Sandy Rehan 1939 - 2017

REHAN, COURY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/18/2017 at 04:22:52

Sioux City Journal
16 April 2017

SIOUX CITY | Sandy Rehan, 77, of Sioux City, passed away on April 12, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Nativity, with the Rev. Steven McCloud, Rev. Jerry Feierfeil, with Deacon Mike Hand officiating. Luncheon to follow at the parish center. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home.

Sandy was born in Sioux City, to Waidy and Lourice (Coury) Rehan, on Sept. 19, 1939. She attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, and graduated from Bishop Heelan Catholic High School in Sioux City, and Rosary College in Oak Park, Ill.. She taught school for one year in Oak Park before returning to Sioux City. She taught the sixth grade for her entire career at Sunnyside, Nodland and East Middle. During that time, she not only made math just a little bit more fun for her students, she also taught them kindness.

She had an incredible love for animals; both two and four-legged beings were always welcome in her home. She was a life-long Cubs fan.

Sandy is survived by her soulmate, Noreen Eskildsen; brothers, Bob (Mary) Rehan, and George (Cindy) Rehan; and her aunt, Alma Coury, AKA "Double AA." She will also be remembered by her nephew and nieces, Bob (Patty) Rehan, Ann (John) Rehan Goebel, Jane (Cory) Kruger, Susan (Ann) Fuller Rehan, and Sara (Jeremy) Uhl. Sandy was also blessed with many grandnieces and nephews; and loyal companion, Scamp.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Michelle Moser, dear friend of Sandy and Noreen. Thank you also for the loving care of Dr. Abu, the nurses, and the hospice workers on St. Luke's fourth floor.

Memorials may be given to Noah's Hope and Queen of Peace.