Ann Pauline Sander Obituary (1940 - 2016)

Ann Pauline Sander, 75, of Normal, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Heritage Health in Normal.A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761. A private interment will be held at a later date. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.Ann was born March 23, 1940 in Lockport, NY, daughter of Carl J. and Bessie M. Damude Sander.Surviving are her sister, Marilyn (Wayne) Ericson of Bloomington; two nephews, Bryan (Ellen) Ericson of Mahomet, IL and Brent (Jennifer) Ericson of Fairfax, VA and great-niece, Hannah and great-nephews, Owen and William. Also surviving are her life-long friend, Mary (Ben) Chi of Sunnyvale, CA and their children and grandchildren, Dani (Mike Roberts) Chi, Tonja (Russ Biswell) Chi, Renee (Christopher Watkins) Chi and Greta, Livia and Torrey.Ann lived in Niagra Falls, NY for 15 years, and then moved to Northfield, MN where she graduated from Northfield High School in 1958 and later from St. Olaf College with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing. After graduation, she worked at Stanford University Hospital and last worked at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA. Ten years ago, Ann moved to Normal to be with her sister and family.Those that she leaves behind will remember her as carefree and having a great sense of humor. She loved people, children and animals, especially her cats. Ann always enjoyed good food and laughter. She also was a devout Christian and would often share her faith with friends and family.