Sandy passed away December 19th due to complications from a broken hip. Sandy was born in Portland, Oregon to Al and Betty Carlile. She grew up in Portland and attended Cleveland High School. After graduating she worked in the lab at Good Samaritan Hospital for 15 years before a 25-year career with the Portland Public Schools teaching reading to elementary children. Her dedication and patience helped countless children discover the joy of reading.

Sandy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 and dealt with the disease the rest of her life. Her doctors believed that her extended life was attributed to her disciplined lifestyle, while she attributed it to her strong Christian faith and her belief in Jesus.

Sandy loved traveling, especially to the coast and Hawaii, camping, and watching the Trail Blazers. Sandy is predeceased by her two infant children (David and Shelly), her parents Al and Betty, and Sister Sharon. She leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Don; her son Steve and his wife Michel; daughter Lisa Cavallero and her husband Lou; grandchildren Louis and his wife Ashley, Liam, Sophia and Sam; Brothers Bruce, Stephen, and Wendell. Sisters Linda and Loretta, and all their respective families.

A memorial service will be held at Hinson Baptist Church on January 17th at 1:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring her memory.

Hinson Baptist Church
1137 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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