Obituary

Sandra “Sandy” L. Stearns

October 10, 1945 - March 20, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” L. Stearns, 77, Lincoln passed away March 20, 2023. Born October 10, 1945, in Aberdeen, SD to Fred and Blanche (Forbes) Bitzer.

Sandy was a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church. She loved craft work, interior design, flowers, weddings, ran her own business Country Gardens, and was co-owner of Stearns Painting Co.

Family members include her husband, Roger; sister Linda (Jim) Johnson; brothers Jim (Charity) Bitzer, Jerry (Sharon) Bitzer, and Dennis (Deb) Bitzer; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Marcene and Lois, and Brent (Mary) Stearns.

Preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am Sunday, April 16, 2023, at College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4801 Prescott Ave. Prior private inurnment in College View Cemetery.

Memorials to College View SDA Church Women’s Ministries.

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College View Seventh-day Adventist Church

4801 Prescott Ave., Lincoln, NE

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November 28, 2024

We were your neighbors for a few years and Sandi was always so kind and thoughtful to our boys. She spoiled them and loved us all. We loved being your neighbors. ❤️❤️

– Heather Janssen

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