Sands, Herbert, 90, April 15, 2013. Interment to be held in the Woodland Cemetery later in the spring. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Herbert Sands, 90, passed away peacefully April 15, 2013, at Caribou. Herbert was born in Caribou, May 8, 1922, the son of the late Bert and Ethel (Ells) Sands.
He attended Woodland and Caribou schools. He married his wife of 71 years, Ruby Pike on May 9, 1940. Mr. Sands started farming on the Tabor Road in Washburn in 1943 with his father and in 1947 he began farming with his brother-in-law Darrell Wardwell as Sands and Wardwell until retirement in 1981. He and Ruby enjoyed traveling, camping, snowmobiling and their many bingo games at The Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, but most of all he enjoyed many family get togethers.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Willard and Sherry Sands, and Duane and Cecile Sands, all of Caribou; two daughters-in-law, Fern Sands of Washburn, and Sue Sands of Woodland; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grand-children; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby; a son, Berton; a brother, Philip; and a sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Darrell Wardwell.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, from 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, until time of funeral services at 12 noon at the funeral home with Rev. Otto Palmer, officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery later in the spring. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Sands may do so through the Caribou Nursing Home activities fund or the Washburn Baptist Church memorial fund. The family extends a special thank you to all of the staff at Caribou Nursing and Rehab for the fine care and friendship given to Herbert during his stay there.
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