Sandra Roberta Wiseman passed away peacefully at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home on Sunday, August 21st, 2011.

She was born on September 21st, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland to Sarah and Patrick Haughey. They immigrated to Dunnville, Ontario in 1957, where she completed her education.

On August 17th, 1963 she was married to Clarence Wiseman and they have two children Todd (Tammy) and Kelly (son-in-law Lee). Sandra is also survived by her brother Mark Robertson (Joyce) and Ernie Robertson (Edith) both of Dunnville, her sister Dorothy Truffault of France and adoring grandchildren Sydney, Avery and Evegni.

She was predeceased by her brother George, sisters Marjorie and Hilda, brothers-in-law Johnny and Jimmy and sister-in-law Kathy.

During her early years of young adult life Sandra concentrated on those areas which were always first in her heart and that was family. During those years, when Clarence was putting his energies into building a career in the Newspaper Publishing industry, Sandra's efforts were always in family and community building.

The Wisemans were transferred to numerous cities in Canada which included Orangeville, Ontario, Prince Albert, Sask., Brampton, Ontario and eventually Kamloops, B.C. The Wiseman family fell in love with the city, the environment and the people.

It was here that Sandra came to be the person that she was destined to become- "a helper of man" for this truly is the definition of the name Sandra.

Sandra jumped into many avenues, initially getting involved with the Kamloops Y- first as a fitness instructor and eventually a board member. She loved politics and would love to discuss almost any aspect of the political arena. Sandra had a natural ability to debate almost any topic and from different polarities. Most of her close friends had trouble deciding what side of the political spectrum she was on.

They thought they had that figured out when she accepted the position of Executive Director to MP Betty Hinton.

When Kamloops boasted the 1993 Summer Canada Games, of course Sandra was involved with many other community leaders and formed many friendships with other citizens of the community. With hubby involved in national track and field championships, Sandra was one of the key planners for the world masters 2000 games.

She spearheaded the formation of a women's networking organization that lasted for over 20 years.

Sandra could as well turn her mind to business and she did just that. In 1987, with the demise of the Kamloops Sentinel, she along with Clarence and friend Sue Bignell launched the Kamloops Super Shopper, which became successful enough to have been purchased by Black Press and converted eventually into Kamloops This Week.

Sandra wrote a column called "Wisecracks", which ran for many years and eventually appeared in the Kamloops Daily News when she moved to that newspaper. At both papers, she was noted for her reporting on features and arts and entertainment.

The Wisemans also founded a men's clothing store called The Modern Man Clothing Company located on Victoria St.,

Sandra saw an opportunity in 2003 to move to the exciting new development Sun Rivers and felt it was an ideal place to launch Golfview Bed and Breakfast, which she ran until three weeks before her passing.

The interesting aspect of Sandra was that she wasn't involved for the sake of being involved or because she had another agenda. She was active in the community because she wanted to make a difference and she did. Our family and this city will miss the vibrant, intelligent, sincere and dedicated woman.

Cancer is such a dreaded disease and Sandra's struggle was fought with a determination to maintain grace and dignity to the end. She has a strong conviction in God and this helped her through all of life's challenges and it is truly Heaven who is the winner today.

A Celebration of Sandra's Life will be held on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bible Truth Church, 1099 Fraser St., with Pastor Andrew Picklyk presiding.

We express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bradley Proctor and staff at the 8th floor Cancer Clinic, Royal Inland Hospital, Dr. Amanda Bosman and the wonderful Angels at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. We encourage you to support these wonderful facilities if you wish to recognize Sandra.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Schoening Funeral Service entrusted with arrangements. Ph. 250-374-1454.