Sandra "Sandy" Koch

Sandra Patricia Sandy Koch, 72, of Great Falls, passed away May 22, 2015 at Benefis Peace Hospice.A service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Sandy was born February 9, 1943 in Oxford, England where she attended school and was raised with her three brothers; Brian, Lance, and Roger Drage. In December of 1963 she met the love of her life, U.S. Airforceman, Randolph J. (Randy) Koch, eight months later they wed. Together they had two boys Steven J. Koch, of Boise and Mark E. Koch, of Great Falls.Sandy had a passion for animals that she shared with her husband. After their military retirement, Great Falls was the natural choice due to its beauty and wild life. She enjoyed her daily trips to Gibson Park to feed the ducks and squirrels.Sandy is survived by her husband Randy Koch; sons Steve (Del Rae) Koch and Mark (Ashley) Koch; brother, Roger (Mary) Drage of Oxford England; and grandsons; Steven, Austin, and Joshua.She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; and brothers, Brian and Lance DrageWe love you mom and will miss you, always.