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October 25, 1952- October 11, 2023. In the morning hours of October 11, 2023, William Edward “Ed” Sands, 70, passed away at home in Platte City, MO. He was a retired Park Ranger from the US Army Corps of Engineers and a US Army veteran.

Ed is remembered by family and friends for his love of family and friends, his smile and willingness to help others. Ed was a nature and animal lover, avid hunter, …

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I met Ed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, in 1973.  He was transferred to Fort Sam Houston, TX, a few months later, and I…

I met Ed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, in 1973.  He was transferred to Fort Sam Houston, TX, a few…

I met Ed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, in 1973.  He was transfe…

Had so many good times with Ed and Phyllis back in the day.  I stood up for Phyllis at their wedding and even spent the…
Had so many good times with Ed and Phyllis back in the day.  I stood up for Phyllis at their weddin…
Had so many good times with Ed and Phyllis back in the day.  I s…
Hard to believe my big brother Ed is gone. So many memories, mostly of when I was just a kid and later, when he would d…
Hard to believe my big brother Ed is gone. So many memories, mostly of when I was just a kid and la…
Hard to believe my big brother Ed is gone. So many memories, mos…

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What were Ed's favorite tv shows?
He loved watching MeTV
He loved watching MeTV
He loved watching MeTV
What were Ed's favorite ways to spend free time?
Riding his motorcycles, golfing, spending time with family. He used to absolutely lo…
Riding his motorcycles, golfing, spending time with family. He used to absolutely love fishing…
Riding his motorcycles, golfing, spending time with family. He used to absolutely love fishing and hunting when he was …

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Born

October 25th, 1952
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Passed away

October 11th, 2023
Platte City, MO

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Leavenworth National Cemetery

150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048
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Mr. William "Ed" Sands