Sandra "Sandy" DeLoris Joan Heine, went Home to the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Nicolas and Evelyn (Piehl) Oliva. Sandy is survived by her children, Michelle D. (James) Thomas, PhD of Columbus, OH and Robert E. (Jacki) Podschlne of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Blake R. (Taylor) Podschlne of Fort Wayne, Carson N. Podschlne of Fort Wayne, Ryan J. (Maude Jo) Yerrick of Fort Wayne and Trevor P. (Amanda) Yerrick of Carmel; great-grandchildren, Cecelia, Evelyn, and Edison; brother, Rick (Debbie) Oliva of Iowa; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Heine and brother, Tony Oliva.

Sandy lived a full life. She was President of the PTO at Michelle and Bob's schools. She was a softball and cheerleading coach. She was a long-standing member of the Lutheran church, held office, and maintained a strong faith. Sandy loved with all her heart. Her family was a source of pride, and her friends were important to her. She was very social – she enjoyed entertaining and making people feel welcome. She never met a stranger – an endearing quality she has passed on to her children. Sandy loved reading mystery novels, walking and talking, creating beautiful holiday and special arrangements for others, watching movies, chocolate and wine, and traveling. She had boundless energy and maintained a cheerful disposition, even when faced with challenges. She is now at peace and reconnecting with family and friends.

A memorial gathering with family will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a Celebration of Life beginning at 1:00 pm at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/ or The Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/.