Sandra Ruth Drummond

Sandra Ruth Drummond passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones on May 9, 2022.

Sandra was born December 4, 1945 in Lakewood, Ohio. She was the oldest of five children, followed by her departed brother Charles Ross II, her sister's Bonnie Cripe (Keith) and Pam Kline (Rick), and her brother Mike Ross (Karen).

She began her education as a dental hygienist, earning her degree from Ohio State University in 1965. Continuing her lifelong passion for learning, she earned a Master's degree from Central Michigan and her Post Master's from Wayne State University.

Sandra (Sandi) was a builder; she built her community and people around her with a passion and perseverance rarely encountered. She found her calling in Barry County, contributing to the development of many organizations including the Barry County Futuring, Barry County Women's Festival, Hastings Public Library, Leadership Barry County, Barry Community Foundation, the Pennock Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, Barry County Parkinson's Support Group, Barry County Juvenile Drug Court, and co-founding Green Gables Haven.

Sandi was a phenomenal decorator and always fashionable. She loved shopping and spending time with her friends and family. She believed in growth and embraced the people around her with a loving, welcoming spirit. Her smile and light brought joy to the world.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Drummond, her parents Grace McKinnon and Charles Ross Jr, and her brother Charles Ross III. She is survived by her children, Erin Welker (Matthew), Dana Yarger (Jim), David Drummond (Annie), and Dike Drummond (Sherri). She loved her nine grandchildren (Rose, Sam, Max, Mason, Jack, Zach, Drew, Lilah, and Ella), great-grand daughter (Layla), siblings (Bonnie, Pam, and Mike), and nieces and nephews (John, Jennifer, Farrah, Christian, Adam, Heather, Sheena, Derek, and Michael) dearly. She will be missed greatly by her family, friends, and community.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service at First Presbyterian Church 405 N. M-37, Hastings, Michigan 49058, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior.

Memorial contributions in memory of Sandi can be made to the Barry County Parkinson's Support Group, c/o Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings MI 49058 or the Leadership Barry County Fund at the Barry Community Foundation ( https://www.barrycf.org/funds/leadership-barry-county-fund/ ), 231 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .