Sandy Ratz

Dear Larry, Sherrie and Rich, We were just today, 10/9/2022, made aware of Sandy’s going home to heaven so soon. She was one of a kind in her generosity,and so mature even years ago in her walk with Jesus, as her Lord and Savior. you all have been on my mind , esp last week was life chain, and I’ll never forget Rich s testimony on that many years ago. I will be praying 🙏 for you all,as I’m sure you are missing her every single day. Prayerfully, Juan and Gloria Balderas your sister and brother in Christ

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sandy was one of my favorite employees at DOT. She was so hard working and kind. She always wanted to do the right thing. I also enjoyed getting to know her and her interests. I hope that memories of good times together comfort you in this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. Claudia Peterson.

Greetings. My heartfelt sympathies and deep condolences to Bro Larry, family members and relatives. Sis Sandy has entered into the heavenly abode. She is now with the Lord. It's a great gain for her. "We are always full of courage. We know that as long as long as we are at home in this body we are away from the Lord's home. For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight"(2 Cor. 5:6-7). 'Righteous people die and no one understands or even cares. But when they die no calamity can hurt them. Those who live good lives find peace and rest in death'(Isaiah 57:1-2). We and Bro Larry, Sis Sandy have been in partnership for the work of the gospel for twenty years. Now Sis Sandy is with the Lord. That does not mean Bro Larry is alone. The Lord is with him. 'And l will be with you always, to the end of the age'(Matthew28:20). I noticed Sis Sandy was a gospel-oriented woman of God. She was zealous for God and the outreach work. It's her strong desire and prayer that we would reach the unreached tribal people with the message of the life of Jesus. We are witnesses because we are sent by you. All these years we have been supported by you. Once there was a fire accident in a fishermen colony near a seashore where all of their thatched houses were fully consumed by fire. Having come to know about this great loss Bro Larry and Sis Sandy and Lathrop's sent generous offerings and houses were rebuilt, dug borewells, food materials and blankets were supplied to victims. We have got Christmas outreaches services. I pray that Sis Sandy's long desire for tribal outreach is fulfilled in Jesus name. We are praying for this. We have covered many villages with the gospel with the tribal evangelists and still, there are many peoples groups where Christ is unknown. Our heart desire and prayer is that these poor people groups of my nation be saved. Lepers, slum Children and tribal evangelists and fishermen are praying for that the Holy Spirit may comfort and console you. Thanking you Your brother in Christ Bro Hanoch P

Sandy was an older cousin of mine who always treated me kindly. When I was young the Miszewsli clan would have large gatherings for Christmas and Sandy knew which cookies I liked best and would bring some to me just to make me feel comfortable. I'll always remember her as a kind caring person. I haven't seen her much in my adult life and I am truly sorry for that. I'll always remember her smile and great attitude. Say hi to the folks on the other side and let them know I miss them. Love you Sandy.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.