Sandra Lee “Sandy” (King) Bowman of Manchester, Michigan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 28, 1946, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Wolff) King. Sandy worked at the GM Assembly Plant in Willow Run until her retirement. Later, she worked with Billy at Time Trek Motorsports (from 1991-2001) and then for Jim Bradley from 2001-2010. She and Billy bowled at Bellville Lanes, Taylor Lanes, and Ypsi-Arbor Lanes. She shot skeet for 3 years and won many awards.
Sandy had a love for fast cars and she was right at home with Billy and his fast cars. Sandy wanted to race but women were not allowed to race in competition. Sandy went on street races with Billy and they spent their weekends at Milan Dragway in Milan. Once a year, Milan Dragway had a race for women only that was called the “Powder Puff Race.” Sandy entered each race and won every race she entered.
In 1988, Sandy raced her 1987 IROC Camaro street car in the Street Class and won the points which qualified her to go to Bristol, Tennessee, to IHRA ET Bracket Finals. Sandy managed to win 3 rounds, which was a big help in the team winning the Championship. Sandy was awarded the ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. In 1989, Sandy started racing every weekend and became one of the most consistent and feared racers in the Sportsman Class.
The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 29, from 2-8 pm.
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Margaret Hotchkiss (Wilson) Schauer of Ann Arbor, formerly of Chelsea, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 peacefully at her home in Ann Arbor.
She was born April 4, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of James A. Wilson and Mary Ann (Gwynn) Wilson.
In 1967 she met the love of her life, Albert (Al) Schauer while he was stationed in Scotland at the Holy Loch with the US Navy. On September 13th, 1968 they were married in Maryhill, Glasgow Scotland. In 1970, they returned to Michigan and resided in the Chelsea area until moving to Ann Arbor in 1989.
Margaret worked at DAPCO and Colorbok in Dexter before retiring in 1997. When she was younger, she liked to volunteer at the Chelsea Community Hospital, Chelsea Retirement Center and at blood drives. Margaret also enjoyed bowling on the Chelsea Lanes Ladies team.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
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