Nancy Louise (Gandrud) Sundvold, 77, formerly of Culbertson, died Aug. 17, 2025, at her home in Jordan.
She was the third child born to Joseph and Marie (Green) Gandrud in Sidney She grew up in a lively household alongside her siblings, Joey Jr., Judy and Debbie. Family was never without its ups and downs, but love always tied them together.
After graduating from Culbertson High School, she stepped boldly into the next chapter of her life. On May 28, 1966, she married the love of her youth, Duane Sundvold. Together, they built a home filled with devotion, hard work and laughter as they welcomed three children: Sonja Beck, Rick Sundvold and Heidi Sundvold.
Her life was touched by profound loss, including the death of her husband, Duane, in 1984, and her son, Rick, in 1994. Though her heart endured more than its share of grief and hardship, she carried forward with quiet strength and resilience, leaning on her faith and cherishing the blessings of her children and grandchildren.
She had a gift for people, and that gift shined brightest in the years she spent managing bars. Though she never touched alcohol herself, she was known for her steady hand, quick wit and the way she could make anyone feel welcome the moment they walked through the door. Some of the places she left her mark were The Ranchers Bar in Jordan, the Montana Bar in Culbertson and JJ’s in Circle. With her unforgettable poofy hair, great fashion sense, warm smile and a Virginia Slim cigarette often in hand (at least until smoking was outlawed indoors and later when her stroke finally convinced her to give it up), she became a familiar face to
