Sandy Tobias

Sandra Tobias, of Otsego, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born on May 18, 1969, in Ann Arbor to David and Jean (Fowler) Adams and grew up in Ann Arbor where she graduated from Huron High School and later graduated from Eastern Michigan University in nearby Ypsilanti.

In an intimate ceremony in November of 1996 on the island of Jamaica, she married Carmen Tobias. Over the years they shared many memorable times and raised their daughter Meagan in a loving and caring home. Sandy took delight in spending time with Meagan and taught her life lessons such as the importance of family and enjoying simple pleasures such as a blue sky, the sights and sounds of a good thunderstorm, and just having a cup of crushed ice.

Family always played a key role in Sandy’s life. Being one of five girls in the family she developed a special bond with her sisters. She was the fun Aunt to her numerous nieces and nephews and looked forward to the family get togethers in July and during the holidays. Never a loss for words, she was easy to talk to and made people at ease with relevant conversations.

Sandy will be remembered as a strong-willed person with a positive outlook on life. She dealt with her diabetes and health issues with perseverance, dignity, and grace. Her memories, love, and stories will live through those who knew and loved her.

Members of her family include her husband, Carmen; daughter Meagan; father: David Adams; sisters: Barb (John) Kaas, Kathy (Gary) Hartman, Deb Adams, Cindy Aldridge; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Jean Adams in 2014. Cremation has taken place. Celebrate Sandy’s life online by sharing your favorite stories and photos on her dedicated webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.