Sandra L. Cobb, age 63, of Mount Vernon, passed away May 4, 2012, at Skagit Valley Hospital. She was born July 11, 1948, in Coupeville, Washington, to Roger and Millie (Bailey) Jensen.
Sandi grew up in Sedro-Woolley, was involved in the Order of the Rainbow Girls, graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School, and Skagit Valley College, with an Associate of Arts Degree. For many years she was a member of Soroptimist International. She was a proud cancer survivor. She married Donald Cobb, January 8, 2006, in Mount Vernon. Sandi worked for 20 years at Bendix/ Skagit Steel, and 21 years at Skagit Valley Hospital, retiring in 2011.
Sandi is survived by her husband, Donald Cobb; son, Jeffrey, and his wife, Jodi Sass; stepson-in-law, Andy, and his wife, Heather Boderick; grandsons, Jason, Jared, and granddaughter, Brookie; sisters, Terie, and her husband, Shay Walker, and Karen Kelly; many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Remembrance Service will be held at the family home, 634 N. Waugh Road, Mount Vernon, from 3:00 to 6:00, Friday, May 11, 2012, with Pastor Diane Bobko officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Skagit Valley Hospital Cancer Care Unit.
I am the previous CEO of Skagit Valley Hospital (SVH) now retired. It was my pleasure to have worked with Sandra Cobb for about ten years prior to my retirement.
Sandi was an excellent employee and a friend to all.
We had a special relationship over “tomatoes”. She taught me how to grow excellent tomatoes in containers and I still use that technique. I called her my “Tomato Lady”.
I miss her and the wonderful way that she lived her life.
Sandi you are such a wonderful person. I am shocked to hear of your passing All my love to your husband and family.
Jeff, I was so sad to read of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandi, you were a good friend when we worked together at Skagit Corp. I have many happy memories of time spent with you, lots of laughs. Sorry you had to leave us so soon, rest in peace.
I worked with Sandi at Skagit/Bendix 35 years ago and we have been friends ever since. She was the first female supervisor at the male dominated company. She naturally held her own and showed the rest of us what was possible with hard work & dedication. Our Skagit girls over night trips to Harrison Hotsprings, Georgia, Vegas, Big Lake & even a slumber party at Sandi’s house all come with memories that we will never forget. The stories & laughter of our wonderful friendship will go on forever. You are missed already Sandi.
I feel extremely fortunate that the path of Sandi’s life intersected mine. She was an inspiration to me, with her style, grace, wisdom, humor, courage, and determination. I will always think of Sandi whenever I hear a French phrase or see a beautiful rose. Thank you, Sandi, for enriching my life by allowing me to be part of your life. Your spirit will live on in the memories of those who love you.