Memorial
Sandra “Sandi” Irene Clouse, age 87, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Kensington Manor Nursing Home in Elizabethtown. Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 am, March 18, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids, followed immediately by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial will be immediately following at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sandi is survived by her son, Jordan Clouse; granddaughter, Bethany (Randy) Quinn; great-grandson, Morgan Quinn: and her grand-puppy, Toshi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruth Clouse.
Sandra Irene Clouse was born October 28, 1937, in Cedar Rapids. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and received an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College. She worked at May Drugstore from 1957 – 1959 and then at Stejskals Flower Shop from 1959 – 1961. After her son, Jordan, was born, she worked in the admissions department of St Lukes Hospital from 1962 to 1999, retiring as the Manager of Admissions. She then worked for Dr. Patricia McGuire from 1999 – 2002, when she finally retired.
She was a member and regional representative of the National Association of Hospital Admitting Managers and the Iowa Admitting and Healthcare Access Association. and received her accreditation as an Accredited Admitting Manager in 1978. She was a founding member of the Iowa Association of Hospital Admitting Managers in 1981, serving in various positions, including Secretary and President. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church and then Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids.
Sandi enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her Parents Without Partners friends and “The Group” from St Lukes Hospital. She loved movies, making floral arrangements and making people happy. She treasured the time she spent with her son and grand-puppy, and the opportunity to travel, including to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Germany and Switzerland.
Memorials can be made to St. Lukes Hospital.