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“Today has been the hardest day of me and my family’s life as my beautiful, kind, caring, and most amazing mother lost her battle with cancer. I cannot put into words the emotions running through my mind. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it and accepted people no matter where they came from. She even found a second home in Oregon with my sisters extended family/friends. She was and always will be the best mother and wife anyone could ever ask for. I want to thank all our family and friends for all the support and being there for us going through this process. I love you Sandy Davidhizar. I know you will forever be with my dad, me, and my sister. You will be missed but never forgotten. I love you mom.” – Dale III.
Sandra K Davidhizar, age 66, of Three Rivers, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital following a short illness. She was born on July 2, 1958 in Dowagiac, a daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Reish) Rhoades. Sandy graduated from Marcellus High School in 1976. On October 28, 1978 she married Dale E Davidhizar Jr. at Howardsville Gospel Chapel. Sandy retired from Armstrong International, Three Rivers in 2021, where she worked as a shipping clerk. Previously, Sandy worked for Corporate Graphic Solutions of Elkhart and South Bend.
Sandy loved arts & crafts especially knitting, crocheting, and quilt making. She made many quilts for family and friends as well as for the Constantine Wrestling program for the athletes and for fund raisers. Mostly Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family.
Surviving are her husband Dale E Davidhizar Jr., Three Rivers, daughter Michelle Davidhizar, Lakeview, OR, son Dale E (Piruntip) Davidhizar III, Bristol, IN, granddaughter Maddy and grand dog Dozer, brothers Bruce Rhoades, Mottville, Don (Cindy) Rhoades, Lawton, Jeff (Lisa) Rhoades, Marcellus, sister in law Pam Rhoades, Schoolcraft, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ron Rhoades.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, Aug. 9th, at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Falcon Wrestling Club. To sign Sandy’s online guest book and leave a message for the family visit www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
