Sandra Elaine Moe

(October 6, 1942 – December 3, 2025)

Sandra Elaine Moe, born October 6, 1942 in Hitterdal, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 3, 2025 at Vancouver General Hospital after a very brief battle with cancer. She was 83 years old.

The eldest of seven children, Sandra grew up in the rural farm community of Hitterdal. She is survived by her brothers Mark (Janne) and Mathew (Linda), and by her sister Ona (Roger). She was predeceased by her sister Yvette and brothers Greg and Tim.

Sandra is lovingly remembered by her son Andrik and his wife Lisa, along with their son Colton, his wife Jenise, and their five children. 

After attending college in Moorhead, Minnesota, Sandra embarked on a bold adventure, moving to Mexico City to continue her studies at the University of the Americas, where she earned degrees in English and Psychology.

She married her first husband in Mexico in 1962, and together they welcomed her only child. In 1970, Sandra moved to Vancouver—a city she grew to love and where she built a life filled with purpose, learning, and community.

Sandra began her academic career shortly after settling in Vancouver, becoming a professor of Psychology at Capilano College, specializing in Women’s Studies. In 1993, she served as voluntary Chair of the Women’s Studies Department. Capilano College later became Capilano University following her retirement.

A lifelong learner, Sandra continued studying, reading, and taking courses well into her later years—curious, engaged, and eager to expand her understanding of the world.

Her passions extended far beyond the classroom. She had a profound love for the arts, attending countless performances by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as ballets, operas, live theatre, and museum exhibitions.

Travel was one of Sandra’s great joys. Over her lifetime she explored China, Japan, Russia, Cuba, Australia, India, Europe, South America, and many other destinations. She approached every journey with enthusiasm, openness, and a genuine interest in the people she met along the way and gained many new friends as a result.

After retiring in 2002 at the age of 60, Sandra embraced a life rich with friendships, gardening, good dark chocolate, and good tequila. She lovingly tended her garden, transforming it into a peaceful and beautiful sanctuary.

She was exceptionally generous with both her time and her resources, always ready to help those around her. She adored her neighborhood and built close friendships with many who lived nearby.

Sandra lived a life defined by curiosity, compassion, adventure, and connection. She will be remembered for her kindness, her generosity, her intellect, and her adventurous spirit.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, learning, and unforgettable friendships, and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and all whose lives she touched.

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