Sandra (Bickford) "Sandy" Butruff, 75, of Rochester passed away early Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 at The Commons on Marice Senior Living Community in Eagan, MN.

Sandy was born on February 23, 1943 in Cresco, Iowa to Phyllis and Arthur Bickford. Sandy's dear childhood friend, Theresa Begin introduced her to her beloved Charles "Charlie" Butruff in the early 1960s after she moved to Rochester from Iowa and Charlie returned home from the Navy. She married Charlie on November 30, 1963. Sandy retired from the Mayo Clinic after a fulfilling 33-year career working in the business office.

Sandy enjoyed afternoon adventures at Treasure Island Casino, where she could be found playing her favorite penny slot machines with Charlie, quality time at the campground with her dear friends and spending weekends and summers with those she loved the most.

She is survived by three sons, Christopher (Glynis) Butruff of Austin, Tx., Eric (Susie Timm) Butruff of Scottsdale, Ariz., Chad (Sara) Butruff of Farmington; three granddaughters, Heather Mickelson, Trinity and Alexa Butruff; sisters, Kae and Colleen Bickford; brother, Loras (Nancy) Bickford; many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous loving friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Artie Bickford, Charles (Madonna) Bickford, Jimmy Bickford, John (Carol) Bickford; sisters, Sally Bickford, Madonna Stroud, Marilin (Bob) Osweiler, Anne Howard; her beloved husband, Charlie and several in-laws.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. The memorial service will be held directly following the visitation at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be on Monday, January 21 during a private family service at Oakwood Cemetery.