Sandra Layne Goldsmith Patterson, 73

Sandra passed away peacefully at the Hospice House on April 11, 2016, after a 15-year battle with cancer.

Sandra was born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on April 2, 1943, to Elaine and Albert Shoemaker. She grew up in the South and in Tennessee. She graduated high school in 1961. She was an excellent student who loved the English language and was often found quietly reading outdoors. She got married and gave birth to her first son, Christopher, in 1965 and in 1968 moved to Portland, Ore. Her second son, David, was born in 1970.

Sandra was an amazing mother who dedicated all of her time to raising her family, often volunteering at local libraries and her children’s school.

Sandra was always drawn to North Idaho and moved to Hayden, Idaho, in 1998. She continued to volunteer her time with the Hayden library and often with the Hospice Thrift Store. Sandra was a sweet loving Mom, Grandma and friend. She welcomed nature’s beauty into her life and enjoyed quiet time reading and playing with her grandchildren.

Sandra is survived by her two sons, Christopher and David; five grandchildren Conor, Sydney, Ryker, Alexan-der and Griffin; her sister, Elise and her mother, Elaine.

Share in celebrating the life of Sandra Patterson with her family and friends at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the North Idaho Hospice House, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Hospice House or your local library.