16 Aug Harvey Sand

After 92 years, Harvey Frederick Sand peacefully left this world, early Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, 214 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND. A remembrance service will be held at 3:00 p.m.  Friday, August 16, 2019 at Augusta Place, 301 Lorrain Drive, Bismarck, ND.He began his life’s journey in Mohall, ND on January 20, 1927.

At the age of 14, he entered a lifelong career, working alongside his father, brother, wife, and son in the family’s blacksmith/welding shop. He graduated from Langdon High School in 1945 and joined the 164th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. Harvey spent his military service welding tanks in Japan, protected by his mother’s prayers that he would never see war.

Harvey first caught Eleanor Coffey’s attention with a sneaked wink, through the backseat window, of her father’s car; they became bride and groom on June 27, 1954 and raised five children. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Harvey honored the Lord and his community through his leadership in a variety of organizations including: the Presbyterian Church at state, local, and regional levels; Masonic organizations as Past Master for Lebanon Lodge, Eastern Star Grand Sentinel, and State Rainbow Dad; and the State of North Dakota as a two-term Senator (1993-2000). Additionally, he received the Scottish Rite 33 degree.

He was a generous man in many ways, picking up the tab, volunteering with the Langdon Volunteer Fire department, donating his O- blood, and anonymously sending flowers to each Langdon nursing home individual on their birthday. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and pinochle. A life learner, Harvey also loved to teach others to better their circumstances, especially by spreading the Rule of 72.

Harvey’s love continues to envelop his wife Eleanor; children Rosellen Sand, Bill (Karen) Sand, Jennifer (Kelly) Rasch, Susan (Michael) Simonson, Steve (Tandra Schmid) Sand; grandchildren Michael (Andrea) Sand, Joseph Sand, Katherine (Eric) Antonson, Carissa Rasch, Bryanna Rasch, Ellie Simonson, and Rose Simonson; sisters Jane Jaffee and Lavina Henschel as well as many nieces and nephews; and several granddogs and great granddogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Rosie (Schnable) Sand, brother-in-law Larry Jaffee, brother and sister-in-law Shirley and Phyllis (Newman) Sand, brother-in-law Elmer Henchel, and nephews Terry and Robert Henschel.The family wishes to thank the Augusta Place staff for their love and support.

Memorials are preferred to Rite Care Language Center, 1405 3rd St N, Fargo, ND 58102, or Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, 100 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202.