Sandra E. Kennedy

Sandra Ellen Kennedy October 20, 1953 – April 2, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Kennedy, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us on April 2, 2025, at the age of 71 after her courageous 9-year battle with breast cancer. Sandy was surrounded by her loving husband, son, and daughter-in-law at the time of her passing, which occurred peacefully at her home. Sandy was born on October 20, 1953, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Howard (and the late Muriel) Beaulier. Sandy married the love of her life, Peter Kennedy, on October 2, 1971. Sandy and Pete met at age 15 in drivers training where their spark ignited and kept burning for 56 years. Sandy graduated in 1971 from Kingsford High School. Following high school, Sandy worked for a daycare for 5 years before taking over bookkeeping and office management for her father-in-law at Twin City Texaco in Iron Mountain. She and Pete later became the owners and changed the name to Twin City Service. Sandy and Pete happily ran the business together for 32 years until they both retired and closed the doors on March 31, 2017. Beyond her work life, Sandy loved traveling with her best friend/husband! They enjoyed many trips and cruises during the winter months and docked countless ports while traveling on their boats in the summer months. Sandy and Pete enjoyed 8 years of retirement just loving life together. As we remember Sandy, we celebrate the remarkable wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother she was. She was the rock of her family, and her laughter and smile would warm your heart. She was beyond organized and prepared for everything and her unwavering compassion for those close to her will be greatly missed. Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Pete; a son, Jesse (Kelly) Kennedy; a grandson, Aaron (Genny) Kennedy; great-granddaughters, Denna & Aayla Kennedy; her father, Howard Beaulier; sisters, Susan (Dennis) VanMarter, Shannon (Ron) McKindles, Sherry (Gene) Kallenback, Sonya (Len) Stevenson, a brother, Scott Beaulier; a sister-in-law, Jill (Steve) Champion; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Muriel Beaulier; her mother-in-law, Ida Kennedy; father-in-law, Kenneth Kennedy; and a sister-in-law, Lynn Kennedy. A memorial service to honor Sandy’s life will be held on April 14, 2025, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1210 Kimberly Avenue, Iron Mountain, Michigan. Friends and family are invited to attend her visitation from 9:00 to 11:00 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hopman will officiate. Rest in peace, Sandy/Mom, you will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on forever in our hearts. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sandy Kennedy online at www.enashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Sandra E. Kennedy

October 20, 1953 - April 2, 2025