Sandra “Sandi” Avery of Dexter, Michigan, age 79, passed away November 20, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Tom and Fran VandenBrink.
Sandi lived an extremely vibrant, full life and was the embodiment of adventure, from traveling the world, to jumping off bridges and out of airplanes, to trekking up mountains, to riding her motorcycle about the country.
Sandi was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, and served as an occupational therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, until retiring in 2006. Her career was a reflection of her thoughtfulness and genuine caring about people. Sandi will be remembered for the way she made everyone who knew her feel valued, welcomed, and cared for. Her regular calls and visits to friends and family will be deeply missed.
A celebration of Sandi’s life will be held on Dec 6th beginning at 11am at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, Michigan, where friends and family are invited to gather, share memories, and honor her remarkable life. A service will be held at noon.
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