John O. Sandstrom's Obituary
John O Sandstrom passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 30, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. John was born on September 14, 1933 in Finland and moved to the Tacoma area in the 1970’s where he worked for Puget Sound Plywood for many years. John is survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews in Finland and one cousin, Martha Cederberg, in Tacoma, Washington. John also left behind Suzanne Edwards, his longtime companion and best friend.
John loved to work in his flower gardens and his yard. He also enjoyed helping other neighbors with their yards and lawns. John loved animals, especially cats. John also loved to spend time at his home on Lake Sammamish, which reminded him of where he grew up.
A memorial service will be held in honor of John at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington on January 24, 2015 at 1pm. If you wish, donations can be made in remembrance of John to your favorite charity.
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