Rachelle Rose (Brisbin) Sando, our loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away September 17th, 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Rachelle was born December 8th, 1956 in Butte, Montana to Robert and Ruth Brisbin. It was at an early age that Rachelle's love for animals became evident. All of the photos taken of her usually included a dog, cat, or a horse. During her childhood, she spent lots of time with her best friend, Rita Keenan. They were nearly inseparable, and to this day, Rita and Rachelle shared a special bond similar to that of sister's. In Rachelle's younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding and O-Mok-Sees with her older brother, Bob, and father, Big Bob.
She graduated from Butte High School in 1975 and then started her career at Montana Power Company. In 1989, she married John Sando. Two years later, they welcomed their daughter, Shandell. Shortly after having their daughter, Rachelle left her job at the Montana Power and became a stay-at-home mom. In 1993, they were blessed with their son, Sonny. Rachelle lived life through her kids eyes and always supported them in their extracurricular activities. Sonny enjoyed sports and Shandell took after her mom's love for animals. Rachelle and Shandell could often be found riding their horses together. Rachelle was also an active member in the Butte Petticoat Patrol.