Sandra "Sandie" Beihl

Sandra “Sandie” Elaine Beihl, 84, of Bonita Springs died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the VITAS hospice facility in Naples, FL. Formerly of St. Joseph, MO, she had been a resident of Bonita Springs for the past 23 years. She was born on March 7, 1942, in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Francis Eugene and Maxine Arlene Smith Fattig. Upon graduating from Central High School, Sandie attended Northwest Missouri State College before accepting a position in the editorial department of the St. Joseph News-Press. In 1964, she married John Philip Beihl, then a newly-practicing attorney with the Brown, Douglas, and Brown law firm. The couple was married for 48 years. Sandie was a member of the Junior League of St. Joseph, a co-founder and past president of the Cotillion for Achievement scholarship program, and a former member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was a former president of the St. Joseph State Hospital Auxiliary and a chairman of the St. Joseph Symphony Women’s Guild, as well as a member of the St. Joseph Arts Council. In 1996, Sandie received her bachelor’s degree in English from Missouri Western State College. After graduation, she began working at the Cameron Community Hospital as marketing coordinator for the hospital and its thirteen clinics. In 2002, Sandie and John moved to Bonita Springs, FL, where they became active members of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Sandra was particularly involved with the Altar Guild, serving in a leadership position for many years. Sandie was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2012. She is survived by her loving daughter, Brittany Anne Beihl (Christopher M. Thomas), of Tallahassee, FL. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lillis Beihl, nephews, John (Lee Ann) Vanderpool and Gerald Vanderpool, three great-nephews, cousins, and beloved friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 9803 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL, 34135, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.shikanyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Sandra "Sandie" Beihl

March 7, 1942 - June 21, 2026