Sandra Lynette (Bush) Lockhart, of Spearfish, SD passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73 on Oct 14th at 12:15 am.

Sandy was born to Jerry and Norma (Jean) Bush in Laramie, Wyoming on January 24, 1948.  The family moved from Laramie when she was 3, to a ranch 8 miles north of Sturgis, SD.  She enjoyed ranch life, loved to ride horses and take care of the cattle with her Dad.  After graduating from Sturgis High School in 1966, she attended the University of Wyoming for a couple years and then finished her college years at Black Hills State University with a teaching degree, and later extending her education with beauty school.

Sandy married Marlon Howard Lockhart in 1973 and from that marriage came 2 children, Jason Howard Lockhart and Pamela Jean Lockhart.  Sandy and Marlon moved around the country exploring new opportunities, from the Black Hills, to Wyoming, to Oregon, and a few years in Missouri before Marlon's death in 2005. Jason and Pamela both grew up to marry wonderful spouses and blessed Sandy with 5 grandchildren: Ethan, Emily, Adria, Taryn, and Breck.

Sandy had many careers, most of which involved taking care of people or providing them a service including special-ed teacher, beautician, realtor, sales, and stay at home mom.  Her spare time over the past few years was spent with her fiancé Tom and getting together with friends. She always had a soft spot for animals, including several cats and birds that visited her and Tom's home in Spearfish.

Sandy is survived by her: fiancé Tom Chapman of Spearfish; brother Randy Bush of Sturgis; children Jason (Meredith) Lockhart of Okinawa, Japan, Pamela (Damian) Horner of Plainfield, IN; grandchildren Ethan Horner, Emily Horner, Adria Lockhart, Taryn Lockhart, Breck Lockhart; nephew Dustin (Jenna) Bush and their daughter Aria; niece Cassi Bush and daughters Timber and Hunter; and niece Nicole Wilder.

She is preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Norma Jean Bush; and her husband Marlon Lockhart.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Spearfish Animal Hospital.

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