Sanford Glen Boettger was born on June 8, 1940 in High River Alberta, the eldest of eight  children. He passed away at his home in Camrose, Alberta on December 31, 2024 surrounded  by his wife Gwen and three daughters.  

Sanford lived the majority of his life near Tofield and learned to work hard at a young age  where his creativity and ingenuity led him to his chosen career of farming along with brief  work as gas attendant and mechanic. In 1975 he purchased his farm near Dodds, Alberta  where he farmed, operated a backhoe business, then completed his career as a truck driver  until his retirement in 2007. He and Gwen moved to Camrose in 2011 where he continued  to putter, fix, drive truck, and farm whenever the opportunity presented. 

Sanford married the love of his life on November 26, 1965 and they began a full life on the  farm. They were blessed with 3 girls Colleen (Paul) McKinstry, Marla (Gerald) Steinwand,  and Leanne (Preston) Kostura all who reside in the Camrose area; ten grandchildren and  nine great-grandchildren.  

Sanford became a Christian at a young age and deeply loved the Lord till his passing. He lived life fully, loved freely, humbly, and shared selflessly.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Salem Mennonite Church south of Tofield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.