Sandy Leah Younkin

Sandy Leah Draper (Tripp) Younkin Sandy Leah Draper (Tripp) Younkin passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014 at Avalon Adult Care Home in East Wenatchee following a short illness. Sandy was born in Provo Utah to Zira and Elsie Draper on June 23, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, four brothers, one daughter Elsie "Fay" Johnson and one grandson David Johnson. Sandy was blessed with two separate families. Sandy's first family was from a previous marriage which includes her two daughters Elsie "Fay" Tripp (Bruce) Johnson of Portland Oregon and Martha "Marty" Tripp, (Bob) Stierlen of Wenatchee, two granddaughters Karen Stierlen (Sean) Williams of Wenatchee, and Jennifer "Jenni" Stierlen Hoffman of Wenatchee and grandsons Mark Johnson and David Johnson of Portland OR. She had four great grand children, Arin Johnson of Portland, Austin Hoffman Stierlen, Evan Williams and Skyla Chaffin all of Wenatchee. Her second family was the result of her marriage to her loving husband James Melvin "Mel" Younkin on May 15, 1971 in Wenatchee who died January 12, 1999. Sandy also had three stepsons, Jim Younkin, Mark Younkin, David Younkin and a stepdaughter Diana Egan who has preceded her in death, 13 step grandchildren and six great grand children from the Younkin family. She continued to have an ongoing relationship with a former step daughter-in-law Linda Younkin of Wenatchee and step grandson Steven Younkin of Methow WA. Sandy and Mel were local orchardist and business owners in Wenatchee. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion whom her husband was a loyal member; Sandy helped Mel run the bingo program for many years. As a member of the Wenatchee Humane Society she enjoyed her four legged companions throughout her life and her most recent companion, Melanie, a mini schnauzer. Sandy and Mel loved to travel in their RV across the country including trips to Alaska. She loved gardening and shopping. She loved spending time with her husband Mel and for 27 years, they were one in heart and purpose and shared everything together. The family requests memorial contributions to be sent in Sandy's name to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, PO Box 55, Wenatchee, WA 98807-0055. You are invited to view her online guest book at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, 10:30 am at the Wenatchee Cemetery. Honored to serve the family, Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Sandy Leah Younkin

June 23, 1930 - August 27, 2014