On October 20, 2022, Sandra Lou Schwab, 67, passed away peacefully at home in Waltham, MA, following her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sandra was born on August 9, 1955 in Muncie IN, to the late Joseph Harlan and Doris Jean Morford Schwab. She was a graduate of IUPUI (Indianapolis) and received her master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Sandra grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating from PS #70 and Broad Ripple High School. Much of her adult life was spent travelling within the United States, as well as abroad. During 1992-2018, Sandy taught elementary and middle school children in the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Singapore, South Korea, and lastly Taiwan.
After moving to Boston for cancer treatment, Sandra became heavily engaged in the Harvard Adult education program as well as various art, meditation, AA, and several cancer support groups. She was an avid bike rider, enjoyed camping, and visiting national parks. Sandra’s adventurous spirit, energizer bunny personality, and her contagious commitment to living life to its fullest, will be missed by many.
In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Sue Schwab. Sandy is survived by nephews, Ryan (Kate) and Kellin (Jenn) Babbs, cousins, Susan, Leanna and Blaine Rennekamp, and many friends in Indianapolis, Nevada, Boston and Taiwan.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 North Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN. A visitation from 2:30-3pm will precede the service. You may join the service live on 11/10/22 by clicking this link.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that a memorial contribution be made in Sandra’s honor to one of the following: Mass General Cancer Center or Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.