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Sandra Stoker Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Star Mortuary & Crematory - Boulder City on Oct. 5, 2024.
Sandra Lou Stoker, 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Sandra was born to Willard Leslie (Les) Nickell and Clara Ann Nickell on July 4,1936, in Pasadena, California. In 1943, her family moved to Boulder City, Nevada where she graduated from Boulder City High School in 1954. She then attended University of Nevada, Reno and graduated with a teaching degree in Elementary Education, in 1959. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years, teaching second and fourth grades at Andrew J. Mitchell Elementary School, and Martha P. King Elementary School, in Boulder City, NV.
Sandra married Ben McNair in 1957, and they were blessed with two children, Stephanie and Ben Jr. Sandra later married Lamar Stoker in 1975, and she became a loving mother to Lamar’s four children: Sheila, Sterling, Suzette, and Stormie. In 1986, Sandra and Lamar were sealed in the St. George LDS temple, and they remained active in the LDS church with many church assignments throughout their lives.
Sandra was a daughter, sister, mother, stepmother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, and friend to many. She was our “Nana”, “Grandma”, and “Granny the Great” often spoiling the grandkids a little too much. Sandra influenced many through her sweet example of integrity, loyalty, hard work, positive outlook, and Christlike love. She was always smiling and saw the good in others. She enjoyed music, playing the piano often, and also played the ukulele in a bluegrass band for many years. Together Sandra and Lamar built a family cabin in Blue Spring near Panguitch Lake, Utah. Being educators, they spent every summer there, expanding and adding finishing touches to their cabin. Friends and family were always welcome for food, fun, fishing and four-wheel riding at “The Cabin”.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Willard Leslie and Clara Ann Nickell; her siblings, Leslie Nickell and Patricia Walsh; and her husband, Lamar Stoker. She is survived by: her brother, William Nickell (98); her children: Stephanie McNair, Ben (Gloria) McNair, Sheila Rodman, Sterling (Susie) Stoker, Suzette (Rell) Sudweeks, and Stormie (Michael) Baxter; her grandchildren: Chelsea, Christopher, Jeni Beth, Skyler, Summer, Amanda and Melanie and eight great grandchildren.
A family viewing will be held on Saturday, Oct 12th at 11 am at the LDS Chapel on 1500 Amador Lane, Henderson NV. Funeral services will immediately follow in the chapel at 12 noon. Interment will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Boulder City Cemetery, 501 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, Nevada. Family and friends are invited to sign an online memorial guestbook at www.starmortuary.com
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Memorial Events
for Sandra Stoker
Oct
12
Viewing
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1500 Amador Ln, Henderson, NV 89012
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Donald Schuyler (1954)
My heart felt condolences to the family of Sandra Nickell Stocker. Her passing filled me with a great sadness as I had known her since going to Boulder City schools with her from before the 3rd grade through high school as part of our class of 1954. Then a few years at the University of Nevada at Reno. Many years I enjoyed her company in school, sports, church and city functions. She was a beautiful girl, smart, kind and a delight to be around. I know all of her children and grandchildren found her the same person as her classmates did. I attach one of our 5th grade class photos, easy to find Sandra! Thanks for the memories to all my classmates, Don Schuyler.