Sandra Mark

May 1, 1946 - January 27, 2020

Sandra Mark passed away on January 27th, 2020. Sandra Mark was a beloved and treasured mother to Jennifer Mark, M.D. and Aimee Mark, Ph.D. (David Waldeck), grandmother to Kian Hickory, Jaden Waldeck, and Kit Waldeck, sister to Yau Mui Chun (Sin Chi Ho), Sylvia Yau (Frederick Chu), Yau Siu Chun/Eric (Yau Yu Yim Kwai/Connie), Yau Siu Fun/Stephen, aunt to Sin Wing Cheung/Jacky (Yee Yuk Hing), Sin Wing Wai/Jenny (Chan King Chi/Bernard), Katharine Yau (Albert Lau), William Yau (Lu Wei), Ian Mark (Menik Senanayake), Philip Mark, Peggy Chu, Lydia Chu, and sister-in law to Kenneth Mark (Terry Carter). Sandra was born in Guangzhou, China. She developed lasting bonds with her siblings with whom she remained close to throughout her life. She was a kindergarten teacher and English tutor. Sandra loved working with children, sharing joy and caring for others. Through family connections she met her future father-in-law in Hong Kong, and later met her future husband, Dr. Alexander Mark, the love of her life. After encouragement from her maternal grandmother, Sandra journeyed to Kingston, Ontario, Canada where she was courted by Dr. Mark and lived with his family. They later married and shared a happy marriage of 41 years. After Dr. Mark completed his fellowship, they settled in St. Louis, Missouri where Sandra created a warm and loving home for her family. She devoted herself to them and was a dedicated friend to those who were lucky enough to know her. Sandra enjoyed cooking, doting on her grandsons, and lunching with friends. Her radiant smile warmed all who looked upon her. Sandra loved and cherished her family. She will truly be missed. Services: Visitation at the Ortmann Stipanovich Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, on Sat., Feb. 15 from 2-6 pm with Celebration of Life Service on Sun., Feb. 16 at 11 am. Interment at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made in honor of Sandra Mark to the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation, www.antinmdafoundation.org.