Sandra "Sandy" Lurtsema's Obituary
Sandra Lurtsema (nee Gant), 69, of Runnemede, passed away on October 2, 2017. Loving wife to John "Jack" Lurtsema for 50 years. Dear mother to Jodie Bottiglieri (William) and Kelly Candeloro (Joseph). Devoted grandmother to Matthew (Brianna), Lauren, John (Jennifer), Kylie, Andrea and Nicolas. Great grandmother to Mila. Sister to Jill Whitaker, Jack Gant (Deborah), Edward Gant, Thomas Gant (Gale).
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alyssa McGuigan, as well as her siblings, Maryann, Elwood, Edith, Sarah and Shirley.
Friends and relatives are invited to Sandy's life celebration services on Thursday, October 5th from 6-8 pm at Givnish of Maple Shade, 600 East Main Street, and again on Friday, October 6th from 10-12 pm with a service beginning at 12 pm. Burial will follow at Bethel Memorial Park in Pennsauken.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Sandy's name to Temple University Lung Center @ lung.templehealth.org (giving).
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