Sandra A. Mattson (Shafer)
Age 80, of Edina, passed away June 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Alice.
Sandy grew up Finlayson, MN. She graduated from Macalester College and taught kindergarten before attending to the needs of her growing family. She enjoyed ceramics and needlepoint - winning State Fair awards for several of her works. She served as a long-time volunteer at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church and leader of the annual fund-raising bazaar for St. Paul Children’s Hospital.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and her spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Survived by her loving husband, Merle; sister Maxine (Corder); daughters Laura (Frank) Sullivan and Melinda Mattson; son Steve (Lisa) Mattson; granddaughters Brandynn Sullivan, Allison Mattson, and Megan Mattson and several great grandchildren. As a proud Dane, the traditions she taught and celebrated are sure to be carried forward by her family for generations.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at a later date; details will be published when finalized.
