Sandra DeLynn Hawkins, 51, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was born in Portland to Robert Derland and Wilma Dean (Effenberger) Ecoff.

Sandra was raised in Portland. She graduated from Grant High School in Portland in 1984.

Sandra worked at Fred Meyer for ten years before being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. She moved to Sweet Home from Portland in 2017.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, coloring books, fishing, animals, and being outdoors.

Sandra is survived by her companion of 27 years, Loren Zingg, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Gail, Robert, Shannon, and Ronnie.

Memorial contributions can be made in Sandra’s memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.