Donald R. Sands |
| Posted 2016-11-28 by mhenderson |
| Parker Pioneer, Parker, AZ Published on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 <<< Donald R. Sands, 85, passed away March 3, 2016 with his loving wife, Judy Sands, by his side. Don was born in Oklahoma April 30, 1930. He moved to California as a child with his mother, Opal Sands and father, Roy Sands, where they settled in Los Angeles, Calif. He attended USC after serving his country for three years. A true patriot, Don served in Korea from 1950-1953 as Master Sergeant, Company B, 160th Infantry Division, 40th Division. Don was also an accomplished painter and avid outdoors man. He loved to sail and at one point had multiple boats in different harbors across Southern California. Don enjoyed a long and successful career in sales and real estate before retiring. Don was also a tremendous humanitarian and booster for various public organizations and agencies across Big River and Parker. This included tireless and much dedicated work for the Parker Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He served as Parker board director, organized and led the People’s Day Parade. He was also involved with Take a Kid Fishing, Parker Main Street, Obtaining, the Big River American Legion and president of the Property Owner’s Association, to name a few. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Sands; sons Mark, James and David; daughter, April Mayes; granddaughters Naomi Solaiza-Mayes, Elizabeth Sands, Desiree Sands and Danielle Sands, grandsons Matthew Sands and Tyler Christian Mayes. Services are Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m., at Parker Funeral Home Chapel, with a military service at 11 a.m. at the Parker Cemetery. A celebration of life is at 1 p.m., at the Parker Senior Center, 1115 12th Street. Arrangements were provided by Director, Terry McCormack - Parker Funeral Home Chapel, 1704 South Ocotillo Ave., Parker, AZ 85344. 928-669-2156. |
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