Helen Sandy

Helen Sandy, age 83 of Westhope, North Dakota, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at a Bismarck hospital. Burial will be at the Westhope Cemetery, Westhope, North Dakota.

Helen Sandy, a daughter of Willis and Emily (Gervais) McGuire, was born on April 12, 1937 at Carpio, North Dakota.

She grew up in Newburg, North Dakota and graduated from Newburg High School in 1955. On June 25, 1955, she married John (Jack) Sandy at the St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Westhope, North Dakota. They lived in Tioga until moving to Newburg, North Dakota in 1959. In 1968, they moved to a farm north of Westhope, North Dakota. Through the years, Helen worked numerous jobs in Westhope, North Dakota.

Jack passed away on January 8, 2016. Helen continued to make her home on the farm near Westhope, North Dakota.

She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic church in Westhope, North Dakota where she was active with the religious education program, CYO and the Altar Society. She enjoyed going to her children’s and grand children’s activities, quilting, genealogy, and hosting bonfires in her backyard. Her competitive nature was often on display while playing cards and other various games amongst friends and family.

She is survived by children, Brad (Sally) Sandy of Bismarck, North Dakota; Barb (Jim) Gall of Royersford, Pennsylvania; Bruce Sandy of Chattaroy, Washington; LaDonna (Larry) Ballantyne of Westhope, North Dakota; Larry (Kim) Sandy of Velva, North Dakota; Jon (Tristen) Sandy of Minot, North Dakota; Patty (Darin) Baumgartner of Bismarck, North Dakota; and Jennifer (Wayne) Harvison of Bismarck, North Dakota;

And 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ann Maria and 3 brothers and 2 sisters.