Sandra "Sandye" Sue Vandervoort, 68, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at her residence.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Father Jim Sichko officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio on January 23, 1945, Sandye was the daughter of Paul and Thelma Plaisance Smith. She was a teacher at West Orange-Stark schools. Sandye was a member of the Altar Guild at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Women's Golf Association. She also volunteered at the Shangri La Greenhouse in Orange.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Walton Smith.
Sandye is survived by her husband, Paul "Van" Vandervoort, III of Orange; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Stephen Price of Houston, Marcy and J.J. Weibe of Lufkin; and daughter-in-law and son, Mindi and Jerry Vandervoort of Orange.
She is also survived by Gram's six-pack, Brady Price, Ace Vandervoort, Jacob Weibe, Mason Price, Jackson Weibe and Brock Vandervoort.
Sandye loved to travel and "cruise" with Van and never met a stranger. She also enjoyed fun in the sun with her family and friends by the pool and at the beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamar State College-Orange Vandervoort Family Memorial Fund, 410 Front Street, Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Anonymous
May 30, 2013
my condolences to family and friends - Sandye was always a bright spot and i know will be severely missed.
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Anonymous
May 28, 2013
Dear Van and family, There are no words to express the feelings of losing Sandye. She was the core of our group and we will miss her so terribly much. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hope to be able to see you soon. Love to you and you##imported-begin##Pat Benken##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 24, 2013
Van and family. We are deeply saddened by your losing of a precious lady as Sandye. Please remember that to be absent in the body is to be PRESENT WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST.
Sandye has left a legacy among her family and she flows through th##imported-begin##Jim Newman##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 24, 2013
So shocked to hear of Sandye's death just after our reunion and so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. God bless your family.##imported-begin##Winona Stark ##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 24, 2013
I was shocked to hear about your lost. She was a good person to be around. I have known your family for a longtime there will always be good memories of spending time with Sandye and family. Always stay strong.##imported-begin##Rodrick LaFleur##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of Sandye. Sandye created a beautiful family to carry on her legacy. Thank you Sandye for brining Julie into this world---she will miss you so very much but has so much of you in her! May peace surround you.##imported-begin##Heather Marburger##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Van,
Marlyn and I were saddened to hear the news about Sandye. We enjoyed the cruises that we spent together and were so excited as was Sandye about our upcoming cruise in November.
We will surely miss her never-ending smile and her easy going cha##imported-begin##Ricky Trevino##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Vandervoort Family -
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Vandervoort was a GREAT lady and that was evident by the loving family she raised and her never ending smile! The few times we were lucky enough to be around her you knew she loved her family an##imported-begin##Stacey and Mike Widner##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Van and kids; I am so sorry to hear of Sandye's passing. She could really brighten up a room and one of the truly fun people I have known. I remember the bogus TSA notification Van put in her suitcase on a trip to Virginia. My prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Jeff Purcell##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Julie, Marcy,Jerry,and Van and all of your families are blessed to have such a loving, giving,and caring lady in your lives. I have such great memories of all of you and I know that J.B. did also.##imported-begin##Sue Bearden##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
To Julie, Marcy & the Vandervoort family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Sandye. I have many good memories of her growing up playing at the house on Rio Grande & at the pool of the SGCC. She was such an upbeat, fun, & positive person. She had such a won##imported-begin##Amanda Newman##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 23, 2013
Sandye was such a beautiful person to know. She and her family and parents were good friends and customers at our pharmacy at 10th and Green. I never saw her sad or disturbed about anything. Her dad owned the Smith's Radio - TV store just two doors down f##imported-begin##Nate Smith RPh##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
I will miss you so much. You were like a mom, sister, and great friend to me. Our pool walking will never be the same. Love u, and your entire family.##imported-begin##jackie dugas##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
So sorry to hear about Sandye. Shocked actually. I remember her from high school tennis. More recently, two weeks ago, I received her order for tributes plaques at the Orange County Vietnam War Memorial which is nearing completion. They were for her brot##imported-begin##Jerry Gatch##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
Sandy, You influenced and changed so many lives. You loved everyone and we loved you. But you be sure to keep watching over everyone, Ya' hear. We will miss you.##imported-begin##David & Ginger petter##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
so sorry to hear about Sandye. Summer will not be the same without her at the pool!##imported-begin##Carol Hahn##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
Ms V was a lovely lady and loved by everyone. We are deeply saddened by the loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God bless! - The Leyendecker Family##imported-begin##janis leyendecker##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
Miss V - we will always remember you as a fun loving, do-anything for anyone person. We will miss you.
Brian and Leslie Stancoven##imported-begin##Brian Stancoven##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
I have the fondest childhood memories of Mrs. Vandervoort. She was an incredible woman with a contagious smile and a heart of gold. My heart is so heavy for the Vandervoort family today. Please know that our prayers are with you. I know she is watching ov##imported-begin##Erin Duhon Montante##imported-end##
Anonymous
May 22, 2013
I will never forget you, your smile, your laugh. Go fly with the angels and may your spirit be free. Losing you so unexpectedly was hard for many of us as well as your family; but you left behind your footprint in our hearts and memories to keep us going.##imported-begin##Becky Greene Vickrey##imported-end##