William John Sands

William John Sands

William John Sands, 62, of Sedalia, died Nov. 18 at Littleton
Hospital. A funeral service was Friday in Castle Rock, and
interment was at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.

Born July 16, 1940, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of William
John and Elizabeth Leah (Wolfe) Sands. He graduated from Shaler
High School in Pittsburgh and from the University of Pittsburgh,
where he earned a bachelor’s degree in geography and math. He
received his master’s in research from St. Louis University,
Mo.

He married Grace Mae Richter Aug. 19, 1961, in
Pittsburgh.

Mr. Sands retired from the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant
colonel in April 1984 after 23 years of service. He retired from
Lockheed Martin after 17 years of service.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, where
he sang in the choir. He also had an avid interest in meteorology.
Sedalia had been his home since 1984.

Mr. Sands is survived by his wife; children Sherri Gardzalla of
Sedalia, William John Sands and his wife, Amy, of Chicago, and
Cindy Jo Womeldorff Derek of Aurora; brothers Bob Sands and his
wife, Marsha, of Phoenix, and Jim Sands and his wife, Sue, of
Pittsburgh; sister Marge Mitchell and her husband, Mike, of
Fountain Valley, Calif.; and grandchildren Mitch, Aaron, Megan,
Rachel, Nicole and Keith.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of
choice.

Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home of Castle Rock made
arrangements.