Sandra May Christopherson

Sandra May Christopherson was born on September 12, 1941 to Bill and Janice Holdorf in Redfield, SD. Sandy lived on the family farm near Brentford, SD, attended country school and graduated from Brentford High School in 1960. Sandy graduated from Dakota State College in Madison, SD with honors in 1964. On August 1, 1964 she was united in marriage to Douglas Christopherson. Sandy taught school in Pipestone, Alden and Albert Lea throughout her career. She was a member of the United Methodist Church for 40 years. Sandy enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, traveling and especially taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Douglas; children Allan and wife Tina Christopherson of St. Michael, MN and Lisa and husband Jim Newton of Madison Lake, MN; grandchildren Colton Christopherson and Mikael and Ethan Newton; mother Janice and husband Gideon Kaul of Hosmer, SD; sister Nancy and husband Larry Jacobs of Howard Lake, MN; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandy was preceded in death by her father Bill Holdorf; and granddaughter Teagan Christopherson.