Shirley Joyce Sands Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Joyce Sands of Hermiston, Oregon, born in Lostine, Oregon, who passed away at the age of 90, on June 15, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Joyce Sands to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Shirley's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Shirley's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Smith and Alice Smith (Henderson); her daughter Betty Shatto; her sisters, Sharon and Sharlene; and her granddaughter Stephanie.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Ritzer, Mary Beach, Barbara McLean and Michael Ritzer. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; many extended family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Hermiston Cemetery (1400 US-395, Hermiston, OR 97838).
