Sandra Marie Reeves

All dogs are different, just like people

Remembering Sandy Reeves

Sandy was an impact on us all.  From family to friends to students. 
As a mother, from my (her daughter's) perspective, she was always a source of positivity and direction. I remember her pulling me into her lap as a child where I would feel the safest. She would also let Ben (her son) and I roam free on our acres in the woods in Oregon to play. Although, she would give us an empty butter tub to fill with huckleberries from the upper pasture, and Ben and I would usually bring it back empty because we had eaten them all first. Her patience with us as children was unmeasurable. Later in our lives, I came to know mom as tough and steady under pressure and confident in her knowledge and beliefs. In her last few years, she was even more so as we traveled to dog shows just for fun.

As a dog owner, she was master of her pack, and every single dog knew it.  Her love for all her dogs showed in her constant attention to them in every aspect of their lives. At one point, she had at least 10 dogs in the house at any given time, and she knew every one of them individually and how each would respond to her cues. The dogs and her were inseparable. If you saw Sandy, there was a dog not far behind. 

As a person, she was exciting and loved to have adventures. She smiled constantly and was always welcoming to friends and family. Aside from the hundreds of dog shows she went to, she also traveled to Canada, France, and all over the US. At home, she gravitated to any show that was funny, like America's Funniest Home Videos and Home Improvement.  Once, she even applied to be on the Amazing Race! 

My mom, Sandy Reeve, was an amazing, beautiful, strong, loving, adventurous, intelligent women, mother, sister, and grandmother. As you visit this site, please leave a beautiful story of your time with Sandy so we can all share in her life stories and remember her with love.

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July 29, 2026

I don't remember what year I met Sandy, I was in my teens. We met through the 4-H group Theresa and I were in together.

Theresa and I quickly became friends and Sandy was so welcoming when I would stay the night. She welcomed me into her home, as if I was one of her own kids! I always loved that there were dogs all over the place! She always had a smile for you, and she was always so positive and encouraging!

Sandy, I love you and you are missed!

Jaime Gese (Meyer)

July 29, 2026

I met Sandy in the summer of 2019. Our relationship grew from there by taking lessons, training our dogs together and spending countless hours at dog shows doing everything “dog”. I was always excited when Sandy called because that meant another dog show on the horizon. She was always patient and knowledgeable. My dog Sparks and I learned and succeeded because of her, we had a lot of fun at shows walking Rally courses, practicing for Nosework and supporting each other.

Our last show together was in Sept. 2024 and she was struggling with health issues, in true Sandy form she didn’t complain, she was stoic and always had a positive attitude.

Even though our time together was too short she holds a very special place in my heart with many great memories, I am so lucky to have spent time with her.

I am now reminded of her everyday in her very special Border Collie “Peppi”, she has become a treasured and loved part of our family.
I miss your friendship, hours of dog talk and talent.

I love you❤️
Cathy, Al, Sparks and Peppi

Cathy Cerman

July 29, 2026

Some people come into your life for a season. Others become part of who you are. Sandy was one of those people for me.

I met Sandy when I was 13 years old through her son, but she quickly became so much more than just my friend’s mom. She welcomed me into her family, took me under her wing, and forever changed the course of my life.

She taught me how to train dogs, shared her knowledge without hesitation, and invited me into her business and her passion. We spent countless hours side by side showing dogs, watching each other in the ring, offering gentle critiques, encouragement, and celebrating every success together. I had the privilege of videotaping her training sessions, photographing her beautiful dogs and litters, and witnessing firsthand the dedication and love she poured into every dog she raised and trained.

Some of my favorite memories weren’t just at dog shows. We celebrated our birthdays together, watched her favorite television shows, laughed, talked, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. Those ordinary moments became some of the most extraordinary memories.

Sandy was like a second mom to me. She believed in me, encouraged me, and helped shape not only the trainer I became but the person I became. I will always be grateful for the years we spent together, the lessons she taught me, and the love she so freely gave.

I was truly blessed to walk beside her for so many years—to compete together, cheer each other on, and share a passion that brought us so many wonderful memories. Her influence will forever be woven into my life, and I will carry a piece of her with me every time I step into a training ring, work with a dog, or share the knowledge she so generously passed on to me.

Thank you, Sandy, for taking a 13-year-old girl under your wing and giving her a lifetime of memories, friendship, and love. I will miss you more than words can express, but I will never stop being grateful that our paths crossed.

Joy Jones

July 26, 2026

My mom was a beautiful loving mother who cared for us kids with all her being. She enjoyed watching us grow and learn and was always there to help us through the tough times. When Ben and I left the house in our later years, I know she missed taking care of us when we were little, that is why she was so happy when her grandchildren were born. In her late years, I really connected with mom and helped her through her hard times mentally and physically. She was so strong even through these later times. I will miss our phone calls and her gentle voice. I love you, mom!

Theresa Lavoie

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