Sandra Ladd-Goddard
April 13, 1938 ~ February 14, 2023
Sandra Ladd-Goddard, 84, passed away on February 14, 2023, with family by her side. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Sandra was a soft-spoken and kind woman who became known to many as Sandy. She graduated from West High in one of the first graduating classes when it was built in 1953.Her studies were in typing and bookkeeping.On March 17, 1957, Sandra married Robert Ladd and raised 3 children together. Their lives together consisted of many outdoor adventures including camping, boating, and traveling.She was the secretary of their family business, Jim's Import Cycles. While working together, the whole family made many lifelong friends and cherished memories.Her passions were gardening, riding her bike, and spending time with friends. Bowling was her sport. Every week you could find her at the alley with her friends, winning trophies and many awards.Robert passed away in 1996. Sandy was later introduced to Frank Goddard by her son, Mark. Frank was a cherished customer of the Compact Disc Center that Mark ran. They began bowling together and were married in 1999. Together they would spend their time with family and traveling.Sandy is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Ladd and Frank Goddard; her son, Mark Ladd; her parents, Roy and Faye McDaniel; and brother, Robert McDaniel.She is survived by her son, Dean (Becky) Ladd; daughter, Sheryl (Todd) Tayrien; daughter-in-law, Patricia Bird; step-son, Larry (Paula) Goddard; step-daughter, Karen (Bill) Weston; grandchildren, Destiny Hollingsworth, Emily Schulze, Tyler Ladd, Zoe Tayrien; 2 great-grandchildren.Viewing will be from 2:00 - 9:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, and from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday, February 19; Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Monday, February 20, 2023, all at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 pm at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.A memorial has been established with Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, Inc., 6952 Clayborne Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63368-6202.
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I want to send my most heartfelt condolences to Dean, and to Sheryl, and to all family and loved ones that I know are grieving at the passing of Sandra. To say she was a wonderful lady is an understatement. On some of the occasions when we would be slow at the parts counter at the bike shop, I would go into her office just to bend her ear for a minute. I sure enjoyed talking with her. I have to confess that it was almost like therapy for me. She was so calm and relaxing to speak with. I am smiling as I type this just thinking about it. She was wonderful. I must say that she was absolutely fantastic at running the office for the shop as well. I also know that she loved her family very much. God bless you, Sandra and may you Rest In Peace.
Sincerely
James Rudisell