OBITUARY
Susan Marie Andrews
JUNE 7, 1950 – MARCH 19, 2025
Susan Marie Andrews, age 74, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1950 in Allegan Michigan. Susan moved to Lakeland FL. and studied nursing and radiologic technology at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She married Richard Andrews at First Presbyterian Church in 1971. They settled in Winter Haven in 1975. She raised three children, and supported Grace Lutheran Church community in many ways, including caring for young children in daycare. Susan worked as a x-ray technician for over 20 years in Winter Haven. She traveled widely throughout the United States with her husband in their airstream, and later in life, explored many foreign countries with her family – including Guatemala, Australia, Serbia, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Susan was beloved by her family and loved by all her friends.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred V. Sandahl and Marian A. Sandahl (nee Dunfield), and two brothers, Richard and Edward Sandahl. Shie is survived by her husband, Richard Spears Andrews, her children: Todd Andrews (Shateel Bin Salah), Julie Beasley (Kevin Beasley), and Sarah Andrews, brothers: James, Charles, and Joseph Sandahl, and grandchildren: Grace Beasley, Gabriel Beasley, Daniel Beasley, Susana Beasley, Elizabeth Beasley, Chloe Beasley, and Myah Beasley.
A memorial service for Susan was held Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 327 Avenue C SE, Winter Haven, FL. A graveside service occurred Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
