Sandra M. Fuchs

A feisty, fun loving woman left our world November 13, 2012 after 69 years of bringing joy and laughter to all those she touched. "Coined "Mother nature" by her son, Jim, she was a warm and sunny climate that threww an occasional storm to make things interesting. Born to George and Teresa Mann in Portland, she was the second child of four. She attended st. Rita's nd holy Redeemer elementary schools and graduated from Parkrose High in 1961. She obtained her RN from Clark College and later a Bachelors from Marylhurst. In 1964, she married Rolland Rodway from which she bore tow sons, Tom and Jim. They were an active family. Skiing, hiking and traveling were some of the many activities they enjoyed. I*n 1986, she wed Don Fuchs, a perfect marriage as it only could be with "Mother Nature.". they spent 26 beautiful years together traveling, spoiling the grandchildren and after retirement, wintering in Arizona. A deeply spiritual person, Sandie's beliefs touched all religions. She had brat empathy for the disenfranchised in our society. She paent countless hours helping the homelss and youth at risk. Sandie's professional career began in patient care and later as an occupational health nurse. She worked for various helath organizations including Southwest washington hospital, EBI, Legacy helath Systems and retired from AIG. Sandie is survived by her husband, Don; sons, Jim and Tom (Susan) Rodway; grandhcildren, Kevin and Emily Rodway and sister, Sue (Tom) McClelland. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dick and Bob Mann. A clebration of life service will be held at the Ainsworth House and Gardens, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Dr., Oregon City, OR at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Salvation Army or Portland Homeless Family Solution. Arrangements entrusted to Canby Funeral Chapel. www.canbymolallafuneralchapels.com