Sandra K Novak

Sandra "Sandy" Kay (Johnson) Novak, 75, formerly of McCook, NE passed away Sunday May 24, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, NE. Memorial service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, NE. Live streaming available on the church Facebook page: Peace Lutheran McCook NE. Private family burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Hour.



Sandy was born December 15, 1944, to Glen W. and Nellie A. (Erickson) Johnson in North Platte, NE. She was baptized on February 25, 1945, and confirmed May 17, 1959, at the Lutheran Church in North Platte. Sandy grew up in North Platte, and attended all North Platte Public Schools, graduating in 1963. Following graduation, she attended North Platte Beauty School and graduated with her beautician license in 1964.



She was united in marriage to Robert J. Path on June 22, 1963, in North Platte. To this union three children were born Sally, Steven, and Amy. On February 2, 1975, Sandy was united in marriage to Marvin D. Novak in North Platte. They lived in McCook, Grand Island, and Denver, CO. After retiring they returned to McCook and traveled to Texas for the winters.



Sandy was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in McCook and enjoyed helping with many different church functions. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, square dancing, reading, and working on her family genealogy.



Survivors left to cherish her memory include her daughters: Sally Amador of Aurora, CO, Amy (Eric) Gydesen of Grand Island, NE; stepchildren: Cindy (Dave) Dame of McCook, NE, Ron (Carmen) Novak of Hastings, NE, Gerald (Kristi) Novak of McCook, NE, Brenda (Doug) Hofman of Fort Morgan, CO; grandchildren: Lexi (Ray) Campbell, Melissa (Bryan) Guardiano, Anthony Amador, Megan Gydesen, Ethan Gydesen, Chelsey (Cody) Feeken, Derek Dame, Amanda Novak, Kyle Novak, Adam (Bethany) Hofman, Matthew Hofman; great-grandchildren: Hailey and Harper Campbell, Cy and Conley Feeken, Allison and William Hofman; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.



Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; son, Steven Path; sisters: Sonja Vedder and Margaret Jones; and grandson, Jeremy Dame.