Sandra Baker Houseman passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 at the Star Valley Care Center in Afton, Wyoming.  She was a faithful, friendly, upbeat, courageous daughter of God with a love of family, an iron will, and a sassy sense of humor.

Sandy was born in Afton, Wyoming on June 13, 1947, one of eight children born to Thomas Levi Baker and Emma Lois (Herrick) Baker.  She lived and attended schools in Paris, Wayan and Soda Springs, Idaho, and in Cache Valley, Utah.  She married Michael Lawrence Houseman on November 6, 1965 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  They were blessed with three children and moved to Wayan, Idaho in 1972 to raise them. Sandy was a dedicated wife and mother and supported her children in their various school and extracurricular activities. She later worked at Freedom Arms and Dana's True Value Hardware, both in Star Valley, Wyoming.

Sandy was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Church wherever she was called.  Her faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ never waivered. She felt especially great joy in seeing her posterity serve as missionaries and always displayed a map showing the many places around the world where they were called to serve.

Sandy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis midway through life. For over 25 years, her husband Mike lovingly cared for her at home and visited her almost daily once she moved to assisted living centers. Their special bond of love and affection is an example to many of true love and devotion.

Sandy is survived by her husband Michael Lawrence Houseman of Wayan, Idaho; her three children Richard Michael Houseman (Lori) of Lehi, Utah, William Levi Houseman (Marci) of Sandy, Utah, and Jennifer Lynn Guy (Michael) of Tucson, Arizona; her thirteen grandchildren (Kaylie, Megan, Jared, Ryan, Matthew, Allison, Carina, Lindsey, Ben, Luke, Alexis, Sandra and Jada) and five great-grandchildren (Jack, Madelynn, Oliver, Sam and Margot); her sisters Phyllis Griffin of Yukon, Idaho, Geneal Dockstader of Soda Springs, Idaho; her brothers Vic L. Baker of Pocatello, Idaho, and Tom E. Baker of Houston, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Levi Baker and Emma Lois Baker; her sisters Cleone Cabutti and La Nea Baker; and her brother L. Dee Baker.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 in the Hooper LDS chapel located at 281 E. Hooper Ave. in Soda Springs, Idaho.  There will be a viewing from 9:00-10:30am and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am.  Graveside services will immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery located at 148 S. Main St. in Soda Springs, Idaho.

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