Obituary of Sandra G. Boeger

Sandra Louise Groff Boeger, known to friends and family as Sandi, passed away suddenly on October 10 with close family present. Sandi was born in Long Beach, California on November 11, 1942, the daughter of Lois and Paul Groff. Sandi is survived by her beloved husband and best friend, Michael. They were high school sweethearts and married in January of 1965 in Yuba City. She is also survived by her son Jeffrey Boeger (Pat) of Humbolt, Tennessee, daughter Monica Boeger Terry (Frank) of Gridley, daughter Katherine Boeger Knight of Gridley, grandchildren Michael Terry (Amanda), Dylan Terry, Amethyst Boeger Knight, and sister Linda Haines (Simon) of Sacramento.

Sandi, always an excellent student, graduated from Gridley High School in 1960 as valedictorian. She then attended the University of La Verne, where she graduated in 1964 with honors. She later completed her master's degree in English at Chico State, focusing on British drama. Education was very important to her, and Sandi taught reading in the Biggs school district for five years.

A woman of many talents, contributing to the community was always important to Sandi. She served with dedication for years on many boards, including almost 25 years on the Gridley Unified School District Board. In addition, she served as a committed board member for the Live Oak Church of the Brethren, Live Oak Child Development Center, Brethren Pacific Southwest Conference District, Gridley Gators, and the American Association of University Women.

Sandi was a lifelong member of the Live Oak Church of the Brethren, which contributed a great deal to molding her core values. Justice and peace within the family, community, and the world were important issues for her.

A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and community contributor, Sandi also enjoyed several hobbies including embroidery and calligraphy. She was a master at solving difficult crossword puzzles and an expert trivia buff, especially regarding movies, which she loved. Spending time with family at Lake Tahoe and annual month-long trips to San Diego with Mike to celebrate their anniversary, were always highlights. Cruising and trips to Europe were wonderful, and she especially enjoyed her three-week trip to England in 1977 with a UC Berkeley tour group focusing on Contemporary British Drama.

Sandi's legacy is one of love, devotion to family, generosity, compassion, and service. Sandi was greatly loved and cherished and will be sorely missed by many.

Given her devotion to literacy and love for her alma mater, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandra's name to the address below. Program Donation Funds will go to support teachers to get training and children who need direct literacy support.

Dyslexia Teacher Training Program Donation, c/o Eron Jacobson, University of La Verne, 1950 3rd Street, La Verne, CA, 91750
(https://education.laverne.edu/neurodiversity/support/)

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at the Live Oak Church of the Brethren on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel, 530-846-2138.