Memorial services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the United Church in Philip.
Interment: at a later date at Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

• I'm so sorry to hear that Sandra has passed on. She was the most WONDERFUL care giver for Edna and Ruth. I remember when she came to the counter to get a coffee can so Ruth could rest her oxygen tank on it to take the weight off of her back until it was her time to bowl again. She was so at peace when she was given the honor to care for them. I know she is now at peace reunited with them in their waiting arms. ~ Dorothy Hansen Philip (6/16/2012)
• Bill, Marsha & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. ~ Sherry (Fiedler) Hanson Spearfish, SD (6/16/2012)
• Marsha and Bill and family, Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. She is now at peace with her Lord. ~ Ruby Sanftner Kadoka (6/16/2012)
• I'm so sorry for your loss. I got to reconnect a little with Sandra last year when we were planning our class reunion. It was good to hear from her and catch up just a little bit over the phone since she couldn't attend. I'm glad I had that last chance to chat, even though it was short an sweet. Prayers of love and peace to you all. ~ Stacey (Kennedy) Sharp Rapid City (6/16/2012)
• Marsha, Bill and Family: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Lloyd & Rosi Royer Waukee, IA (6/16/2012)
• Marsha, Bill, and family--I was sad to hear of Sandra's death. When she and Ruth attended church, I appreciated her thoughtful critique of worship. My prayers are with you during this distressing time. ~ Mark Ford St. Cloud, MN (6/16/2012)
• Just today I read in the RC Journal of Sandra's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Charlene (Chuckie Hansen) Reed 702 W. Prospect Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 (6/16/2012)
• The entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Even though Sandra is at peace now I pray for peace and understanding for the family. God is there for you all so please let Him help you all get through this terrible time of loss. May God Bless you all. ~ Kathy Matsufuji 2561 Stillman Sp. 27 Selma, Ca. 93662 (6/16/2012)
• Marsha & Bill & Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May God's comfort & blessing be with you all. ~ Carla & Virgil Smith Milesville SD (6/16/2012)
• Marsha and Bill,
  None of us know, nor do we understand, why the road of life is so rough sometimes, or why the stones are so many and so large. The only thing we can do is continue our journey, hang on to our faith, and do the best with it that we can. Sandra now has it made. No more potholes and no more stones. She is the one that has it made, for she is safe in heaven. It is the rest of us that are still struggling. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Donnie and Bobette Schofield Milesville, SD (6/16/2012)
• Amanda, Chase and Bill/Marsha, Shelly and family--So sorry for your loss, we are keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers! Take care!! ~ Ashley (Muller) Schwader Howard, SD (6/16/2012)
• We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts go out to all of you.You know that she is at peace now.
  ~ Connie and Dan Muller Fedora,S.D. (6/16/2012)
• Dear Bill and Marsha (Special Friends) We share in this loss, we share in this sorrow, we understand, and we know everyone else relates also - it is part of God's way of taking care of all of us and his continuation of eternal life everlasting. In God's name - we Pray!! With all of our love to you and your family! ~ Don & Vi Moody Philip, SD (6/16/2012)
• WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER.
  PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ~ PAT KOZLIK KADOKA (6/16/2012)
• Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Amanda & Chase & Carly please if you need anything just know we are there for you ~ Paul & Danna Madison SD (6/16/2012)
• Dear Bill and Marsha and family, my love and prayers dear friends, for strength and courage for the day each day. Lean hard on the Lord, He will carry you. ~ Mary Kay Sandal Plainview, SD (6/16/2012)
• Bill,Marsha and Family... My Deepest Sympathy to you all. May God Bless you in this sad time and in the healing days ahead. Pam and CK ~ Pam Dale Philip (6/16/2012)
• So sorry to hear of Sandra passing We lost a daughter when she was 39 so know it is a difficult time but with God's help you will get thru this too ~ Nancy McKenney Onida, SD (6/16/2012)
• So sorry to hear about Sandra. Our prayers are with you and the family, we wish we could be there for you, but you know you are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless and Keep you during this time. He knows best for all. ~ J.L. & Ernestine Colt, AR (6/16/2012)
• Bill, Marsha, Shelley, Amanda And Chase my heart is so sad at the loss of Sandy. She will be missed. She will stay in our hearts forever. ~ Lori Snellgorve Rapid City SD (6/16/2012)
• Dearest Bill, Marsha & families: We are thiinking of all of you during this difficult time. God Bless You.. Joann & Les ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip (6/16/2012)
• The Sumpter Family - My deepest sympathies. We must trust in God knowing He will help us get through the saddness and heart break. Bless you all. ~ Pat Freeman Philip SD (6/16/2012)
• Chase and Carly, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you hold on to the knowledge that she is at peace now with Jesus and you will see her again. May you find peace and comfort in God's loving hands. Our prayers are with you. ~ John & Melissa Stassi Madison, SD (6/16/2012)
• Bill & Marsha & family, Our prayers and thoughts are wtih all of you at this sad time. God Bless. Love to you all.Ralph & Cathy ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St Sturgis, S. D. (6/16/2012)
• To the family of Sandra Raye Sumpter May my deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one, may you be comforted by God who gives comfort to all during such times of sadness as spoken of at 2 Corinthians 1:4 ~ PJG Park Forest, ILL (6/16/2012)
• Aunt Marsha,Uncle Bill,Cousin Shelly,Second Cousin's Amanda and Chase-When Dad called to tell me of Sandra's passing my heart sunk! The memories starting flashing by, All I could think of was our younger years and visiting the Ranch. My memories will be forever of the times we would travel there during the summers for Harvest or an occasional Holiday. Todd and I couldn't wait to see our cousins,sometimes all of us we're there together(Cousins Arlene,Debra,Dawn,Brian,Sandra,Shelly,
  Todd and I, we would run through the barns, chase the chickens, gather eggs, find a piglet or two and a pony to ride. The girls knew all the fun places to hide away sit and chat, we could catch up on the past year. I remember riding horses and getting caught in a down pour of a rain storm, with thunder & lighting as we headed gunge-ho for the barn (I was always scared to death-of course I didn't want them to know!) I always thought it was so cool, they got to drive the cars and trucks all the time no matter what the age. I learned to drive back there, driving around the quansit's to practice my skills, with the push button car and anything with gas in it. During our young adult years we all seemed to have different agenda's and often times missed each other, the reunions would allow catch up time. We married and had families of our own, I know Amanda and Chase were her pride and joy and will be forever.I just want to say with heartfelt tears, Cousin Sandra will be missed by all. She had many struggles during her life and only god will know why she was called home early. She will forever be my red headed cousin from South Dakota with dimples and a bright smile. All my Love, Janelle ~ Janelle Hampton 25702 SR 9 NE,Arlington, Wa.98223 (6/16/2012)
• We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughters. Praying for peace in your time if sorrow. ~ David and Theresa Marten Edwards, CA (6/16/2012)
• the words I'm sorry just isn't enough. Please remember: Not gone; just gone ahead♥ Love to all of you during these difficult days. ~ Marilyn Parrish Glendale, AZ (6/16/2012)
• She is finally at peace and with Grandma Bea and grandma Ruth. I am so sorry and my arms are around you with strength and love and if I can do anything besides pray please let me know. I love you all and wish I was physically there to hug you and cry with you. ~ Jean and Joe Montoya New Mexico (6/16/2012)
• Today is a day to remember Sandra. I remember all of the great times I had with her on the ranch.
  I remember how wonderfully she took care of her grandmother Ruth. She knew when she needed a drink of water and jumped right up and got it for her. Sandra also knew when Ruth was getting tired. What a gift to have this instinct.
  Love,
  ~ Barbara Vesaas Milwaukee, WI (6/16/2012)
• Bill, Marsha, & families, We are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other. Joann & Les ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip (6/16/2012)
• So sorry for your loss !! Remember all the good times you had with Sandra . She took such pride in taking care of her Grandma Ruth & Aunt Edna . She will be waiting with open arms . Our thoughts & prayers are with you all . ~ Susan & Jack Heinz Philip SD (6/16/2012)
• Bill and Marsha & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you durng this difficut time. Hugs from both of us. ~ Ken & Lynn Hartman Chattanooga TN (6/16/2012)
• Bill and Marsha and family May God's loving arms wrap around you in this time of sorrow. My love and prayers. Joan ~ Joan Kirchhevel Rapid City, SD (6/16/2012)
• Dear Marsha, Bill & family,
  We are so sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. Losing your child, no matter what age, is so very hard. God be with you all. ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (6/16/2012)
• Dammit Sandy.
  ...Wish I could have known how so very sad you were. I cried to see your pic in the obits. You still got those cute dimples and such a sweet smile. We had good times at you grandparent's ranch and with your then pet monkey,Charlie I believe. I loved the coolness of your basement in the summertime as we listened to some relative of yours sing country and played the days away in carefree chidhood. You always made me laugh and we shared so many thoughts of growing up. You were my best-friend before you moved away. I love the sunflowers you got for your funeral, its so like you, a sunflower. I've thought of you through the years and had hoped we could re-connect some day. I stopped to see you when I was in Philip but you were not there. I don't know what to say. I prayed that you would be free from the Quandries of this world that surrounded you... Its so bitter-sweet. Bitter for the loss of a life longed for but sweet for the freedom you now have. And you ARE FREE. I thought of you a lot these past weeks and if I were to have money I would have sent you a bouquet of forget-me-nots and daizies. And the song 'I'll fly away' would play for you in the mountains. Oh Sandy, I do believe you ARE free at last, may your spirit soar high and happy... God speed to your family.
  Love in friendship,
  Lorna ~ Lorna Squires Groethe 107 E. Anamosa St. (6/16/2012)
• We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family thru this difficult time. ~ Vincent and Mary Schofield Midland (6/16/2012)