Sandra “Sandy” Lorraine Ross, age 82 of Billings, formerly of Terry went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022.
Sandy was born on October 12, 1939, in Miles City, MT. She was the daughter of Lorraine (Rasmussen) and Payton J. Shumaker Jr. She attended grade schools in Terry, MT and graduated from High School in 1957 in Bozeman, MT. She met James B. “Jim” Ross at college in College Place, WA and they were married on September 7, 1958, in Terry at the Presbyterian Church. They lived in Milton Freewater and Pendleton OR for a while after marriage then returned to Terry to work on the family ranch, where they had children, Kyle in 1961, Tracy 1962, followed by Cody 1966. They moved to Billings in the late 60’s to work for Connolly’s Saddlery followed by the purchase of Midland Orthopedics. In 1981 they moved to Walla Walla WA. where they purchased the Honda motorcycle dealership. Moving in 1986 to Denver CO. to manage a chain of orthopedic offices. Upon her mother’s death in 1997 they returned to Terry to live in her mothers home and purchased the Overland Cafe. Returning to Billings again in 2017 where they remained until the good Lord called her home.
Sandy and Jim always worked together no matter what business adventure they were in; they were in it together!
Sandy loved dogs, reading, storm chasing, and a good thunder and lightning storm. Most of all, she loved being with her family and engaged in anything they were involved in.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Joseph Raymond & Shawn Kyle; and her daughter Tracy. Sandy is survived by her husband Jim of 63 years; son Kyle (Starla) Ross and children: K.J., Kerrington, Rylie, Alix and Lauryn; Tracy’s children J’Kee and Madee; Cody (Gloria) Ross and their daughter Zoey. Her siblings: DeAn Small, Payton Jacob Shumaker III and Mark (Christine) Shumaker, also survived by numerous Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Grace Bible Church in Miles City, MT. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, 1732 S. 72nd Street West, Billings, MT 59103. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsonscom.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Prairie County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Prairie County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Terry, Montana 59349
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Elmer and Avid Spidel says
Jim and Family , we are so sorry to hear of your loss , Sandy is in the arms of the Lord . I pray the Lord comforts you through this time.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Jim and family, So sorry to hear about Sandy. P.J. 3rd and i were good friends. I worked for Jake the summer of 1964 that was when i first met Sandy. The Shumaker family were life long friends of ours. Rest In Peace Sandy.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Susan L Kohn says
Jim and family, DeAnn, PJ,, and Mark I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Stephanie Kaul says
Jim and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Sandy at the “Terry Breakfasts” in Billings. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Don Meidinger says
Jim and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy. The entire Terry Breakfast crew will miss her. May she rest in peace in Lord, and your family be comforted during your loss.
Alice Kranzler says
Jim and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I was just thinking of the rabbit hunting days when Sandy and I would tell you and Del that we saw a rabbit after it was too late for you two to get him. We had some good times together. Take care of yourself and your family.
Ann Rittal says
Thinking of you Jim and family. Sandy is healed and has no more pain. Knowing you will see her again helps through this difficult time. Will be praying for you knowing that God will be ever present to strengthen and help you each day.
Jim George says
Jim and family, sorry to hear about Sandy passing. My sincere condolences. I enjoyed our time together at Terry breakfast. Take care. God bless!
Tyler Pust says
Cody
Sorry about your loss of your mom
Paul Reukauf says
Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. You both were very kind to me while I was attending high school. Your place was like a second home.
Jean Trask Brown says
So sorry to hear about Sandy. She was so much like her Mom. We were just “down the road neighbors” of Shumakers Spent many hours swimming in “Jake”s pond” when the girls were on summer vacation and then eating Loraines cookies and drinking her coffee. And then got to see you and her married too. Good times.
Shannon Rohloff says
Jim and Family, I’m So Deeply Sorry to hear Sandy passed away.
My Heart Hurts for you!! She was such a Neat lady and I’m so Thankful to have met her and to be her Hair Stylist! I always Love and Enjoyed our time together!! Much Love, Big Hugs to you and Family!!
Naomi Kraft says
Sandy as always willing to be “the mom person”.
I will always cherish her spirit and love of adventure
She will ever be a part of my history. Love to all the go loves her. ~ Naomi Kraft
Walt Meske says
walt meske —-our hearts are heavy with sorrow, please know we hurt with you. we love you.
Jeena Christopherson says
I work with PJ and you were always his champion- he will miss you so much! Thank you for taking such good care of him~
Dea Hostetler says
Cody, so sorry to hear of your loss but so happy she is with Jesus and that you got to spent these last few months with her and your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Craig and Dea Hostetler