Sandra Patricia Gallacher suddenly passed away on April 25 at Vancouver General from a stroke at the young age of 78.
Born in 1945 in Victoria BC to a military family, Sandra settled in Vancouver where she became a lifelong resident.
Sandra devoted her life to her family and community including volunteering in the Downtown Eastside. Sandy always lived with a giver's heart. That was her to the core. She cherished her family, nieces, and friends throughout her life, cultivating their friendships as a gardener tends to the garden.
Nana was known as the 'Good Shepherd' guiding her children Shawn and Drew and their wives Roberta and Susan, as well as her four grandchildren Cameron, Jacob, Caleb, and Grace through their spiritual journey.
In 1962 Sandy met Robert at a Liberal Party dance at UBC and they were married two years later. Their marriage was a whirlwind of travel and adventure which included visits to 74 countries. Their love affair lasted 60 years and was a living example on how to treat people with love, respect, kindness, and dignity.
To our supportive confidante, doting grandmother, 5-Star Mariner Cruise member and willing exercise partner, we toast a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gallacher Family Foundation, which supports bursaries to disadvantaged students:
Gallacher Family Foundation (vancouverfoundation.ca)
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Please join the family to celebrate Sandy's life at St. Mark's Parish 5935 Iona Drive Vancouver, BC at 5:00 PM on Thursday May 9th, 2024.