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Sandra Ann Hillman

February 1, 1945 — June 1, 2025

Livingston

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Hillman passed away on June 1, 2025, of natural causes, she was 80 years old.

Sandy was born February 1, 1945, in Waupun, WI, to Helena and Michael Melody. She was later adopted by Barney Vande Kolk. She was raised in Brandon, WI until she moved to Bozeman, MT in 1967. There she met Gary Hillman and they were married September 19, 1969. They lived in Gallatin Gateway and Belgrade before settling in Livingston in 1974. They later divorced and Sandy moved back to Wisconsin, where she lived until late 2024.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Barbara Hillman (Bandon Lewis), former husband, Gary Hillman, step-children, Twila Hillman, Lee Hillman (Brenda Waters), and Tammy Lewis, great grandchildren Zoey and Jasper Cave and sister, Rose (Kerwin) Klumpers all of Livingston, brothers, Howard (Rachel) Vande Kolk of Ripon, WI, Mike Vande Kolk of Brillion WI, Brad (Jean) Vande Kolk of Van Dyne, WI and many nieces and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Helena (Sally) and Barney Vande Kolk and Michael Melody and her granddaughter, Cassandra (Cassi) Cave.

Sandy loved her family, friends and her animals and will be dearly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held for Sandy at 11:00 a.m. on July 29, 2025, at Sacajawea Park in Livingston, officiated by Justin Sutherland of Mountain Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend.

To send a floral arrangement from our local florist please contact Paradise Flowers of Livingston at (406) 333-2247, email at flowers@paradiseflowersmt.com or visit their website at www.paradiseflowersmt.com

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