Sandra Elizabeth Laitinen, 66, of Krum, Texas; formerly of Gordonville, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Sandra was born on March 24, 1958 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan.  She married Dana Milton Laitinen Sr. on April 27, 1974 in Negaunee, Michigan and they were married for 43 years prior to his passing in 2017.  She was a graduate of Negaunee High School and attended Northern Michigan University.  Sandra was an adventurer in life, she loved to travel and go on adventures.  Her travels took her to places where she could explore lighthouses, historical places and markers, traveling to arts and crafts shows and music festivals were among some of her favorite things to do.  She loved to just jump in the car for a day drive to see new things.  She was an avid genealogist and was a member of the National Genealogy Society and other various genealogy groups, tracking down the past was important to her.  Her greatest love and passion were reserved for her children and grandchildren, who called her Moo-Moo, she loved going to their various sporting events, cheering them on from the sidelines and never missing a game.  The time spent with her family was very precious to her.  Sandra enjoyed the spring and summer watching as the hummingbirds come back into the area, she always had her feeders full for the tiny birds.  Sandra’s passing has reunited her with the love of her life in paradise, just in time to celebrate 50 years together.

She is survived by her son, Dana Laitinen Jr. and his wife, Shannon of Pottsboro; daughter, Carissa Kniss and husband, Justin of Krum; son, Erik Laitinen of Sherman; grandchildren, Victoria Petty, Hayley Laitinen, Gavin Kniss, Magnus Laitinen, Caleb Kniss and Dana Laitinen, sister, Candy Barto and husband, Robert of Gwinn, Mi., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Laitinen Sr., parents, Jack and Magaret Winter, brother, Randy Tossava, niece, Kelly Tossava, niece, Nicole Barto, nephew, John Robare, and other loving family members.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her honor to the Hummingbird Monitoring Network or to the National Genealogy Society.

A memorial service honoring Sandra will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney.  A Celebration of Life will be held in Upper Michigan at a later date.