Joan P. (Becker) Sandman

Joan P. Sandman, age 88, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Delnor Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born January 24, 1934, in Barrington, the daughter of John and Florence (Burrell) Becker.

Joan attended school in Lake Zurich, Illinois where she met the love of her life, Wayne Sandman. She went on to graduate from Libertyville High School then attended college at Northern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor’s  Degree in Education.  She and Wayne married in 1953 and raised their four children in Geneva, Illinois. Joan put her childhood development education to good use, when she started and ran an independent preschool, Kountry Kiddie Korner in Geneva. She ran the school for nine years, touching the lives of hundreds of children.  Joan was a born nurturer. She had a quick laughter and wit, and was always ready to lend a hand, especially to Wayne on his construction projects!  After retirement, she and Wayne traveled the world and enjoyed decades of adventures together.  She was the best wife, mother and grandmother a person could ask for.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years Wayne; children Steve (Kathryn) Sandman of Geneva, Tim (Sarah) of Iowa, Sally (Randy) Pease of St. Charles, and Lori (Norbert) Lyle of Arizona; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; and many other dear relatives and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Jack Becker and Beverly Rouede and her parents.

A visitation for Joan will be held Monday, July 11, 2022 from 11:00 am until the time of her funeral service at 1:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Route 38), Geneva with Steve Sandman officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association in Joan’s name, at 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 would be appreciated

For information, please call 630-232-8233 or www.malonefh.com.

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