Sandra Kay (Milne) Schloss, 71

Sandra Kay (Milne) Schloss, 71, of Orofino, Idaho, was called home by God on Oct. 2, 2010, after a lengthy and courageous battle against the ravaging effects of scleroderma, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sandy was born Jan. 24, 1939, to Allan and Wanda Milne in Kalispell. She was raised in nearby Somers at the upper end of Flathead Lake and attended schools in both communities. She completed two years at the University of Montana in Missoula. Sandy married Donald Jenni of Bozeman, and had four children " two sons and two daughters. The marriage ended in divorce. She was later remarried to the true love of her life, Bob Schloss, of Orofino, in 1975. They would remain inseparable and committed to each other for the next 35 years, spending 18 of those years in Silver City, N.M., before returning to Orofino in 1996 to build her forever house. Sandy had worked extensively in the medical field as front office coordinator for numerous doctors and as a dental assistant for 15 years in New Mexico. Since her return to Orofino, her interests centered around assisting in the management of a very fine local physical therapy clinic. Her extensive knowledge and familiarization with medical terminology and procedures lead to a home after-hours transcription service with doctors in lucrative practices back east, up to just before her death. She truly enjoyed her work and always considered her activities as challenging and educational. Sandy was a devoted mother to her four children (and any other child in the vicinity) and managed to nurture her flock while holding down full time jobs. Her homes were immaculate and no one was treated as a stranger; all were welcome. She loved to play her piano, and if you listened, you could hear the beautiful music as she practiced for church services every Sunday. She was a truly extraordinary person who willingly gave and shared with others. Sandy loved her family, the many dogs in her life (all were thought of as puppies, even at age 15), her hummingbirds, gardening and roses, her music, nearly all wild critters, just about everyone she ever met, and her morning cup of coffee. Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All who have known this special woman have been truly blessed. There will be a hole in our lives. Rest well, our beloved. Sandy was preceded in death by an older baby sister, Heather; and both parents, Allan and Wanda Milne. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob; younger sister, Sharon; her two sons, Michael and Jeffery; daughters, Kandace and Heather; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a true puppy named Bugs. By request, cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to her special little house of worship, Wells Bench Community Church, 1850 Crow Bench Road, Orofino, ID 83544. A celebration of life will be held on Sandy s birthday, Jan. 24, at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel, Orofino. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements.