Sandra Louise Liedle March 23, 1942-August 7, 2020
Sandra “Sandy” Louise (Meade) Liedle, passed peacefully into her Lord and Savior’s arms withher daughter and daughter-in-law by her side at St. Peter’s Hospital on August 7, 2020. She spent the last 4 years battling health issues, while maintaining a stubborn but positive attitude.
Sandy was a dedicated mother to 7 children and was absolutely overjoyed when the grandbabiescame along. She had 30 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Sandy was also a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, and friend.
Born March 23, 1942, in Newhall, California, She was adopted by Everdean and Edward Meade, whom she called Mom and Daddy for a lifetime. Sandy moved to Helena, Montana, with her mom, daddy, sister Bonnie, and bulldog Archie in 1957. One year later they moved to the family home on Custer Avenue: 5 acres in the Helena Valley, complete with a donkey she rode and geese that wouldattack her. It surely must have been a happy childhood.
Sandy attended Helena High School with the graduating Class of 1960. On September 3, 1960 Sandy married Lester Leslie Liedle, in Helena, Montana, and became a stay-at-home mother for the “Liedle Tribe” and nephew Burke as they all grew. She was always there to teach, entertain, make us laugh, fix the wounds, prepare meals, discipline (who remembers the hot wheel tracks?) and, most importantly, to show unconditional love for each. Never did she show a favorite, though it would be argued by each that they were.
Artistic in nature, Sandy always enjoyed crafting. Whether it was macramé plant hangers, painting bird houses, or decoupage art,she was gifted at what she created. When her husband Les became ill with cancer, she opened a craft shop, Patchwork Boutique, next to their recording studio so she could be near to care for him. She enjoyed her time as a small business owner and even more being close to her husband in his final years.
After her husband’s passing in 1984, she started work at the St. Helena Cathedral Parish Office as a receptionist, and remained there until her retirement in 2014. In these later years, she took up scrapbooking and created keepsake memory books for some of her children and grandchildren to treasure forever.
Christmas was always her favorite holiday. She loved giving and always wrapped gifts with such love and care that you didn’t want to open them. Christmas bows, trinkets and wrapping from her gifts are treasured and stored in her childrens Christmas decorations.
She is survived by sons, Glenn (Joyce) Wittenberg, Mike (Charlotte) Liedle, Dan (Debbie) Liedle, Pat (Suzanne) Liedle, Rob (Pam) Liedle, Jim (Joey) Liedle, daughter Vickie (Don) Cox, nephew Burke McCullough, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great nieces and nephews, and several close childhood friends.
Sandy is preceded in death by her husband Lester Liedle, mother Everdean Bruins Meade, father Edward Meade, sister Bonnie Meade Steitle, and 1 great grandchild.
A private graveside burial will take place in September with her children attending. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be planned for the Spring of 2021.
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Loreto McCullough says
Sandy was one of a kind people person,everyone came first & the love she had for family & friends were forever.I am so glad I was part of her family. Sandy will be missed by all . She is with her family Happy & out of pain. God Bless you my friend. Love Loreto McCullough.
Mike Liedle says
1 file added to the album Mom
Rob Liedle says
Mom explained to me how she ended up where she was. She told me that she prayed to God for opportunities to talk to people about Jesus. She said that shortly after, she broke her hip and ended up in assisted living. She said that she was able to reach so many people for Jesus and she continued to do this through all her pain and suffering for the last years of her life. On August 7th, she was met at heaven’s gate by Jesus, and ran into his open arms. I am happy for her, but I will sure miss my mom!
Fran says
Sending HIS loving comfort to Sandy’s family. She was very kind at the Cathedral. I know you will really miss her love.
Fran
Marlene Longfellow says
Jim, was sorry to read about your mom, you are in my thoughts and prayers, Marlene Longfellow
Tobi says
Jim, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know I will be here if you need to talk. Love you.
Tobi
Tim says
Jim and family. I am so sorry for your loss and remember how kind and what a great mom you had and have in spirit. While growing up with you I remember always of what a kind person. Thank you for sending me the message today.
Sandi Benson says
Jim: Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the days ahead bring you peace and understanding… Love you very much… “God Bless” Sandi Coyle Benson
Gayle C Shirley says
I’m so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. I believe she lived next door to my mother at Rosetta Assisted Living with her sweet kitty Aspen. I enjoyed visiting with her and got to know her better than most of the residents there. She made beautiful cards and was so thoughtful. She often asked how my mom was doing and expressed her concern when things weren’t going well. And we both shared a love of crafts.
I enjoyed learning more about Sandy and her amazing life from her obituary. She certainly leaves behind a large family, and I’m sure you’ll all miss her greatly! I’ll miss her, too, and am glad I got a chance to know her.
My condolences,
Gayle Shirley, Helena
Joy Novota says
To Mike – I just now saw the details about your Mom’s death. When I saw the name ‘Lester’ within the obituary, my memory bank went back to the days of Miss Helena & the music we recorded for the pageants. (I think I met your Dad at that time.) Reading the name ‘Lester’, I knew this special lady would be your mother. After reading all the wonderful information about her, she must have been a most lovely, independent, & gracious lady. I know that whatever the circumstances, whatever the situation — saying a final good-bye is especially difficult with a parent. I hope you have been able to rejoice in your memories, share them with your friends & family & find peace & comfort with the passing of time. I am sorry for your loss of your Mom! God’s blessings, Mike.
~*~*Joy Novota