Sandra Lea Helm Anderson
Jan 15, 1952 -
Mar 21, 2026
Sandra Lea Helm Anderson, born on Jan. 15, 1952, in Seminole, Texas, passed away at her home in Pahrump, Nev., on March 21, 2026.
Sandy was a woman who lived with both spirit and complexity. She could be strong-willed, spicy and full of personality, yet she also carried a deep kindness and generosity that touched many who knew her. Like many, she faced personal struggles throughout her life, but even in those times, her love for her family and friends remained constant.
Sandy found joy in camping and traveling with her husband, making sure that adventures were always part of her children's lives. She created memories filled with laughter and effort, always trying to make things fun and meaningful.
Over the years, Sandy and Damon found great satisfaction in purchasing homes and properties and renovating them together. They enjoyed transforming spaces, taking pride in the work they accomplished side by side, and creating homes filled with memories.
Sandy's adventurous spirit also shaped her career. After moving to Kona, Hawaii, she helped open a FedEx station and worked as a customer service agent. Later, after moving back to Anchorage, Alaska, she became a dispatcher. FedEx became an important part of Sandy's life and, in time, inspired her daughter Angela to follow in her footsteps as a courier and customer service agent, building a career of her own. It was a connection they shared and one that remained meaningful throughout their lives.
Sandy was also an avid hockey fan. She was a devoted fan of the Anchorage Aces during her time in Alaska, and later became a fan of the Vegas Golden Knights, a passion she enjoyed sharing with her husband and children.
Sandy had a special love for animals, especially her dogs, and spent time fostering animals in need, offering them care and compassion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Damon Anderson; and parents, Allone Howell and John Howell. She is survived by her son, Kurtis Helm with wife Julie and their children Ava and Erik; daughter, Angela with husband Bryan Grella and sons Anthony, Justin and Brandon and wife Kenzie. She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, JJ and Chase; sister, Theresa Richardson and husband Bob; along with many nieces and nephews.
Sandy's grandchildren hold special memories of time spent at the family cabin in Willow, Alaska, where she and their Papa Damon created adventures to include snowmachining, boating and time together around the fire pit that will not be forgotten.
To her children, she provided something that will always matter—a place to land. Through all of life's ups and downs, there was always love, and that love carries forward.
Sandy will be remembered for her spirited nature, her resilience, her contagious laugh and the memories she created and the love she gave in her own way. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
A celebration of life for Sandy and Damon will be held in Alaska in summer 2027.
