Obituary of Sandra E. Wickmark

Sandra E. Wickmark,84, of Jamestown, passed away 12:15 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, in the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. A lifelong area resident, she was born September 7, 1932 in Jamestown, NY a daughter of the late Ralph K. and Ellen M. Johnson Wilson. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Lakewood High School. Before her retirement she was a manager for the former Carnahan's Clothing Company in Jamestown, Lakewood and Chautauqua Institution. Sandy also owned and operated the Yarn Corner in Lakewood, NY for several years. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and was an excellent knitter, knitting many items for charity over the years. She will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities and was always very proud of them. Surviving are a son, Todd (Kathy) Wickmark of Fredonia, NY, a daughter, Lisa (Steve) Peterson of Jamestown, seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Harris, Tara (Nathan) Thorne both of Dacula, GA, Amanda Wickmark, Dustin Wickmark both of Fredonia, NY, Alexis Peterson, Lucas Peterson both of Jamestown, Chelsea Peterson of Erie, PA, seven great grandchildren, Kaylin Haris, Greyden Harris, Logan Thorne, Brandon Thorne, Carly Thorne and Elijah Peterson, Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Wickmark, whom she married August 27, 1952 and who died one month ago, February 24, 2017, a sister, Carol Hine and a brother, Ralph A. Wilson. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel S. Rumfelt, chaplain of the Lutheran Home will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Levant Cemetery at a later date. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the service on Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 164 Shadyside Ave. Lakewood, NY 14750 or to the Hazeltine Public Library, 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Rd. Jamestown, NY 14701.