Sandra Ethel Hanishewsky (nee Douglas) was born in Ottawa, ON, on May 21, 1955. Sandy passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Melville, with both her children at her side.

As a young child, Sandy moved to Manitoba with her father, who was a member of the RCMP. They moved around Manitoba, then landed in Flin Flon, where she graduated from high school in 1973. She met and later married Donald Hanishewsky in 1973 and had two children, Ronald and Misty.

Sandy was involved with the SJHL Melville Millionaires executive, church council, Melville and District Quilters Guild and the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. She worked as a waitress at the King George Hotel, then moved on to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance, starting November 2, 1987, until her retirement in October 2016. Sandy was very into crafts like knitting mittens, sweaters and blankets for anyone who needed some extra warmth. In addition to those crafts, she began quilting, which she enjoyed with her quilter friends every second Saturday in Moosomin.

Sandy loved spending time with, and was most proud of, her grandchildren and their interests and activities. She never missed an event, even on a beautiful winter stormy day. They will miss the special unique made-with-love Christmas stocking stuffers and the special one-on-one birthday meal celebrations.

Sandy was predeceased by her father Ronald Douglas. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Ron (Lesley) and Misty (Wade) and grandchildren Marley, Kaeden, Alexandria and Adam; stepmother Nancy Douglas; mother-in-law Adele Hanishewsky; sisters Brenda, Jill, Joanne and Karen; brothers Bob, Brian, Jim and Mike; her dog Lacie; her friends and others who knew and loved her.