Whalen, Sande C. Age 68, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on February 1, 2019. She will be fondly remembered for her love of her family. She enjoyed playing softball, bowling and golfing for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Hank and Char Mortensen. Survived by her husband of 22 years, Tom (Her Beloved); children, Corri (Tim) Bakken, Hank Crawford, Carolyn (Chris) Begnaud; grandsons, Josh (Ashely) Hill, Jordan Hill, James Crawford, Dylan Crawford, Zander Smith, Dane Crawford- Say; siblings, Jerry (Karla) Mortensen, Roxie (John) Jacobson and extended family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Her Life on February 23, 2019 from 1-5 p.m at the Palmer Lake VFW. 2817 Brookdale Drive, Brooklyn Park MN 55444. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to PFSG-MN, PO Box 390498, Minneapolis, MN 55439.