Sandra S. Tusen, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA. She was born on July 30, 1948 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Ernest and Edith (Wilson) McComas. She was a 1966 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Sandy received a Bachelor of Science Degree as a Registered Nurse from Toledo Hospital of Nursing.
Sandy married Gary L. Tusen on September 25, 1971 in Fremont and he survives. She was the Assistant Director of Nursing at Countryside Continuing Care Center. Sandy was also an Adjunct Instructor at Terra Technical College. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and choir, she currently attended Grace Community Church and was a Lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Xi Delta Chapter. She volunteered at Hospice of Sandusky County, Food Pantry, and organized Bingo at Elmwood assisted living and Country Side Care Center. Sandy loved spending time with family especially her grandchildren Julia, Rachel and McCartney as well as her step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She enjoyed frequent visits to Iowa to visit her daughter Laura and her family, traveling, playing cards with friends, gardening, crocheting, knitting and collected Hummels and Nurse Figurines. She loved Lakeside, Niagara on the Lake, staying at Bed and Breakfasts while traveling, and her yearly trip to Florida with her girlfriends and her beloved dog Molly. Sandy recently fulfilled two items on her “Bucket List” including her lifelong dream of owning a red sports car and going on a 2 week cruise and land tour of Alaska
Sandy is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Gary L. Tusen, Fremont, OH; children, Laura (Daniel) Clouse, Ames, IA, Michael (Yvonne) Tusen, Old Fort, OH, Matthew (Terra) Tusen, Fremont, OH; siblings, Ronald (Sherri) McComas and Lisa McComas both of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Julia and Rachel Clouse, and McCartney Tusen, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wonderly and staff, Drs. Veltri and Horvath and the staff at the Tiffin Cancer Center, Dr. Sternfeld and staff, all the Doctors and Nurses at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames Iowa for her care over the last several weeks and the wonderful and supportive staff at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10:30 a.m. with and hour of visitation prior to the service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 204 N. Wayne St., Fremont, with Pastor H. Kearns and Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorials: Hospice, St Jude and Trinity United Methodist Church
Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com
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Jim Buehler
Gary,
So sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing, but so glad for both of you that you made the most of all the time you had together. Many are not blessed with that opportunity.
Sarah Gillmor
She will be dearly missed. Sandy was such a beautiful, kind and loving lady. My sympathy to all of the family.
Love you guys…
Jan Rardin
Laura and family: sooooo sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember saying she was staying with you. My Mom has been gone for 18 years, and you never forget. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that all suffering stops at Heaven’s Gate and your Mom will now be pain free, happy and watching over all of you. You will notice little things that happen some days that you know your Mom is near. (((HUGS))) to all of you.
Nancy and Jim Swartz
Gary and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear the news of your precious loved one’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all. May God wrap HIS arms around you and give you peace.
BARBARA WILSON BARNETT
I think of all the fun we had as kids at grandmothers house. We loved playing dolls in the little house in the back yard. Ronnie was always making us crazy. Time went by fast with family and kids . your twins – Kathy and her twins and then Kelly with hers. Take care of all the parents till we see you again. Love #1 Cousin Barbara Wilson Barnett
Jadlynne Moyer
Dear Gary & family –
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I’m grateful to have had the pleasure to know & work with such a classy lady! May you find comfort & peace in God’s blessings
Jadlynne Moyer
Gladys & Phil Shumway
Laura and family, So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David DeGroote
Laura,Danny and family I amthinking of you at this time of your loss. I know these times are not easy and I pray for your comfort at this time. It is difficult to watch our loved ones when they suffer and I am glad Laura was able to spend the time with her mother the last couple of weeks
Penny Steven
My sincere condolences to Sandy’s family. Sandy was a classmate at the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing. I am so happy she was able to share in our 45th class reunion just a month ago. Thank you for sharing her beautiful memory video.
Darlene & Justin Elchert
Laura, Dan, Rachel & Julia, our sympathy to each. So glad you had some time together. Sounds like she was a wonderful person, I know you will miss her very much. Remember all your fun times, hold them dear to your heart.
Julia
I Miss Nanny She Was Someone That I think is alive. She was very special. She rests in peace. One day I will see her too❤️❤️