Sandra Lou Lotz

Sandra Lou Lotz, 89, of Fishers, was called home on the evening of February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She approached life with passion and with an adventurous spirit. Born to the late Leo Reeves and Mary Louise (Short) Newberger on May 17, 1935, in Bedford, Indiana, Sandra graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1953. She then earned her nursing degree from the Indiana University School of Nursing. Sandra married Dr. James N. Easter on July 19, 1958. They built two homes in New Castle, Indiana, and raised four children together. Sandra took pride in being a homemaker and excelled at gardening, Mary Kay Cosmetics retail, gourmet cooking, horseback riding, cycling and various arts and crafts. Sandra was also involved in several church and civic organizations, and numerous fundraisers. With her zest for life and courageous character, Sandra became an avid cyclist. In 1987, she took the gold in her age group at the White River Park State Games (she even beat the winning scores for the younger categories). As her children grew older, Sandra returned to nursing and her love for helping those in need. She was a Nursing Supervisor at Henry County Memorial Hospital for many years before transitioning to IU Health and Methodist Hospital as a Registered Nurse, where she was employed until retirement. Sandra met the love of her life, Ronald A. Lotz, and they were married on May 31, 1992, in Cloverdale, Indiana. They spent 32 glorious years together living life to the fullest. They cycled and camped across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Avid hikers, they spent much of their time exploring nature and diverse cultures, making life-long friendships throughout the world. Climbing Mt. Everest to 800’ above base camp and hiking through Nepal was a high point of their travels. At age 78, they hiked the Grand Canyon. A year later, Sandra completed her final Indy Mini Marathon. Sandra is survived by her children, Greg Easter (Lisa), Dr. P. Bruce Easter (Cindy), Kim Truman, (Scott), and Heidi Phipps; her step-children, Kevin Lotz (Ginny), and Brian Lotz (Lynn); her grandchildren, Dr. James Easter (Madison), Alison Mendenhall (Andrew), Garren Truman, Colandro Truman, Hayden Phipps, Maya Phipps, Addison Phipps, Grant Berger, Jason Lotz (Megan), Rachel Barrier (Seth), Erica Burnett (Dane), Tyler Lotz (Jessica); Justin Burdette; Josh Burdette (Grayce); several great-grandchildren and her beloved dog, Sadie. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate Ronald A. Lotz. Sandra had a genuine smile and an infectious laugh that could fill a room. Her legacy will live on through her kind nature and loving spirit. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Arbor Day Foundation online at www.arborday.org or the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org. Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Sandra Lou Lotz

May 17, 1935 - February 12, 2025