Richard Sands' Obituary
WINDHAM Richard P. Sands, 81 years of age of Windham, Ohio, passed away Monday October 12, 2009 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.
Mr. Sands was born March 16, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio the son of the late Willis F. and Helen (Parker) Sands. A graduate of Windham High School, Dick was a supportive member of his community that included being one of the early founders of the Windham Hot Stove Baseball Teams, a Windham Village Council member and a member of the Windham United Methodist Church.
Dick was employed by the State of Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring in 1982. He then worked for O.R.Colan of Charlotte, N.C. for 15 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Indians and Browns, and loved watching his grandsons Richard and James in sports.
Dick was a 57 year member of Ravenna Elks Lodge No. 1076. Dick was well known for his involvement with Freemasonry, that included being a member of Garrettsville Lodge No. 0246 F. & A.M. for 50 years, Sliver Creek Chapter No. 144 for 50 years, Warren Council No. 58, Warren Commandery No. 039, Eastland Commandery No. 42, Colorado, Trowel-Lers No.137 Allied Masonic Degrees, KYCH-Ohio Priory No. 18, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, A Knight of the Red Branch of Eri, The Order of the Silver Trowel, Cleveland York Rite College No. 13 and was a member of Crescent Chapter No. 7 O.E.S.
On March 19, 1955, Dick married Louise (Spencer) Sands who survives at their residence. Also surviving are his sons Richard S. (Edita) Sands of Windham and David F. (Teresa) Sands of New York; grandsons Richard N. of Louisville, Kentucky and James A.T. attending OSU-Columbus, Ohio; brothers Willis F. (Doris) Sands of Fairlawn and Tom D. (Maryann) Sands of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; mother-in-law Adeline Spencer of Windham and sister-in-law Norma Sands of Rootstown.
Many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive. Dick was preceded in death by his brother J.Rodger Sands. Visitation will be Saturday October 17, 2009 at the Windham United Methodist Church beginning at 12:00 Noon, with Masonic Services to take place at 1:00 P.M. at the church.
A Celebration of Life Service will follow the Masonic Service at the church with Pastor Jim Jensen officiating. Family and friends are then invited to join at the Brick Chapel for a time of fellowship. Final resting place for Dick will be at Windham Township Cemetery where a private family burial will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in his name to either the Windham EMTS or the Windham United Methodist Church. His obituary may be viewed online at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua.
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