Sandra Louise Spears

Sandra Louise (Timm) Spears passed away on March 9, 2019.  She was born on March 8, 1942 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Gilbert and Gladys Timm. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. On December 14, 1973, Sandra married James Spears.

Sandra worked in Quality Control and retired from Hastings Manufacturing in 1998.  She enjoyed spending time at the casino, shopping, and painting.  Sandra also loved spending time outdoors, and especially liked snowmobiling, waterskiing, dirt bikes, and attending her grandkid's sporting events.  She liked to spend time at the lake cottage and loved Clearwater Beach.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Tex Timm.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James B. Spears of Hastings, daughter Sandra Dee (Michael) Smith of Hastings, stepchildren James R. Spears of Shelbyville, Liz (Ken) Rutledge of Eaton Rapids, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Foundation, 231 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058, or visit https://www.barrycf.org/funds_overview/donors/.  A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Michigan.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.