Sandi was always happy and a joy to be around. She was always willing to help in any way. At our most recent Trauma Designation Survey, Sandi helped by volunteering to fill her previous Coordinator role. By filling the position vacancy during the survey, we were able to meet all our necessary requirements.

-          Mike Berve

The AirCare 1 helicopter was searching for a request to find an injured mountain biker in the Glade area. After searching for quite some time, they were about to give up when they spotted a rider waving their arms. They landed as close as possible and made their way to the waver. When they arrived they realized it was Sandi. She said she was just trying to say hello. Sandi said “Hi” to everyone every day. We all loved her. 

-          Jim Berve

Sandi was always interested in learning new things and ready for change. After working for some time as an ER nurse she was ready to learn to be an ER Charge Nurse. After becoming proficient at that she was ready for something new and moved on to become a Trauma Nurse Coordinator. After a few years in the Trauma Service she moved on to AirCare. She finally found her place that always required change and constant learning. Sandi never let her questions go. When Sandi transported a patient with injuries or complications with which she was unfamiliar, she researched until her questions were satisfied. She often called her partner to let them know what she had learned. 

Sandi was always a pleasure to work with. She was very conscientious and cared deeply for her patients. After going on a flight and running across a condition or procedure unfamiliar to her, she would frequently be seen researching and learning more about that condition to be better informed in the future. 

-          Brent Hamilton

Sandi was the best friend you could ever have. She enjoyed life to the fullest. I miss her every day.

-          Trisha Ukele-Clevenger

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Sandi always marched to the beat of her own drummer. On a trip to a conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we were all gathered around a large table in a restaurant. As we were placing our order, Sandi suddenly announced, “I’m going to have my dessert first.” So, while the rest of us sat there eating our salads, Sandi was enjoying her dessert. And while the rest of us were eating our dessert, Sandi was enjoying her main meal.

Sandi also had some funny quirks when it came to food. On the same trip to Nashville, she wanted to eat at a fancy Italian restaurant. She was excited to try something new and ordered a meal that included a bowl of pasta. When the meal was served, the pasta was in a bowl that was turned upside down. When the waiter removed the bowl covering the pasta, it left a tightly formed mound of pasta. Sandi gasped and said it looked like a brain. The mound of pasta grossed her out, and although I rearranged it to a loose pile of pasta, she would not try it. We laughed about that meal and her reaction for years to come. 

-          Patrick Oglesby