Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery at Jacksonville.
Sandy was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 17, 1959, the daughter of Ruby Pauline Parrish and Wilbert Lassiter O'Bryan who preceded her in death.
On May 5, 1976, in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Robert Gerdes who survives at their home.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force, she served alongside Robert, making a home for their young family wherever he was stationed. She loved all animals and of course, had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
Sandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert; three children: Tanya Mosley of Columbia; Dawn Riter of Rapid City, SD; Robert (Melissa) Gerdes III of Columbia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers: John O'Bryan; Robert O'Bryan; one sister: Brenda Ashing and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bruce O'Bryan, and one daughter, Sarah Gerdes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Gerdes family.
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