Sandra Lee Aiken Scull, 70

Sandra Lee Aiken Scull, 70, passed away from multiple health conditions on Sept. 17, 2023, joining her parents and precious son Michael in heaven.

She was born on Nov. 3, 1952, in Butte, Montana, to Elizabeth and Ernest Aiken. She grew up in various locations across the West but spent the bulk of her childhood fishing, hunting, and exploring Montana’s many rivers and mountains. After meeting her husband Sam in Colorado, she relocated to the Flathead valley in 1973. She had four children that were the light of her life, Ivy, Michael, Samuel and Thomas. 

She poured her whole heart into raising her children and dedicated her career to educating young children. She worked at several childcare facilities and later opened her own preschool, Woodland Park preschool. Spending her days with little people was her true calling, and she touched the lives of many young children and families over the years. She was a talented cook and was known amongst family and friends for her many amazing dishes. She specialized in Asian cooking and loved trying new recipes.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Ernest Aiken; and her son, Michael who passed away at the age of four in 1986. 

She is survived by her daughter, Ivy (Drake Burford) of Livingston Montana; son, Samuel (Jennifer Jackson) of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; and son, Thomas of Missoula; her grandchildren, Devan and Alice of Livingston; granddaughter, Maia Scull of Kalispell; grandchildren, Sophia Scull and Samuel Jackson of Coeur d’Alene Idaho; and her brother, Jim (Nancy Hadley) of Sandpoint, Idaho. 

She always had a smile and was willing to extend a helping hand and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. 

Friends are encouraged to visit www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family.