Sandra Jean Sopher, 68, a lifelong Marblemount & Concrete area resident, passed away at her home in Concrete, WA on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born June 5, 1952 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, the daughter of Thurman and Phyllis (Galbreath) Medford. Sandra was raised in Hamilton and attended school in Sedro-Woolley.
On January 9, 1970, she was united in marriage to Lonnie Sopher in Rockport and they made their home in Marblemount. Sandra was a waitress at the Log House Inn for 10 years. Then, she and Lonnie opened Sandy’s Country Store in 2005 and ran it until 2010. Sandra then worked for Shim Shell gas station in Marblemount as a cashier from 2010 until present. In her downtime, she enjoyed spending time at the casinos, taking tips to Mexico and going shopping with her granddaughter, Emily Holt. One of Sandra’s favorite things to do was decorate her house for every holiday.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Cheri Ogle and her husband, Doug of Concrete; sister, Delilah Sutton and her husband, Don of Sedro-Woolley; granddaughter, Emily Holt and her husband, Cody of Sedro-Woolley; three great-grandkids, Alexis, Liam, and Lucas; sister-in-law, Diane Robertson, and partner of 4 years, Dan Sorenson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Sopher; sister, Pamela Custshall; brother, Larry Medford.
A Graveside Service will be held at Forest Park Cemetery in Concrete on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share memories of Sandra and sign the online guest register.
To Sandy’s Family, so sorry for your loss! Sandy will be sorely missed! Sandy and Lonnie are a memorable part of the Marblemount Community, for us, esp in the early 80’s thru 90’s, when Sandy decorated her house for every Holiday, and Lonnie boomed his Cannon for the 4th! At work, Sandy took care of her Community in countless ways. Her Home Decorations lit up at Christmas was always heartwarming! Sending prayers for comfort to you all.
I remember Sandy as a warm, welcoming presence at Shim Shell in Marblemount. She always took the time to ask me how things were going in my life. I know that she helped some of the less fortunate up here in ways not everyone would. I will miss her friendly smile and would have liked the opportunity to have gotten to know her better. She will be missed.
Sorry to hear about Sandy.
Will always remember the 4 of July parties back in the 80’s. Such fun times with family.
Love and prayers to Cheri and Family.
Rhonda and Jerry Teszeri ❤️🙏🏻
I got to know Sandy while working at the Log House Inn at Marblemount in the 1970’s. Sandy and Lonnie were fun to be around. Lonnie had the best sense of humor. He would tell jokes continuously. He always cracked me up. Two or three weeks ago, I stopped by to see Sandy at the Grocery Store in Marblemount. I was so glad to see her. We talked about the good old days. I still can’t believe she’s gone.
So very sorry for your loss, she was a great friend and enjoyed working with her on her banking adventures.
Sandy I’ll be Missy was a good person and I seen her at the store Marblemount since 1991 when I started living up here, my prayers go out to you in your family Sherry
Sandy will always be part of my memories of home in Marblemount. Her friendly smile at the store or her love of decorating for every holiday. I was very sad to hear of her passing, she will be missed and wishing lots of love and prayers to her family.
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed was a rock in the community
Sandy you are going to be missed by so many people whos life you touched. I will miss seeing your smiling face. Marblemount will never be the same without you there. Cheri and family you are in my thoughts and Prayers!