Gary Dean Sandilands

Gary Dean Sandilands, 82, of Fishers, Indiana passed away December 31, 2025. He was born May 15, 1943 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois to the late Jay and Pauline (Zea) Sandilands. Gary was a graduate of Paris High School, Paris, IL, and attended the University of Illinois. He proudly served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard for six years and married Sally A. Toy in 1976. Gary began his career in retail management with Lehman’s Clothing Store, Paris, IL. He went on to become a store manager and buyer for Carson Pirie Scott and Meis Departments Stores, and finally did outside sales for Sam’s Club, retiring in 2005. Gary was an avid fan of the University of Illinois football and basketball programs, the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Cubs. They loved to travel and lived in Venice, Florida for several years before returning to Indiana. After retirement, Gary and Sally enjoyed having coffee with friends and making new ones at the local Panera Bread. This caused the group to form a “Panera Club” and Gary was always dubbed the President and Founder. He carried this on in Terre Haute, Fishers and in Venice, Florida too! He never met a stranger or a cup of coffee he didn’t like. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sally A. Sandilands; stepsons, Robert Reeter (Suzi) of Alexandria, IN, and Michael Reeter (fiancée Danielle) of Granite City, IL; grandchildren, Cole, Brady, Blain, Brody, Bailey and Emily; great-granddaughter, Ella; brother, Bill Sandilands of Indianapolis, IN; sister, Lona Parrish (John) of Overland Park, KS; nephew, Michael Parrish (Marcella) of Olathe, KS; nieces, Kimberly Coleman (Will) of Overland Park, KS and Jodi Fuller of Handford, CA; brothers-in-law, Bob Fleenor of Lawrenceville, IL, and Jim Toy (Gisele) of Clinton, OH; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Bobbye Fleenor and Carol Sandilands. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Edgar County Cemetery, Paris, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Gary Dean Sandilands

May 15, 1943 - December 31, 2025