Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sandbrook, Lyle Herbert Sr. February 21, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday March 18, 2024

LYLE HERBERT SANDBROOK SR.

Lyle Herbert Sandbrook, Sr. passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024.

He was born in Woodland,MI on June 13, 1929 to Harry and Gladys (Rodgers) 
Sandbrook. He was raised in Woodland and graduated from Woodland school. He was 
in the Air Force from 1950-1953 during the Korean Conflict and spent his years 
in England.

During the time he began communicating with Jean Thomas of Pennsylvania. He 
learned about Jean through his bunkmate.They corresponded for quite some time 
until Lyle asked Jean to come to England to get married. She tole her parents 
she was staying with a girl friend for the week-end and off to England she went. 
Two weeks later, they were married. They had 57 wonderful years together until 
her passing on February 14, 2011.

Lyle worked at the Woodland Elevator, owned Sandy's Standard in Woodland, and 
worked at Williams Department Store laying carpet and linoleum before going to 
work with Ken McCurdy of Ken's Home Service. When Ken retired, Lyle took over, 
completed schooling to become a Master Plumber and renamed the business Sandy's 
Plumbing and Electrical.

He kept very busy working during the day and farming in the evenings. He slowed 
down his work schedule as he got older, but still did a job here and there until 
just a few years ago.

Lyle was a member of the Woodland Pony Club, a member of the Woodland Softball 
team, served on the Woodland Township Fire Department for 24 years, the Woodland 
township Board of Review for 23 years, and 12 years on the Lakewood Board of 
Education. He enjoyed golfing for many years, collecting hats and golf balls, 
watching his grandkids play sports, and maintaining a meticulously mowed lawn.

He was a friend to everyone that knew him.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wire, Jean, and his 
brother, Norman.

He is survived by his son, Lyle Jr.(Martha Yoder);daughter, Terri 
Decker(Jim);granddaughter, Becki Deater (Jeff) and their children Brody, 
Bellamie, Beckett, and Brielle. Grandson Jarrod Stahl and his children, Cami and 
Colton; his sisters, Janice Dixon of Nashville, Donna Wilcox of Hastings, Many 
nieces and nephews, and special friend, Joyce Classic.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 
Friday,March 22, 2024 at Kilpatrick Church, 10005 E.Barnum Road, Woodland,MI 
from 5-8 p.m.. Memorial service on Saturday March 23, 2024 also at Kilpatrick 
Church at 11 a.m.

Thank You to the staff at Clearstream of Hastings, Corwell Hospice, Kilpatrick 
Church, and Koops Funeral Chapel for all your wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Woodland Fire Department or the 
Lake Odess VFW.




Additional Comments:
Air Force Vet (1950-1953)

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