John Sands Obituary
Born: April 28, 1949 in Estherville, Iowa
Died: October 15, 2024 in Big Lake, Minnesota
Celebration of Life: Friday, October 25th, 2024, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Mississippi Crossings Event Center Banquet Room, in Champlin, Minnesota
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Ernie and Ruth Sands
Survived By: Wife, Linda Schiffer; Siblings, Lyn Sands, Frank (Patty) Sands, Barb Hennen, Tom (Julie) Sands; Children, Elizabeth (Wayne) Snyder, Adam (Samantha) Sands, Theodore (Sarah) Sands, Joseph (Alisa) Sands, Rebecca (Scott) Sands, Joshua (Amy) McArthur, Jeremiah Gebhart, Heidi (Nathan) Oknich, Michael (Rachel) McArthur, Zachary (Kristina) Sands; 35 Grandchildren; Many Nieces and Nephews; Best Paw Children, Spunky, Taffy, Spud, Mia, Bella, Buddy, and Gauge
Final Resting Place: Gulf of Mexico
John enjoyed a full childhood, growing up on the farm. He graduated with a law degree and served the people practicing family law. Later, he found his true calling in accounting. He loved his family with all his heart and always helped anyone in need. His laughter brought joy to so many hearts. He made the world a more beautiful place.
Services will be livestreamed at: John's Celebration of Life
Meeting ID: 884 0811 4367
Passcode: 7hZpMs
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