Sandra Kae Duncan Obituary
SANDRA K. DUNCAN
1946 - 2021
CHULA VISTA - - Sandy Duncan passed away on July 15 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Sandy was born in Ogden, Utah, and moved to Chula Vista, California at the age of 3. She was baptized at the First Christian Church.
Sandy was a caregiver to people, plants, animals, friends and her beloved community. She was a member if the Bonita Garden Club, Chula Vista Women’s Club , and South Bay Historical Society. She also served as secretary and president for the Chula Vista Garden Club. She cherished the friendships made in these organizations. Sandy often teased that she had no great passion for gardening, taking on Board positions in order to help out. Her legacy can be found in succulents, trees, and flowers that beautify local libraries and the Norman Park Senior Center.
Sandy's passion was offering a helping hand wherever it was needed. She spent several days a month volunteering at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility where a cat display room is dedicated in her honor. She volunteered throughout 2011 on Chula Vista’s Centennial Celebration Committee. She led the effort in June to recognize Chet Norman, to whom Norman Park Senior Center is dedicated, with a framed story of his life, his photograph and his favorite axe.
She greeted attendees at the Centennial’s concerts and at the Ice Cream Social at the home of Chula Vista’s founder. She compiled Chula Vista and family histories for friends. Up until the last weeks of her life, she walked along the Bayfront and rural trails, picking up litter left by others. She supported South Bay Sustainable Communities (SBSC) events, greeting neighbors with a vibrant smile and excited conversation as they dropped off food scraps to be turned into compost that would be shared by SBSC members and their friends.
Sandy was an avid and active participant in politics. With a 30 year career as a legal secretary, she had an incredible talent for organization, attention to detail, and hard work. She put those talents to good use as she volunteered in various capacities to support local political candidates and issues. Sandy was sweet and kind, but she was also determined, adamant, and tough. When she found issues in the world, she worked tirelessly to address them head on
Sandy loved life. She always had a good joke, laughing as she told it. She scattered sunshine wherever she went. She loved learning, music, dancing, sewing, genealogy and most of all, spending time with friends. She had a great hobby in thrift shopping. It was a treasure hunt which she explained by saying, “Maybe I was a pirate chasing a treasure map in my past life.” That sense of adventure, whimsy, and excitement was embodied in every aspect of her life.
Sandy rarely spent money on herself, giving generously to many worthy causes. Sandy exemplified her advice to “remember to share kindness with at least one person a day.” Her friends were blessed by her company. Her medical team and dedicated companions earned prayers and gratitude. It will be a joyous reunion as she is greeted in heaven by her loving parents, Glenn and Ivy Leavitt, friends and relatives who have gone before her, and her loving Savior and Heavenly Father.
A grave side service will be held July 27th, 1:00 p.m. at Glenn Abby Memorial Park. Friends and family are invited to attend oi her memory.
Donations in Sandy’s name are encouraged to South Bay Sustainable Communities, P.O. Box 194, Chula Vista, CA 91912, or Donate at http://www.southbaysustainablecommunities.org.
