Sandra Solis Owens

SANDRA F. OWENS LAS VEGAS, NV -- LAS VEGAS, NV -- Sandra F. Owens, 61, died March 30, 2006, of natural causes. She was born August 20, 1944, to Fabian and Sophia (Herrera) Solis in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Sandi lived in Idaho Falls until meeting and marrying Jerry B. Owens. They were stationed all thru the United States with the U.S. Navy, and finally settled in San Diego, Calif., in 1982. While working in San Diego, Sandi gained a Bachelor’s Degree at National University. She moved to Idaho Falls in 1996 to own The Dance Image. After closing that business, she went to work for Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company. She then transferred to Las Vegas, Nevada, with Bechtel Nevada in 2002, working in National Security. Sandi is preceded in death by her mother, Sophia (Herrera) Solis. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Las Vegas; her son, Jerry B. Owens, Jr. and Alma Gamez, her daughter-in-law, living in San Diego, California; her father, Fabian Solis; her sister, Debra Solis Price, and her brother, Parry Solis, all living in Idaho Falls. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Ruben and Isabella. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. -------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: John & Mona Farren (wilee@peoplepc.com) Jerry, Mona and I were very saddened upon hearing the news of Sandi's passing. My Mother, brother, and sister are arriving on April 8th, so we will not be able to attend the service for Sandi. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Again, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Love, John and Mona Karns Family (karns2004@msn.com) Sandi – To a Very Very Dear Friend & Part of our Family, Thank you for the many wonderful years of Friendship, Laughter and Love. Those memories will be forever cherished in our hearts and you will be truly missed by us all. Adios Amigo!!! With Much Love – Steve, Dawn, Nick, Stuff-n-Puff and Chase Love to you Jerry, JB, Alma, Fabian, Debbie and Perry Joan D. Tallman (jdilys@msn.com) On behalf of my family and of the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Sandi. Lawrence Erickson (lerick@srv.net) Jerry, Want you to know that I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Didn’t have an email address so hope you get this. I left the Assoc. the first of the year and am in the process of opening a new real estate firm. The office is on Niagra across from the Paramount Theater; MVP Realtors, if you are by, stop and say hello; in any event send me an email when things quiet down for you. Again, am thinking of you, you’re a special guy and this is a tough time. Kindest Regards, Larry Erickson lerick@srv.net, cell 313-4171 Steve Hartenstein (steven.hartenstein@inl.gov) Jerry, I am very sorry to hear of the unexpected death of Sandi. I extend my and Sandy’s deepest prayers and sympathy. Sandi was a real joy to work with and I really appreciate all she did for us. I will remember her often (actually this is an easy thing, as the Handicap parking spot and sign I see outside my working building are daily reminders of Sandi, as they initially were put there for her). Other things I will remember when I think of her are: 1) her laugh echoing through the walls in our secured, closed offices when someone would share a joke; 2) her quick wit when someone would try to justify requests or their behavior with high-level BS; 3) her willingness and ability to balance my good cop/bad cop approach with obstinate support organizations; and 4) her deep and immediate love for you, her son, and grandchildren. Again, I will remember Sandi and you in my prayers. If there are other things I can do to help, please contact me. Steve and Sandy Hartenstein