July 18, 1945 – March 13, 2016
Sandy Meador, 70, of Sweet Home made her transition on Sunday, March 13, 2016, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.
She was born July 18, 1945 in Maywood, Calif. to Otis Elton and Melba Leota (Hight) Meador.
She spent her childhood riding her horse through the pre-development orange groves of southern California. Her love for animals resulted in her first dog grooming business at the age of 16. When she moved to Big Bear, Calif., Ms. Meador continued with dog grooming and also designed and developed mobile dog grooming vans. She moved to the desert in 1986 and worked as an EMT and FedEx driver before using one of her designed vans to become one of the first mobile dog groomers in the desert. Her grooming service was called Sandy’s K-9 Cutting Green.
In 1995 Ms. Meador fulfilled one of her dreams by moving to Oregon, where she could support and cheer on her favorite football team the University of Oregon Ducks. In Oregon, she continued grooming until she retired. She had a deep love and respect for all animals, especially elephants, and was actively involved in supporting various animal groups.
Well known for her quick-witted sense of humor, Ms. Meador always kept her friends laughing. Her vast knowledge of many subjects allowed her to strike up a conversation with people of all ages and backgrounds.
She had many hobbies including gardening, fishing, music, camping and traveling.
Ms. Meador is survived by her partner, Debbie Lane of Sweet Home; her Maltese Kanessa Mae, who was constantly by her side; “sister” Rita Paul and husband Bill and their children Joey and Jennifer of Litchfield Park, Ariz.; best friends Judy Gaudiano and Emily DiSimone, both of Rancho Mirage, Calif.; and many two-legged and four-legged friends throughout California and Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Melba Meador.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Ms. Meador’s name to your favorite animal sanctuary.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.