Sandy L. Oppenheim
September 16, 2016
Sandy Lee Oppenheim
Des Moines
Sandy Lee Oppenheim, 75, passed away on September 16, 2016 at Mercy Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 14, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sandy enjoyed drinking coffee and going to movies with her family. She loved socializing and running her bars at Hard Times & Baby O. Sandy had a heart of gold and could light up any room she entered and was loved by many.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Jamie Oppenheim; son, Harry Oppenheim; granddaughter, Megan Oppenheim; great-grandson, Devon Baetsle; nephew, Michael Coffman; nieces, Holly Abramovich, Lana Schlapkohl, and Tosha Coerner; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Ellabell Mercurio; brother, Michael Mercurio; son, Michael Angelo Oppenheim “Oppie”; and grandson, Anthony Oppenheim.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Sandy.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
jodie quinnett
03/16/2018
god bless you jamie& you family..your family was alway good to my mom& my family.I miss you very much,I just seen this.I hope you all well.I very sorry for your lost....
Madison Toney (Haes)
03/04/2017
Sandy was like a mama to me. I've known her for almost my entire life. She was always very caring, motherly, and could make you smile. I'll miss her laugh, her voice, and putting my dad in his place! Love you & miss you!
Madison
Judy(Quick)Thompson
09/23/2016
Condolences to your family. I will never forget your mom,she was an awesome lady. Hers was the first face I would see when I walked into Hard Times.Sweet but took no crap!! Ahhhhh,memories......I will enjoy them.
Kelly
09/22/2016
Im so.sorry to hear anout Sandy.I have lots of good memories of Sandy at Hard Times and then later waiting on her at Dennys. It's been years since I've seen her but whenever me and friends talk about Hard Times, her name is ALWAYS brought up with fond memories.
Karla Sanders
09/22/2016
Prayers for the family. Loved you Ma lots, you were there for me so much. You kept little Jeri in check many years ago. You will be greatly missed. Love you Karla
Carmelita Martinez
09/21/2016
Sandy,
It was good to see you at the hospital and meet your daughter. I enjoyed reminiscing about the Great Times we had at your place Hard Times. There were a lot of great friendships made there that have even lasted to this day. God Speed.
John Martin
09/21/2016
Sandy was one of the most honest and down to earth people I know. So many great memories. RIP Sandy
Val Alksnis
09/21/2016
Jamie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I loved her dearly and she was such a special woman. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
LeAnne
09/21/2016
Jamie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was awesome back in the day when I knew her. Sending prayers and ((hugs)) to you and your family.
Randi
09/21/2016
Sandy you always made me smile,i took total advantage of your checking i.d's...Thanks Sandy for all the great memories!.So sorry for your loss.
Renee Carr
09/21/2016
Jamie, your mom brought smiles n laughter to so many. Now she's with your son. All my love
Peggy Cockayne
09/21/2016
Sandy was a beautiful woman who belived in people and always gave second chances to & then some, she will be greatly missed. Love to you & your family Jamie.
Mike and Tracey
09/21/2016
Oh the memories!! When Charlie would come to the bar, you never gave him a beer..just threw him a bone and served him water. Potlucks..jumping beans..floating dollars..knowing we had spent too much time at the bar when your stool moved to the bouncer position.. tequila worm club...you were loved by us all.
Mary
09/21/2016
Excuse me, pardon me, get the **** out of my way. :) :) :) So many fun memories of Sandy (Mom) at Hard Times and working with her too. She was a great lady who never judged us for our crazy antics. Definitely a calming presence in the midst of all the chaos. Your Mom will be missed Jamie. Wishing you all Peace.
Kim Mongar
09/21/2016
Sandy will forever be missed , She always had a smile on her face , she greeted us when we walked through the door at hard times and and knew many of us by name ... She was an amazing loving woman.. , many of us Hard Times regulars called her mom... ...we loved her , had a lot of great times and crazy times too..... RIP SANDY .... Prayers and love to her daughter and all family members .....I'm so sorry for your loss ,. She was the best...,