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, May 9, 1940. Mr Sands started farming on the Tabor Rd in Washburn in 1943 with his father and in 1947 and 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 daughter in laws 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-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was deceased by his wife, Ruby, a son Berton, a brother Philip, a sister and brother-in-law Maxine and Darrell Wardwell. Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir Street Caribou 10:30 am Saturday April 20, 2013 until time of funeral services. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon from 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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