Sandra “Sandy” Lee Cereck

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Cereck passed away from natural causes on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Great Falls at the age of 69. Sandy was born on August 3, 1954, to Leo and Maggie Shanko in Great Falls. Two years later, her sister Shirley was born on the same day, and that always made Sandy’s birthday a little more special for her.

Sandy was a Great Falls High School graduate. She married the love of her life, Dan Cereck, on June 30, 1973. This year would have been their 51st anniversary. They had one daughter and two grandchildren. Sandy worked several jobs over the years, but her most cherished was her 19 years in the kitchen at Eagles Manor until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with and getting to know the residents and her goal was always to make their day a little brighter. Ceramics, cooking, and gardening were just a few of Sandy’s favorite pastimes. You could always find her cooking a nice meal or out in her yard tending to her flowers. She could spend hours in her garden. She was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Sandy had a heart of gold and a touch full of kindness. She always did what she could to make people happy. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her two grandchildren.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Maggie and Leo Shanko; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Tony Cereck; and husband, Dan Cereck. She is survived by her daughter, Sheree; son-in-law, Randy Bradshaw; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Alex Bradshaw; sister, Shirley Shanko; brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Jean Shanko; and her longtime friend, Bill Schmitt.

Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Eagles Manor Lodge.