Sandra Estelle Bushaw, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away October 24, 2024. She was born November 27, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Gerald and Grace Beliel. She was raised in Bellingham, Washington by her aunt and uncle, Dr. Roy and Nellie Syre and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963. After Graduation, she went to Bellingham Beauty School. She was a Hairdresser for 35 years. After retiring, she had a business repairing dolls (Sandy’s Doll Hospital). She was an incredible crocheter and knitter, making doll clothes and made many Afghans as you could see them all over her beautiful home.
She and Bob moved to Sedro-Woolley in 2003 from Mount Vernon, WA. She enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed doing her family genealogy, and has linked the family to the Vikings and Queen Elizabeth. She made several friends in the Genealogy Society.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Mick) Buchanan; son, Jake (Nelia) Torset; grandchildren, Jeff and Alex Dandliker, Jonas Torset and Regan Torset; great grandkids, Landyn Dandliker, Grayson and Ethan Dandliker; brother, Doug Beliel; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bushaw in 2020; parents, Gerald and Grace Beliel; brother, Ron Beliel; uncle and aunt, Dr. Roy and Nellie Syre; cousin, Don Syre.
She may be gone but will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Mom. Tammy B.
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I met Sandy years ago when I joined a local doll group. We became good friends, and we went to doll shows and sales down in Puyallup at the fairgrounds. We had a doll yard sale, and I commissioned some dolls and doll clothes that she made. She was a fantastic seamstress. We even did a few doll swaps, and I bought dolls from her on occasion.
I moved away a few years back and we kept in touch for a while but lost touch after a bit. I have been thinking about calling her recently but never did.
I am saddened to read that she has passed away. She will be missed.
My condolences to her family.