Howard Sherwood, age 93, of White River, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Wood Community Hall in Wood. Burial will follow at the Winner City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Mason Funeral Home in Winner from 5:00-7:00 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 PM. Howard Louis Sherwood, age 93, of White River, South Dakota passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 30, 2015. Howard was born on January 20, 1922 to John and Nellie Sherwood on their homestead northeast of Wood, South Dakota where the family of two girls and five boys grew up. Howard took to the family business of ranching, and he dedicated his life to becoming a successful rancher. Howard met the love of his life, Opal Jean (McIver) Sherwood, at a café in White River where she and her twin sister, Ora, worked as waitresses. He married Opal on April 3, 1951. Through good and bad times, they raised eight children: Les, Dave, Lila, Donna, Teresa, Terry, Julie, and Troy. Howard was dedicated to his wife, his children, and his ranch. His many grandchildren and great grandchildren played a special part in his life. He worked day in and day out, almost never leaving the ranch for more than a day. When it came to providing for his family or the maintenance of the ranch, no job was beyond Howard. His passion was his registered roan quarter horses. He was an experienced ranch hand, farmer, and mechanic. He was also a Cody Township Board Member for 31 years. For many years he worked as a lineman for the Wood Telephone Company. In his younger days, he enjoyed calling square dances. Howard's favorite time of year was branding time. He was even recognized in the Tri-State Livestock Magazine for celebrating his 50 + years of calf roping. He is survived by: three sons, Leslie (Lois) Sherwood of White River, Terry (Melissa) Sherwood of Blackhawk, and Troy Sherwood of White River; three daughters, Lila Putnam of Mitchell, Teresa Sherwood of White River, and Julie (Todd) Lamphier of Leavenworth, Kansas; 21 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one brother, Benjamin Sherwood of Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nellie; his beloved wife, Opal; son, David; daughter, Donna; three brothers, Irvin, Edwin, and Everett; and two sisters, Margaret and Arlene. Howard will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.