Sandra Skarphol
Sandra Ellen (Cooper Keithahn) Skarphol passed away on Feb. 22, 2022.
Sandra was united in marriage to Wayne L. Keithahn on June 1, 1958 at Sherburn, MN. After their marriage they farmed in Galena Township by Trimont, MN for three years, later moving back to Sherburn, MN where they raised their 6 children. They also had a wood craft home based business, called Country Hearts. Wayne and Sandra were married 30 years when he passed away in 1988.
Sandra was Born Again on February 23, 1973, when she personally believed in Jesus Christ, accepting Him as her personal Savior according to Acts 16:31, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved. In obedience to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ and in imitation of His example, Sandra was buried with Him in baptism shortly after her conversion.
From 1975-1980 Sandra worked for the Sherburn Weekly Newspaper, as a typist and wrote a column called, “Sandy’s Pile”. From 1980-1992 Sandra worked for the Martin County sheriff Dept, as a 911 dispatcher and female jailer. She was also the calligraphy/portrait artist for the departments.
Sandra was a APCO operation training committee member and taught dispatch training on telephone techniques and listening skills.
On August 4, 1990 Sandra was united in marriage to Lloyd Skarphol at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Ia. They farmed near Springfield, MN. Lloyd and Sandra were married 31 years.
Sandy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies were: music, painting, writing poetry, reading, crocheting. She loved camping with her husband, family, and friends. Sandra was a member of New Life Assembly of God in Springfield, MN. where she served in many roles: Choir, Organist, Sunday School teacher, Secretary, Visitation Ministry, and Deaconess.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd Skarphol of Springfield, MN. Five children: David, Janelle (Jerry), Kayleen (Layne), John (Michelle), Michael (Becky) and daughter-in-law Victoria Keithahn. Three step-children: Jeffrey (Val), Charlotte (Mark), Connie (Brian). Two special daughters, Darla Groff and De Arellano. 31 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law Kenneth Spoerry, Eight brothers and nine sisters-in law. Also surviving Sandra are many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Nellie (Taplin) Cooper, sister Connie Spoerry, husband Wayne Keithahn, son Daniel Keithahn, grandson Zachary Davis Skarphol, two infant brothers, one infant sister; two brothers-in-law Jim Skarphol, and Vernon McGuire. Grandparents William and Grace Cooper and George and Martha Taplin.
A celebration of life will be held July 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Sherburn, MN.