Aalbers, Sandra M. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Sandra (Dvorak) Aalbers passed away on September 28, 2022 with her family surrounding her. She was born on January 14, 1938, in New Prague, MN. Sandra attended St. Olaf College and transferred to the University of Minnesota where she graduated. It was in Minneapolis where she launched her modeling career with Dayton's department store. She married and moved to Des Moines, where she raised her two daughters - Sarah and Marnie. She met Nick Aalbers the spring of 1975 and they married May 4, 1979. Sandra had a successful career modeling for Younkers department store and explored the world as a travel director with International Travel Association. Sandra and Nick moved to Minnesota where their home has the best view of Lake Minnetonka. Sandra is survived by her loving husband, Nick Aalbers; her daughter, Sarah (Wells) & Chris Hrusovsky, and children, Olivia, Eloise, Claire and Jasper; and Marnie Wells & Ralph Bovard. Sandra's immense love of family, and her anticipation of heaven was shared with everyone she visited with over the last few months. God bless all of Sandra's caregivers for their professionalism and compassion. A private family burial will take place in the future. In memory of Sandra, please donate to The Park Nicollet Foundation c/o Hospice Program, 6500 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55426.

Published on October 2, 2022