Sandra Lee Howard, age 80 of North Platte, passed away on February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska.
Sandra was born on February 25, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa to Leon and Alice (Finch) Richards.
She grew up and attend school and graduated high school in Iowa. Sandra worked as a paralegal in California. In 1984, she married Robert Howard, they enjoyed retirement together.
Survivors include her children, Julie (Glenn) Segers of California, Heidi Graham, Sandi Whyte, both of Nebraska, Mitzi Purcell-Spencer of California, and Doug (Debbie) Purcell of Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Mary) Richards of California; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob; a sister, Irene Bennett; and a grandchild, Tyler Aitkin.
Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.