Obituary

Beverly Ann (McInnes) Sanden, 91, passed away on November 6, 2024. Bev was born September 26, 1933, to Lester and Ann (Nicholson) McInnes. Bev was an East High graduate where she met her future husband, the late Jerry Sanden. Jerry and Bev were married for 69 years and had five children. Bev was the happiest surrounded by family and was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, and being outdoors. Bev possessed a great sense of humor, quick wit and an easy laugh. She was an avid golfer and spent many hours golfing at Sandy Hollow with her husband, kids and grandkids and with the Par-Tee Golfers League.

Bev is survived by her son, Craig (Lori) Sanden; daughters, Jeri (Ed) Kernz, Sharon (Brian) Pickett, and Susan (Danny) Meldrum; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; cousins; and daughter-in-law, Debra Sanden. She is predeceased by her parents; husband; son, William “Bill” Sanden; grandson, William “Billy” Sanden, Jr.; and great-grandson, Graysen Knutowski. A special thanks to the staff at Lincolnshire Place and Sanctuary Hospice for their compassion and care of our mom.

Memorials Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer’s Association, PO BOX 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or Sanctuary Hospice, 7025 Rote Rd., Rockford, IL 61107. To share a memory or condolence please visit olsonfh.com