Sandy Schmaltz

Sandra Louise Schmaltz To capture the life of Sandra Louise (Hinderer) Schmaltz is to tell a story of unconditional love for friends, pets, nature, and above all family. Born in Wenatchee, WA July 4, 1943 Sandy was known for her fiery, sparkly and independent personality that matched the fireworks she so enjoyed watching on her Birthday. The youngest of Vera Lorene (Stotts) and Paul Johanas Hinderer’s children Sandy’s childhood years were spent on their Waterville area farm riding horses, catching rattlesnakes and helping her Mom make homemade bread and cinnamon rolls for the ranch hands. Sandy graduated from Eastmont High School in 1961 and while there formed many lifelong friendships. After High School Sandy went into banking working her way from teller to bank manager and earning a Banking Diploma from the American Institute of Banking. Sandy’s lifelong girlfriends were Jo Taft, Delana Hearn and Barbara Dillard. No matter the miles between them or their various phases of life from marriage, to raising children, to professional endeavors, to lunch at the Wenatchee Senior Center; their friendship remained intertwined, steadfast and true. Jack Schmaltz won the heart of Sandy by buying her a car that matched her flaming red hair. They were married on September 14, 1968 and raised two girls Shannon and Jackie. In the mid 1970’s Jack’s work relocated the family to Turner, Oregon where they would reside for two decades. Sandy was the utmost professional woman. She climbed the ladder of success in the banking industry while wearing high heels, and beautiful dresses. Sandy loved to decorate her home and to host, therefore many of her and Jack’s business and friend gatherings were held at their house. The family loved horses and Sandy worked hard to ensure her daughters had quality show horses and the tack and show clothing to accompany. Sandy loved horse racing and her and a circle of friends bought their own race horse “Fly On and On.” As the girls moved out on their own, having never lost sight of their roots and family, Jack and Sandy moved back home to Wenatchee. They started their own company Inter State Freight in 1990 and ran the company with tremendous pride, integrity and as partners balancing each other’s talents. After Jack’s passing in 2000 Sandy took the helm of the company until retiring in 2009. It was a blessing to both Jack and Sandy that when running Inter State their grandchildren were able to join them at work when not in preschool. Sandy was a woman who had a highly regarded professional career while also being an impeccable homemaker who had a full meal on the dinner table every night. She raised two daughters who were as equally spirited and independent as her, and she fostered their dreams and supported their endeavors. Sandy’s home was always open to friends and family whether they were hers or the girls. After moving back to Wenatchee Sandy and Jack would host elaborate Christmas Party’s where Santa Claus always came with a gift for every single child and many of the adult’s. Sandy decorated and celebrated each and every Holiday throughout the year. She was an avid collector of art, antiques and anything that caught her beautiful artistic eye. Sandy liked to travel and she especially loved Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean. Sandy loved music and romance novels. As her mind and body suffered from dementia it was music, the Harlequin channel and visits from her children, grandchildren, sister and law, nieces and best friends that made her happy and gave her peace. Sandy loved dogs and dogs loved her. Sandy’s raised many dogs in her lifetime from pup to old age and they were almost always a rescue. She liked to say they found her. Sandy was a genuine and thoughtful Aunt and friend to many. She would spend countless hours picking out just the right gift for her loved ones in an effort to demonstrate how much she cherished them. After Jack’s passing Sandy reignited a dear relationship with her lifelong friend Jerry Henson and in doing so she again demonstrated true love on her own level. Their relationship was unique and genuine in that there were no ties to bind them outside of their individual choice to spend time together in the manner that they wanted to. In those years Sandy and Jerry enjoyed long walks, drives in the country, nature, their dogs, gardening, the moon, stars, and even rocks. Sandy is preceded in death by her husband Jack Schmaltz, her parents and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Shannon (Chris) Sims and Jackie Schmaltz, her grandchildren, Justin (Amy), Brandon, Colten, Clyde (Sammi Jo) Sims, Zoe, Marquez and Jaxen Gonzales and her great grandchildren, Maison, Levi, Mela, Cleo, Murphie, Ryette and Ryder Sims plus numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Sandy’s Remeberance Celebration will be held at Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home 302 9th St. Wenatchee on October 21st at 11am. A reception will be held afterwards at Shannon’s house 4730 Brisky Canyon Rd. Cashmere, WA 98815. In lieu of flowers we ask that gifts be made to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. The family would like to also express deep gratitude to the owner and caregivers of Senior Delight Oasis in East Wenatchee for their amazing care, beautiful home and love to Sandy as she battled dementia. You are angels on earth! Fly On and On Sandy and know that you have left a legacy of Love!

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Sandy Schmaltz

July 4, 1943 - October 11, 2022