Obituary of Sandra Albo
Sandra Lou (Kitchen) Albo of Newberg passed away July 30th, 2022 at age 79
She was born March 12th, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Norman and Leona Kitchen. Sandra attended school at Wilson High School and graduated in 1961 with many lifelong friends. Not long after, she and Mike Albo married on June 23rd, 1961 in Stevenson, Washington. In 1963 they welcomed their first of three children, Pam, followed by Jeff, in 1965, and Barry in 1966.
Sandra was passionate about being a homemaker and enjoyed her time raising her children and being a wife to Mike. As a young family, they enjoyed spending time at the beach and boating together. She had a love for baking and hosting holidays for all the family to gather. From an early age, Sandra lived to socialize and was most alive while spending time with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren in her later years, and good friends. She could always be found close by cheering and supporting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at whatever event may have arisen in their childhood. Additionally, she treasured her time volunteering in numerous community activities including, but not limited to; Newberg Early Bird Rotary, Northwest Christian Church, and the many social events of the Brookdale living facility. She loved to travel near and far, and was always ready and willing to partake in any sort of shopping trip that arose.
She is survived by her children; Phil and Pam Irish of Sherwood, Barry and Lunda Albo of Newberg, and Jeff Albo. Eight Grandchildren; Tim and Ashley Jech, Grant Irish, Tyler and Kelsey Bruck, Lacey Albo, Milan Quinones, and Carson Albo. Six Great Grandchildren; Piper, Tucker, Skyler, Warren, Boden, and Taylie. She is preceded in death by her Husband; Mike Albo, her Parents; Norman Kitchen, Leona and Victor "Van" Vandenburgh, and her Siblings; Varity Kitchen and William Kitchen
A service will be held September 8th at 11 am, Northwest Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Newberg Early Bird Rotary in Sandra's name, please contact Pam Irish or Barry Albo for donation details.