Sandra Sue Selander

Sandy Selander, a resident of Floral Lakes in Bartow, Florida went to be with Our Lord on February 12, 2018 at the age of 53.  Sandy will be forever remembered by her brothers and sisters, Linda and Rick Ritter, Oscar Selander, Tom and Ginger Selander and Sharon and Eugene Sloboda. She will also by lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, Becky and Nick Harboe, Mindy and Charles Luke, Benjamin Selander, Cortney Selander, Angela and Kyle Goldfarb, Tina Schipani(Tiny Shipini), Megan Sloboda, and David Sloboda. Sandy was a beloved member of the Selander family, who lovingly cared for her five great nieces and nephews. They all called her Aunt Sanny. She was the best “pre-school” teacher anyone could have. Sandy taught her babies to love Jesus and to love and respect everyone they met, in addition to teaching them their numbers and letters. Mitchell, Izzie, and Zach Luke, and Kyle and Elizabeth Harboe will miss her hugs and kisses.  Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Oscar, and mother, Lois.  Sandy was a selfless woman who cared for everyone she met. She had a knack for knowing the right thing to say or do in any situation and welcomed everyone as part of the family. Sandy worked for Department of Children and Families for the state of Florida for over 5 years. In 2007, Sandy left her career to care for her mom, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Sandy gently and lovingly comforted her and allowed her to live out her days at home with family. Sandy’s infectious giggle will always be remembered by everyone she knew. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Presbyterian Church of Bartow, 335 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Bartow on February 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM