Sandra J. Gums

1931-2022

Sandra J. Gums, age 90, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Tomahawk Health Services. Sandy was born in Omaha, Neb., on June 28, 1931, to Harry Johnson and Edna Anderson. She was married to Robert Gums on Aug. 28, 1950; he survives.

Graveside services for Sandra Gums were held on Friday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at the Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Sandy was a 1949 graduate of the Pequot Lakes High School in Minnesota. After graduation, she met and married the love of her life and together, they owned and operated Gums Painting Service in Rib Lake, WI, where Sandy was the secretary and bookkeeper. Sandy was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, and watching the birds. In their younger years, they spent many weekends snowmobiling with friends. Above all, Sandy cherished time spent with her family and truly enjoyed supporting her daughter’s activities throughout high school and later with her grandchildren’s activities. Survivors include her husband of over 71 years, Robert Gums; her daughter, Paula (Jody) Gebauer; and her grandchildren, Samantha, Sara, Jessica, and Megan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Craig and Mark.

You may view Sandy’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.

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