Sandra O. Bolander

Master Sergeant Sandra O. McDowell Bolander, 53, Lompoc, Calif., while visiting family and friends in Russellville, passed from this life in her sleep May 27.

She was a 1981 graduate of Russellville High School and graduated with honors from the University of Maryland. She served in the USAF with overseas tours in Germany, England and Australia and domestic assignments in Nebraska, Florida and California. She was deployed to the Middle East in conjunction with the Gulf War.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 33 years, Brian Bolander, and daughter, Annika Bolander, both of Lompoc, Calif.; mother, Nancy McDowell Morris; stepfather, Tommy Morris; sister, Dorthy McDowell Patrick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by father, James McDowell; and brother, James McDowell Jr.

Visitation was held May 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville. Graveside service will be June 1 at 1:15 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society.