Sandra Laxson Obituary

Hello Everyone,

Sandy's service will be held at Hillside Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 7th starting at 9:00 am.  It should be very pleasant at that time of the morning but if the sun bothers you, you may want to bring a small umbrella or a hat.


The service will actually start at 10:00, with a get-together visit from 9:00 to 10:00.

Hillside Gardens (nursery, demonstration gardens, wedding & event venue) is located at 1006 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (on the attached map, denoted by the A pointer symbol)

From intersection at Fountain Blvd & Hancock Ave, go West on Fountain past the small park. Turn South on Institute. Go 1.5 blocks to high wooden fence on the right. Turn in gravel driveway.

If lot is full, park on street surrounding area outside of fence. We'll be at the pavilion. From entry at parking lot, turn west and walk down the main path to the pavilion area. Handicapped drop off is thru the parking lot to west, turn down the gravel driveway at left end of lot--pavilion entrance is below.



We hope to see you all there to share memories of Sandy.


Thanks for All of You,
Love,
John, Todd & Ann, Jen

Kass' cell phone is 719-460-2117 if you get lost.

Please feel free to forward this to any of Sandy's friends you may be in contact with.

Sandy was so special in my eyes. Sandy glowed with the light of love and joy. She will be greatly missed. Her patience and understanding while she helped others was wonderful, she was an angel on earth.

I always remember Sandy with a big, warm smile. She truly exuded "love of life". As a special ed. teacher who "sent" students to her so she could teach them as part of the Area Vocational Program at Palmer, I was always amazed by her endless patience and kindness. There never was a student she couldn't reach. She was one lovely lady and one talented artist! She will be missed by many.

Sandy was always positive and supportive to others creating art at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. I can still hear her distinctive, enthusiastic voice speaking words of encouragement to myself and to others. She was very earnest with a truly good heart and a selfless nature. Bless her on her way and much comfort to family and friends.

Sandy's art will be on display beginning Friday, July 19 at The Manitou Springs Heritage Center (517 Manitou Ave, two doors west of The BAC) in special exhibit titled "Historic Artists of the Manitou & Pikes Peak Region." The Friday opening is for Manitou's 3rd Friday ArtWalk 5-9pm. (free admission) The exhibit continues through August 16 during regular museum hours Thurs-Sun Noon til 4p. She is one of 11 featured artists for this exhibit.

It was so fun to work with Sandy over the years at KYSN- Walk For Mankind and her contribution to the event and station. What a pro!

John and family, we will all miss the bright light Sandy brought to all our lives. Her unflagging spirit continued to show us all what it means to be fully in love with life. She will be greatly missed.

John Laxson and Sandy Saevig were more than good friends to all of us at Palmer High School. I loved them both so very much. I am so very grateful to call them friends. I was so very fortunate to have known Todd, as well. I continue speechless with grief thinking of my own loss. I can only imagine what John and Todd must feel. May God bless John, Todd, Sandy's sister, Linda, and all family. I mourn my friends who gave all to everyone they knew. All Palmer High grieves Sandy's death. God's love shines bright because of John and Sandy's love for one another. Sandy star shines down on all of us.

If anyone signing here would like to be notified when a service date is announced, please email me at sandylaxson at kassj dot com ([email protected]). I will add you to the supressed email list when the date/place is decided (late August or September). -Kass (for the family)

John our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Talented friend and fellow Palmer High School Class of '65 graduate. "We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile."

My heart hurts in losing you. I know in my brain that you have been freed from your body's prison, but my heart still aches for all the remaining conversations we will not have anymore. You remain my very best friend forever and always. I love you, Sandy.

I knew Sandy for only a short time, but her family has become part of my family. One of her pieces of pottery always sits on my kitchen counter and I count myself blessed to have this piece of Sandy in our house. Love to all the Laxsons and extended family in this time of loss.

My prayers are with you all. Love you

Sandy was a great teacher and fun to be around. She will be greatly missed. I found her classes to be very enlightening.

Sandy was one of my late wife Carol's best friends and staff members. Carol regarded her as a quality instructor with total dedication to her craft and students. A small piece of our hearts has been taken today. Love and prayers for John and kids.