Sandra Kolodziej

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Sandra Kay Kolodziej, age 69 of Nashua, Iowa died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Sandra Kay Kolodziej was born April 2, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Niels and Christine (Haag) Hvitved. She received her edication in Nashua and graduated from the Nashua High School in 1961. Following graduation, she worked a couple years in Iowa and then moved to California to find work. She initially did some data processing before landing a job with G.T.E., a communications company in San Jose. She remained with the company until retiring in 1996. On March 21, 1987, in Carson City, NV, she married Tom Kolodziej. The couple has made their home near Nashua since 1996. Sandra had a deep love for animals and had several horses, cats, dogs and goats which she enjoyed caring for. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church where she had previously been an organist and was a choir member. She looked forward to her monthly meetings of the Bradford Home Makers. Sandra would travel around visiting friends and was always up for any adventure. She loved spending time doing all sorts of arts and crafts. Going to the park in Nashua by the river and drawing the scenery was always a joy for her. She loved doing stain glass, ceramics and embroidery and had a passion for trying out new recipes and adapting them to suit her tastes. Sandra loved spending time with her great nieces. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Tom of Nashua; one brother, Linn (Connie) Hvitved of Cresco; one niece, Angela (Damian) Dalle Nogare; one nephew, Aaron (Missy) Hvitved; two great nieces, Maryn and Brynlie Hvitved. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.

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  1. OH my gosh, she was ‘Auntie Sam’ to my boys for years! We knew her through my deceased husband Tony White. She was a part of our family until she moved back to Iowa. Bless her! Sandra White e-mail: sandra.esr@jessent.com

  2. Tom, we are so sorry to receive the message that you have lost your lady. She was so very special in so many ways. I thought of her many times over the years and remember first meeting her in Lobby 5 at GTE. She lit up any room that is for sure. Cannot believe how many years ago that was. Just wish we could have gotten to IA to hang out with the both of you. If there is any way possible to be there on the 4th, will make it happen. Much love and good memories to one and all……Patti and Tom Kalaskey

  3. Tom, you and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers often. How I miss dear cousin Sandy! We had so many good times together growing up. I’m grateful for all the memories. I’m sure you feel the same. Please keep in touch. Will see you at the funeral. Much love, Dixie and family

  4. Tom, I’m so sorry for your loss. Just wish I’d seen more of Sandy and you on my trips home. She is now with Mon and Dad, Sincerely, mary Gibson (Hannemann)

  5. Tom, Please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. We shall miss Sandy greatly and especially that smile. Dorothy & Bob Oldenburger

  6. Tom, We’re sorry to learn of Sandy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill & Phyllis Kunzman

  7. Tom, We are so sorry for your loss. We will surely miss her ready smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. On the bright side, her and Carter are up there laughing their heads off at something, actually probably argueing.

  8. Our heart goes out to Tom, Linn & Connie, Angela & Damian, Aaron, Missy, Maryn & Brynlie. May you be blessed with your good memories of Sandy and your heart lightened knowing that she is in a better place. Kevin, Colleen & Family Nikki & Family

  9. We truely did enjoy all of our conversations with Sandy she loved her animals, she loved her neighbors, she talked about Tom endlessly and she was just a great person….we will miss her. Tom remember the great memories…Rick and Nancy Deutsch and Family

  10. Tom and Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandy was a lady with a big heart, and wonderful person. Will always remember Sandy waiting for all the horses and people to go by at the beginning of Muddy’s annual trail ride.


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