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Sandra May Matze (nee Wharry)

December 22, 1953 ~ January 15, 2013


Sandy Matze of Creston, BC passed away at the Creston Valley Hospital on January 15, 2013 at the age of 59 years; at her side were her loving children Corie, Jeff and Lisa.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, sister Joanne, brother Donnie and numerous family, primarily in the London, ON area; with special mention of her close friend Geraldine Bond.

Sandy enjoyed a long career in nursing, working at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre for a number of years, before moving to Creston, BC where she continued nursing at Swan Valley Lodge. Sandy touched the lives of many in the Creston and Calgary communities and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at the Creston Valley Hospital for their exemplary care and compassion during her passing.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the spring for family and friends.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Creston Valley Hospital, Palliative Care unit.

To forward condolences, please visit www.gfoliverfuneralchapel.com