Sandra “Sandy” Jeanne Avondet

Sandy left this physical world May 22. 2023 in Gunnison, UT. She was born February 16, 1948 in Salt Lake City, UT to Mervin and Mildred Hover. She was the middle child of nine children.

Sandy married Richard “Rick” Avondet July 2,1965 in Ogden, UT. Her brother Gary was in the service with Rick and introduced them. They knew it was love at first sight. They got married after only knowing each other 10 days. Together they had 3 children. They made their home in Centerfield, UT for the past 30+ years.

Sandy really enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. She also enjoyed to sew and work on crossword puzzles while watching scary movies.

Sandy survived by her husband Rick of 58 years, their children Scott, Connie and Janet, 9 grandchildren Tricia (Charley), Kyle, Katie, Monika (Miguel), Bryan, Veronika, Melissa, Taylor (Wyatt), Parker, Lane, Jared and 11 great-grandchildren Brilee, Kaylani, Kyley, Kyler, Adalee, Taylee, Deklynn, Mateo, Waylon, Dalton, Averi. And 3 sisters Irene Mack, Sherry Hugh and Debbie Hover, sister in-laws Sherry Wright and Linda Griggs.

Sandy preceded in death by her parents, son in-law Frank, siblings Marilyn Rogers, Ronnie Hover, Gary Hover, Rick Hover, Jan Galbraith.

If you ran into Sandy at the store you always heard her talk about her kids or grandkids. She was also mom/grandma to many more.

A celebration of life will be held June 3, 2023 at the Centerfield Park from 10 am ­ 2 pm.

A memory can be left at https://www.maglebymortuary.com/obituaries/sandra-avondet, in Lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.