May 1, 1956 - August 21, 2023
By Carol Austin
Sandra (Sandy) Jean Austin was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia May 1, 1956. Her high school career was remarkable for achieving two letters in sports. After graduating in June of 1974 Sandy enrolled in the police Academy. Sandy's interest and talents for sports continued throughout her life. Sandy competed as a sprinter in Police and Fire Games, she won numerous medals. Our young boys were able to see her compete in the Senior Olympics held at Stanford University. She won a gold in sprinting and a silver in the woman's relay. When I met her in 1998, she was managing a woman's flag football team. Our two sons were coached by her in flag football. The boys enjoyed running with her and playing basketball. We adopted two boys from the foster care system and Sandy willingly became a soccer mom. Sandy and I were together for 25 years. We lived in the home we purchased together and raised the boys to young men. She was very proud of them.
Sandy was an avid writer. She published her poetry and short stories. Her favorite subject was her life as a police officer. Sandy's career ended when she was injured running after a suspect. She had to choose between a desk job and early retirement. She chose retirement. Sandy was looking for options when she decided on personal training. The course she signed up for was cancelled but they offered her a place in the Massage Therapy course. Sandy was well loved by her massage clients. Most of them came from her fellow players in the Senior Softball League.
Sandy's other passion was music. Percussion instruments were her choice. She volunteered to teach elementary school kids drumming. The sound of her playing Bongo's could be heard throughout our home.
Sandy retired in October of 2000 as a Detective Grade II. I remember many stories of teaching Cadet Driver education. Her regret was not being able to teach our boys to drive. Sandy was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain disorder back in 2017. There was no treatment for this disease. Sandy became disabled and declined steadily. The grace is that she was able to be at home as her abilities declined.
Sandy passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be taken home to West Virginia. Her fantasy life for later retirement was a mountain home with a front porch, sitting on a rocking chair with an old hound dog at her feet. Sandy loved to visit casinos and never missed buying a lottery ticket. This mountain home was her "If I win the lottery" dream along with a trip to Italy and visiting all the states in the US in a RV.
By Carol Austin
Sandra (Sandy) Jean Austin was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia May 1, 1956. Her high school career was remarkable for achieving two letters in sports. After graduating in June of 1974 Sandy enrolled in the police Academy. Sandy's interest and talents for sports continued throughout her life. Sandy competed as a sprinter in Police and Fire Games, she won numerous medals. Our young boys were able to see her compete in the Senior Olympics held at Stanford University. She won a gold in sprinting and a silver in the woman's relay. When I met her in 1998, she was managing a woman's flag football team. Our two sons were coached by her in flag football. The boys enjoyed running with her and playing basketball. We adopted two boys from the foster care system and Sandy willingly became a soccer mom. Sandy and I were together for 25 years. We lived in the home we purchased together and raised the boys to young men. She was very proud of them.
Sandy was an avid writer. She published her poetry and short stories. Her favorite subject was her life as a police officer. Sandy's career ended when she was injured running after a suspect. She had to choose between a desk job and early retirement. She chose retirement. Sandy was looking for options when she decided on personal training. The course she signed up for was cancelled but they offered her a place in the Massage Therapy course. Sandy was well loved by her massage clients. Most of them came from her fellow players in the Senior Softball League.
Sandy's other passion was music. Percussion instruments were her choice. She volunteered to teach elementary school kids drumming. The sound of her playing Bongo's could be heard throughout our home.
Sandy retired in October of 2000 as a Detective Grade II. I remember many stories of teaching Cadet Driver education. Her regret was not being able to teach our boys to drive. Sandy was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain disorder back in 2017. There was no treatment for this disease. Sandy became disabled and declined steadily. The grace is that she was able to be at home as her abilities declined.
Sandy passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be taken home to West Virginia. Her fantasy life for later retirement was a mountain home with a front porch, sitting on a rocking chair with an old hound dog at her feet. Sandy loved to visit casinos and never missed buying a lottery ticket. This mountain home was her "If I win the lottery" dream along with a trip to Italy and visiting all the states in the US in a RV.
May 1, 1956 - August 21, 2023
By Carol Austin
Sandra (Sandy) Jean Austin was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia May 1, 1956. Her high school career was remarkable for achieving two letters in sports. After graduating in June of 1974 Sandy enrolled in the police Academy. Sandy's interest and talents for sports continued throughout her life. Sandy competed as a sprinter in Police and Fire Games, she won numerous medals. Our young boys were able to see her compete in the Senior Olympics held at Stanford University. She won a gold in sprinting and a silver in the woman's relay. When I met her in 1998, she was managing a woman's flag football team. Our two sons were coached by her in flag football. The boys enjoyed running with her and playing basketball. We adopted two boys from the foster care system and Sandy willingly became a soccer mom. Sandy and I were together for 25 years. We lived in the home we purchased together and raised the boys to young men. She was very proud of them.
Sandy was an avid writer. She published her poetry and short stories. Her favorite subject was her life as a police officer. Sandy's career ended when she was injured running after a suspect. She had to choose between a desk job and early retirement. She chose retirement. Sandy was looking for options when she decided on personal training. The course she signed up for was cancelled but they offered her a place in the Massage Therapy course. Sandy was well loved by her massage clients. Most of them came from her fellow players in the Senior Softball League.
Sandy's other passion was music. Percussion instruments were her choice. She volunteered to teach elementary school kids drumming. The sound of her playing Bongo's could be heard throughout our home.
Sandy retired in October of 2000 as a Detective Grade II. I remember many stories of teaching Cadet Driver education. Her regret was not being able to teach our boys to drive. Sandy was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain disorder back in 2017. There was no treatment for this disease. Sandy became disabled and declined steadily. The grace is that she was able to be at home as her abilities declined.
Sandy passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be taken home to West Virginia. Her fantasy life for later retirement was a mountain home with a front porch, sitting on a rocking chair with an old hound dog at her feet. Sandy loved to visit casinos and never missed buying a lottery ticket. This mountain home was her "If I win the lottery" dream along with a trip to Italy and visiting all the states in the US in a RV.
By Carol Austin
Sandra (Sandy) Jean Austin was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia May 1, 1956. Her high school career was remarkable for achieving two letters in sports. After graduating in June of 1974 Sandy enrolled in the police Academy. Sandy's interest and talents for sports continued throughout her life. Sandy competed as a sprinter in Police and Fire Games, she won numerous medals. Our young boys were able to see her compete in the Senior Olympics held at Stanford University. She won a gold in sprinting and a silver in the woman's relay. When I met her in 1998, she was managing a woman's flag football team. Our two sons were coached by her in flag football. The boys enjoyed running with her and playing basketball. We adopted two boys from the foster care system and Sandy willingly became a soccer mom. Sandy and I were together for 25 years. We lived in the home we purchased together and raised the boys to young men. She was very proud of them.
Sandy was an avid writer. She published her poetry and short stories. Her favorite subject was her life as a police officer. Sandy's career ended when she was injured running after a suspect. She had to choose between a desk job and early retirement. She chose retirement. Sandy was looking for options when she decided on personal training. The course she signed up for was cancelled but they offered her a place in the Massage Therapy course. Sandy was well loved by her massage clients. Most of them came from her fellow players in the Senior Softball League.
Sandy's other passion was music. Percussion instruments were her choice. She volunteered to teach elementary school kids drumming. The sound of her playing Bongo's could be heard throughout our home.
Sandy retired in October of 2000 as a Detective Grade II. I remember many stories of teaching Cadet Driver education. Her regret was not being able to teach our boys to drive. Sandy was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative brain disorder back in 2017. There was no treatment for this disease. Sandy became disabled and declined steadily. The grace is that she was able to be at home as her abilities declined.
Sandy passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her. She will be cremated, and her ashes will be taken home to West Virginia. Her fantasy life for later retirement was a mountain home with a front porch, sitting on a rocking chair with an old hound dog at her feet. Sandy loved to visit casinos and never missed buying a lottery ticket. This mountain home was her "If I win the lottery" dream along with a trip to Italy and visiting all the states in the US in a RV.
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