Mary Frances Sands, obit. BIG HORN COUNTY

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Mary Frances Sands
DENVER - Mary Frances was born in the Depot in Lodge Grass, the second
daughter of Arthur Gerald Westwood and Hilda Westwood. She was born
following her older brother, Arthur G. Westwood Jr., and her older sister,
Geraldine W. Mann, who both preceded her in death.

She is survived by one brother, Jack Westwood of Hardin. Mary Frances
grew up in Lodge Grass and attended the Lodge Grass Schools, later
attending college at Montana State University in Missoula. While in
Missoula, she met her husband, Warren Sands. They were married while
attending school there.

Frances and Warren had five children. Twins, Mike and Van, Mike was
killed in the Korean War and Van, Art and John live in Colorado, where
their mother also lived. A daughter, Margaret Sands, is presently living in
California. Mary Frances' husband, Warren, preceded her in death in
Colorado.

Mary Frances Sands died March 18, 1998, in Denver, at the age of 75. A
Memorial Service was held in Denver on March 23. A Graveside Memorial
Service will be given by Pastor Pateng Makdoh, from the First Baptist
Church of Hardin at Mountview Cemetery in Billings at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, June 13. Cremation has taken place.