Mervyn "Merv" Keith Sandstrom

Mervyn Keith Sandstrom Feb 14, 1943 - Sept 19, 2024 Mervyn Keith Sandstrom, 81, died September 19, 2024, at the Minnedosa Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Merv was born in Minnedosa, the son of Eric and Grace (Sykes) Sandstrom. He attended school in Minnedosa and went on to learn the plumbing and heating trade. Merv was united in marriage to Dianne Melcosky on November 16, 1968. They lived a short while in Thompson and The Pas before returning to Minnedosa in 1971. Merv operated Sandstrom Plumbing and Heating for many years and later joined the team at Neepawa Plumbing and Heating. Merv enjoyed traveling as he and Dianne made several trips to Thailand, as well as to Mexico, California, Arizona and North Dakota. He was a Lifetime Member of the Minnedosa Kinsmen Club and was also active in the Minnedosa Youth Hockey program where he served as a coach and referee. An avid reader, Merv’s other hobbies over the years included becoming a certified scuba diver and riding his Harley. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dianne; brother, Michael of Minnedosa; daughter, Susan (Wayne) Suda of Grafton, ND; grandchildren, Katrina, Jacob (Taylor), Hannah (Jon), Claire and Matthew; and four great-grandchildren. Merv was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Lawrence and Audrey; and son, Keith. No service will be held per Merv’s request. Final resting place will be at Minnedosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Minnedosa Regional Library or Western Manitoba Cancer Center.

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