Sandra Gatties
February 11th, 1955 - January 18th, 2025
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Sandra's Obituary
Sandra Kay Gatties, age 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away after her eight year-long battle with cancer on January 18, 2025, at her home in Dowagiac, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was born in Watervliet, Michigan, on February 11, 1955, to Robert and Mary Maddox. She found her purpose in her Christian faith and taking care of her family. She met her best friend Nancy Walker (Larry) in 2nd Grade and the love of her life, Robert Gatties, when she was 17 years old. Sandy and Rob celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2023 by renewing their vows alongside Nancy and Larry.
Sandy will always be remembered for her kindness to everyone she ever met. She loved her pet bird, Tango, and made the best chocolate chip cookies.
Sandy is survived by her husband – Rob; three children – Jason Gatties (Priscilla), Chris Gatties (Jeannene) and Brandon Gatties; four grandchildren – Dylan (Alicia), Alora, Audra and Sinoia; and three great-grandchildren – Caylan, Ayden and Beckham.
Sandy was a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and the family would like to thank the Pokagon Band Elders and Health Services, especially her provider, Michelle, for the support and care she received from them. They would also like to thank the hospice caring circle team, Mollie, Nicole and Shonda.
A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with her family from 12:00 pm until the time of service. Private family interment will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles. Please visit Sandy’s personalized webpage to share a memory or leave condolences to her family at www.clarkch.com.
Sandy was born in Watervliet, Michigan, on February 11, 1955, to Robert and Mary Maddox. She found her purpose in her Christian faith and taking care of her family. She met her best friend Nancy Walker (Larry) in 2nd Grade and the love of her life, Robert Gatties, when she was 17 years old. Sandy and Rob celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2023 by renewing their vows alongside Nancy and Larry.
Sandy will always be remembered for her kindness to everyone she ever met. She loved her pet bird, Tango, and made the best chocolate chip cookies.
Sandy is survived by her husband – Rob; three children – Jason Gatties (Priscilla), Chris Gatties (Jeannene) and Brandon Gatties; four grandchildren – Dylan (Alicia), Alora, Audra and Sinoia; and three great-grandchildren – Caylan, Ayden and Beckham.
Sandy was a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and the family would like to thank the Pokagon Band Elders and Health Services, especially her provider, Michelle, for the support and care she received from them. They would also like to thank the hospice caring circle team, Mollie, Nicole and Shonda.
A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac, where friends may visit with her family from 12:00 pm until the time of service. Private family interment will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles. Please visit Sandy’s personalized webpage to share a memory or leave condolences to her family at www.clarkch.com.
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