Sandee’s Story: In 1978 I was sworn in as a Work Program Supervisor for Stanislaus County California and spent the the first two years in that position. The third year I was promoted to Sergeant and there was a patrol commander named Zane Clark that visited the women’s jail often. He made my knees go weak when I saw him.
In 1989 I was transferred to the Men’s Jail and worked for Lt. Clark. I worked many areas of the Sheriff’s Office and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2000. I was assigned to the Men’s Jail in 2002 being the second Lt. Clark to command that facility.
Last Friday night Zane and I attended a wonderful dinner at a favorite Mexican Restaurant with many folks we worked with. Two of the individuals there I refer to as bookends. One can’t be without the other and they are like my sons. Such gifted men.
The photograph below was taken in the early 2000s. Zane was Assistant Sheriff of Operations and I was the Jail Commander in Adult Detention. I loved working at the Men’s Jail. It is now closed and is used for court transportation.
I was given a gift that night that made me smile from ear to ear. The above set of keys means the world to me. I spent many years walking those tiers with a set of keys like this. A time I will cherish for the rest of my life.
What a wonderful story! I love “it was meant to be” stories – the romantic in me is still strong as ever. Thanks for sharing……here’s to romance……that lasts.
Hugs, Pam
We were the romance story indeed. Yes, here’s to romance. 🙂
You and Zane have very impressive stories. How fabulous that you both found each other too.
We both had wonderful careers and we’ve loved each other for many years before we got together. 🙂
Such a wonderful story with a storybook ending for the two of you. Not everyone finds their perfect person but you two sure did! Thank you so much for sharing and keep those keys safe!
We sure did and at the end of this month we’ll have been married for 26 years. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
What a wonderful story you had too. You were both destined to be together.
We were destined to be together. We’re both happy we found each other. 🙂
What a great story and you both look so handsome in your uniforms!
We’re most happy we’re retired. It’s a young persons game. Happy Good Friday. 🙂
So how long did it take from the first weak knees sighting to you two actually getting together? This is a great love story, both of you and Zane and of your work. I’m still smiling from ear to ear.
About 15 years. Took a very long time. Happy Good Friday. 🙂
Cupid’s arrow found it’s mark!
Wonderful!
It sure did. We were meant to be. 🙂
Wonderful story! Amazing career.
Yes on both. Happy Good Friday. 🙂
Those are both really interesting stories! That’s so great you both found each other.
We were meant to be. Happy Friday and weekend. 🙂
What a wonderful story, of both your love for each other and your careers! Thanks so much for the morning smile!
You’re most welcome. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
A great story then and continues today.
Thank you, Mike. Yes it continues today. My best to Seymour. 🙂
I love you my Precious. Your Loving Husband.
I love you my Wonderful Husband. 🙂
I want to know when did you decide your were forever lifers… LOVE this story, also the photos are great. were you married when you would have been Mr and Mrs Lt Clarks?
When we married Zane was the assistant sheriff. Happy Good Friday. Scritches to Beau. 🙂
precious, Sandee, and Zane. So, the fairy tale does exist?
It did exist for us. 🙂
Your story is better than a Hallmark channel movie. LOVE it, Sandee.
It is to us. Thanks for weighing in. Love and hugs to you and scritches to handsome Wilson. 🙂
Yours is a beautiful love story. Thank you for sharing it❣️Hugs and tail wiggles from Wilson and me.
Great story. Beautiful! Happy weekend!
Thank you, Yvonne. Happy weekend, my friend. 🙂
What a wonderful love story! You have made my heart sing. Thanks so much for sharing and surrounding yourself with a bubble of JOY! Keep being AWESOME! Barb (and Marvelous)
I’m happy about that. Love and hugs to you, scritches to the furbabes and a smooch to Marvelous Marv. 🙂
I’m so very glad you have each other. You make a wonderful couple. A blessed and beautiful Easter to both of you, and scritches to Lil’ Bit and Squeaker.
We are most blessed and we know it. Happy Good Friday. Love and hugs. 🙂
OH MY CATS SANDEE AND ZANE THANK YOU FOR THESE TWO POST…I LOVE HEARING HOW COUPLES MEET/MET. YOU BOTH LOOK SO GORGEOUS AND HANDSOME IN YOUR UNIFORMS.
HUGS CECILIA
You’re most welcome. We’ve had a wonderful life together and it’s not over yet. Love and hugs. 🙂
Oh, you two, we just love your photos, the keys, and weak knees!!!!!! What an incredible life.
We’ve had an incredible life indeed. Happy Good Friday. 🙂
You two sure did have amazing careers and the world is a better place because you were in those roles!
Bless you for saying this. We did our best to help those that needed help. 🙂
Such a sweet story. And a thoughtful gift of the keys. Nice to learn more about you and your hubby. XO
We have a wonderful love story. The keys mean so much. Happy day and weekend. Love and hugs to you and scritches to the kitties. 🙂
Proof that good things are worth waiting for, it’s like a romance straight out of Hollywood. I love when real-life stories end up with such a happy ending!
We are a happy ending. Hugs,my friend. 🙂
What a wonderful love story! 💖 You and Zane were meant to be. 🌹 And congrats in advance for your 26th anniversary. 🎉
Thank you, Debbie. We belong together. Happy weekend. 🙂
Gosh! An utterly delightful love story, Sandee, that’s infectious and gives a whole lot of us the cupid in our eyes. :))
You both are so inspiring and I wish you a long life of unlimited romance and fun.
Kisses xoxo
We are a great love story. Thank you, Sweetie Natasha. Love and hugs. 🙂
Bless, bless, bless, my bellissima. 🤗🩷
I loved that both of you could come. I was fortunate enough to work with you both! The two most badass Lt’s to ever have boots on the ground at the real Jail. Glad you like the souvenir! All we needed was Coffee and Keys back in the day!
Love you my bookend. We had a great time. We were honored that we were in the mix. 🙂
It’s clear you two were meant to be together. We loved learning more about you, Sandee and Zane. 🙂
We were meant to be. Happy weekend. 🙂
In the words of Taylor Swift, “It’s a love story, baby just say yes.” ❤️❤️ ~ What a heartwarming post. I’m so happy for you. ~ Happy Easter 🐇
We are happy to be together. Love and hugs, my friend. 🙂
Great story, guess you were really meant to be together. What wonderful careers of service you both had too.
Yes we were meant to be together. Happy week. 🙂
I had no idea you were once in law enforcement. It is a wonderful story of how you two met, and you obviously had a common interest. Such wonderful photos of you two as well. Thanks so much for sharing these background stories with us. Hugs and love, Janet and Kitties Blue
We were both blessed with a fabulous career and to find each other. 🙂
What a wonderful Love-story, Sandee and Zane💗Love that pictures of you two💗
Happy belated Easter🌷🐣🐰We hope you had a wonderful day🐾😘💞
Thank you sweetie. Double Pawkisses to the kitties. 🙂
Wonderful story of you and Zane ~ like I said before ~ would make a great book ~ hugs ^_^
Hugs and love from me and Ziggy ~ ^_^
It’s been a wonderful adventure. Love and hugs to you and Ziggy. 🙂
You tell the coolest stories, my dear. Be well!
We lived these stories. Wonderful. 🙂
I enjoyed hearing how you and the Mr. met and of the careers y’all had. <3
We were meant to be together. 🙂