July 20 1961 – September 17 2024
Denna Sandeman, sadly passed in Black Diamond Alberta on September 17 2024, surrounded by friends and family after a short battle with cancer at the age of 63.
Deena was born on July 20 1961, in Calgary Aberta to her loving parents Edna and Ernie. She met her loving husband Dave Sandeman at the age of 18, and was married on May 4 1985. She was his beloved wife of forty years. She became a mother in September of 1989 to her lovely daughter and a grandmother (Nana) in December of 2020 to a wonderful granddaughter.
It is hard to list all of Deena’s accomplishments and joys, however she was involved in the Calgary Safety Roundup Band, was a Black Diamond Rodeo Princess and was an avid horse woman. She was involved in multiple committees through out her life as well. Deena spent her life working and raising a wonderful family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved cooking and helping around the farm. Later in life she loved going on holidays with her husband on their motorcycle. She also spent lots of time in her garden and baking with her granddaughter.
She was well known at brandings for her pies, she was also known for her knitting and crocheting; she spent many hours making baby blankets. She was a talented seamstress and made many Halloween costumes and figure skating dresses.
She is survived by her husband Dave, daughter Cheyenne (Eric) and granddaughter Austyn (3). Her mother Edna, sisters Choana and Caron (Tim), and nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Ernie.
Deena will be put to rest at Foothills Cemetery surrounded by close family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorial donations be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society in her name.
Special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Oilfield General Hospital for all their support.
She will forever be loved and missed by her family and friends. “I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, never settle for the path of least resistance, Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth takin’, lovin’ might be a mistake but its worth makin’”. Song by Lee Ann Womack – I Hope you Dance.
