Ret. Smsgtarthurm. Sandoval

Arthur M. Sandoval (Sandy)
DOB: February 21, 1929
DOD: December 3, 2014

Sandy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 85 years. He resided in Aurora, Colorado with his spouse Lucy. Sandy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucille M, Sandoval. Married February 21, 1952. They had six children; Donna Staunton, (Dr. David Staunton, Kimberly, Kevin), Gina Toddy, (Dr. Clayton Toddy, Jae, Neal, Natalia), Dina Bernhardt, (Gale Bernhardt, Erich), Dwane Sandoval, (Cori Witte, Michael), Edmund Sandoval, Anthony Sandoval. Great-grandchildren; Nolan Witte and Owen Bernhardt.

Sandy came from a large family and is survived by; Ted Sandoval, Rachel Chavez. Dave Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Dick Gonzales, Bobby Gonzales, Barbara Higa, Patty Gonzales.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Joe Sandoval and Alice Gonzales and his siblings, Louis Sandoval, Molly Macias, and Genevieve Macias.

Sandy retired from the US Air Force with 22 years of service as a decorated Veteran. It was early on in his military career that his buddies gave him his nickname, 'Sandy'. He served in World War II, the Korean War, Berlin Air Lift, and the Vietnam War. Sandy took great pride in his military service.

After his military career, Sandy worked for New York Life Insurance Company as an Insurance Underwriter. He then worked for Protective Life Insurance and finished his career as an independent insurance broker.

Sandy was a proud member of the Elks Lodge #1921, B.P.O.E. There, he enjoyed playing golf and playing pool with friends. He also volunteered on Tuesdays for the Elk's Bingo fundraiser.

Sandy is missed by his family and friends.

Footprints in the Sand


One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."


Psalm 23

A psalm of David.


1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.


5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.





In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, 855.448.3997, or http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.


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