Alexander William “Sandy” Barclay, age 74, of Jordan passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana surrounded by his family.
Sandy was born on August 10, 1941 in Jordan, Montana, the son of Alex S. and Doris Jeanette McKnight. He attended Flat Creek School through the 8th grade. After the 8th grade he worked for Boyd Isaac, Francis Henning, Jappy Likes, Edgar Loomis and Keith Kibler. He hauled hay to Washington for Keith, where he met his first wife Jean Austin and her daughter Judy Kay. Sandy and Jean were soon married and his family grew when his daughters Wanda, Anita and Sandra were born. He worked at various jobs. Feedlots occupied most of his time but he also worked for Eldorado Stone and travelled around hanging stone on Texaco stations. He hauled fertilizer for Simplot and worked on irrigated farms in eastern Washington. Sandy moved back to Montana with his family to help on his father’s ranch on Flat Creek when his father was injured during the winter of 1978-1979. He also worked for the county mowing roads, ditches and spraying weeds. He married Leah Cole in 1980 and gained two stepsons, Quinn and Jed Jessen.
Sandy purchased the family ranch and he and Leah worked both of their ranches and commercial fished. He helped Leah with Central and Western Order Buyers when he wasn’t holding down the fort. He took over the Van Norman mail route when his Mother retired in 1988. He later hauled the Brusett route. He hauled the mail for almost 30 years. Sandy retired from the ranch, but continued to do his mail route up until the time of his death.
Sandy’s favorite pastime was dancing and playing music. He enjoyed working in the yard and helping his neighbors whenever he could. He liked to carpenter around the house. He helped to finish the log home that he and Leah lived in when they moved to Jordan in 2000.
Sandy is survived by his three daughters: Wanda Fogle and her husband Chuck Littleton of Miles City, MT; Anita Pluhar of Jordan, MT; and Sandra Barclay of Miles City, MT; a step daughter Judy Kay Barr of Zillah, Washington; two step-sons: Quinn Jessen of Miles City, MT and Jed Jessen of Jordan, MT; and his mother Doris Barclay of Jordan, MT; a sister-in-law Melba Currey of Jordan, MT; fourteen grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sandra Joy; his father, Alex Barclay; and his wife, Leah Cole.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Jordan is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Garfield County Ambulance Service or Garfield County Fair Board for maintenance of the Fair and Rodeo grounds.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 5, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, MT
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Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Jay and Deb Terrett says
Holding all of you close on our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by your memories of such a great Daddy… He loved you all so much!
Bobby & Jennifer & Taelynn Ericson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandy’s family and friends. Sandy will be missed by everyone! He was a special man who always had a kind word for everyone. He and Daddy will be together again in Heaven as I know spending time together was always a great joy to both of them!
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy to all of Sandy’s Family,
He was a wonderful man and will greatly be missed
Debbie Weyer says
To all who loved Sandy, you have my deepest sympathy. He was a great guy. “DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal” author unknown.
mizi beecher says
So sorry to hear about your loss prayers to all god bless
Glenn Crawford says
My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy’s family and friends.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Sandy’s Family May you find comfort in all the great memories and in Gods Love.
John and Lillian Loomis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of Sandy’s family!! We will sure miss him, he was a great guy , always had a smile and ready to visit! ” See you later Cuz” as Sandy would say!!
Robert and Carol McNutt says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of a cherished Father, Uncle,and friend. Sandy was one of the people in Garfield Co. We will never forget.
LauraLee (Blankenship) Kalloch Beeler says
My most sincere condolences to the family(s). I loved Grandpa Sandy. He was such a joy to be around…I will never forget waking up to his music…WOW! He had such talent and a fabulous dancer too. You couldn’t ask for a nicer person to know and converse with. This world lost a treasure.
Karen Barnes says
My sympathy to all of Sandy’s family – may all of your good memories give you comfort at this time. He will be missed by many
Jerry and Lori Murnion says
our thoughts and Prayers are with you guys, Sandy was a great friend, we will miss him a lot.
Bob and Rose Beste says
Thoughts and prayers to the Barclay family.
sally Fitch Ness says
Prayers and Gods healing hand on your hearts
Roxi Burrows says
Our hugs and prayers are with Sandy’s family. So sorry for your loss.
Leah LaVoie says
Sandy was a true gem! He will be missed but his memory will live forever.
Alroy, Tasha (Buxcel), and Devin Solle says
Our prayers are with you and your family. I have many fond memories of Sandy growing up and he will be missed by many.
Susan Rogge says
My condolences to you. I enjoyed seeing and dancing with Sandy last summer. Good memories. He will be missed dearly.
Rod and Sysan Wukjersib says
Thoughts and Prayers for your family.
Shanie Williams Wells says
Sending you all lots of Thoughts and Prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Virgil and Carol Hellyer says
Sorry for your loss.
Donovan Currey says
We send our prayers. We know how great a person Sandy was and that he will be missed. May God send you his grace and comfort during this difficult time. Donovan, Heather and Kids
Gena Mendez says
The Angels are two steppin’ in Heaven! Love you and will miss dancin’ up a storm with you on our treasured visits to Jordan?
Mary Alice Murnion says
So sorry for your loss. It is never easy to say good bye to someone you love, but it does help to know he is in a far better place, where the music never ends.
Dusty Jessen says
You’re home grandpa… Where the grass is green, chores are done and endless music playing for you and all you love. I miss you already and will see you again one day. I love you grandpa.
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Tonya, Dusty & Boys,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Prayers & Love
Beverly Mackie says
Will always have fond memories of Sandy (Dad). So sorry for your loss.. Big hugs and love to the family… Xo
Rick & Dee Abbott says
Sandy and family:
You have our deepest sympathies for your loss. We pray that God showers you with His love, comfort and peace.
Melinda (Barclay) Geroux says
Staying at Uncle Sandy’s was such a treat for our Barclay Family Reunion. After a fun night of dancing uptown, we got back to his place and he sat and picked on his guitar. I had wished the night would never end. He was a treasure and joy to be around. I will cherish his memory always.
Pepper and Max Werner says
Sandy, we will miss you terribly. Know how much you meant to us! You’re forever in our hearts!
June & Pete Minow says
Sandra,
Extending our sympathy in the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dorthy Ley says
So sorry for your loss just last week I was enjoying watching him dance up a storm on Facebook.