Wife and best friend of John. Sandra entered Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 17, 2017 at the age of 72. Born in Atlanta, GA to Sidney and Dorothy Stockdale. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Luella. Sandra will be deeply missed by John; her sons’ Michael (Erin) and Matthew (Eve); her daughter Jennifer (Sal); grandchildren Samantha, Sal and Luella; brother-in-law Steve (Madalene) and her niece and nephews.

Sandra was a warm, wonderful wife, mother and educator. After receiving her master’s degree in speech pathology at Marquette University, she worked at Curative Rehabilitation Center and did post-graduate training in London and Zurich. In 1975, Sandra joined the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) system working with young children with feeding problems.

She was a self-taught, passionate computer “techy”, who developed and became the first director of the Assistive Technology Department at MPS. She consulted throughout southeastern WI and taught undergraduate speech pathology courses at UWM.

Sandra truly enjoyed every moment of involvement in her children’s lives. She was a Cub Scout leader for many years and an active school parent at St. Joseph Parish in Wauwatosa.

Sandra retired from MPS in 2005 and became “active” at St. Dominic Parish. She loved photography, beading and long camping trips with her husband.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Brookfield (18255 W. Capitol Dr.) from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow the Mass in the Becker Ritter dining room. Private family committal services at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorials to Froedtert Cancer Care Center appreciated.

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