SANDRA LEE ARLIN-CROSSWHITE 3/24/50 TO 6/6/04 Our mother, sister, Auntie and friend left us suddenly on Monday June 6, 2004, to begin her new life with her heavenly family. Sandy was born on March 24, 1950, to Alan and Marjorie Arlin in Wickenburg, AZ. She graduated from Peninsula High School, Gig Harbor, WA in 1967. Sandy had several exciting careers, including many successful years with Landis, Gyr, Powers in Anchorage, AK. She returned to Gig Harbor in 1997 to be near her family. Sandy will be remembered for her loving nature, her love of beautiful things, gardening and shopping at Nordstrom#s. She truly was the "Queen of Glitz". She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sandy#s father Alan, mother, Marjorie and grandparents Elmer and Hazel Theobald are waiting in heaven to welcome her. Sandy left in this world to mourn her departure, her husband, Garlan (Wayne) Crosswhite of Olalla, Wa.; son, Dustin Boquist of Anchorage, AK.; sisters, Susann Brennan (Brian) and Shirley Hall (Ray) of Gig Harbor, WA., Stephanie Fitch (Ron) of Tacoma; brother Alan Arlin, of Graham. WA, She also leaves her Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Stan Somsen of Fontana, CA; 18 nieces and 14 nephews, countless friends and her special princess Morgan Jeanne. At her request, a private memorial was held on June 12, 2004 in Gig Harbor, WA. Our family invites you to make a donation in her honor to: W.W. Seymour Conservatory 316 South G Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Heaven will be a prettier place now that Sandy has taken over as head gardener. Pub Date: 6/16/2004 Tacoma News Tribune