September 17, 1936—November 30, 2012
Sandra L. (Arnstein) Naon was born in Seattle on September 17, 1936. Sandy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on November 30, 2012. For the 17 years they were together, Sandy and her partner in life, Albert Shemarya, lived life to its fullest: Traveling the world, enjoying the theater and movies, playing tennis, and she loved playing Mah Jongg (win or lose). Socializing with a wonderful group of friends was an integral part of her life. She was a “Super Gramma” and babysitter to her four grandkids and two step-grandkids. Sandy is survived by her partner in life, Albert Shemarya, sons David (Kathy) and Jeff (Lori), sister Linda Arnstein Zweig of San Francisco, and her grandchildren, Zachary, Benjamin, Jack, and Harper Naon, and Jacob and Rena Alberts of Portland, Ore. Sandy was pre-deceased by her husband of 30 years, Jack Naon (1990), and her oldest son, Craig (2011).
Funeral services were held on December 3, 2012, followed by burial at Sunset Hills in Bellevue. At Sandy’s request, remembrances may be made to the Seattle AIDS Alliance or Gilda’s Club.
Sandra L. Naon
