Sarah Ann Strand, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2018. Born September 15, 1948 in Hancock, Michigan to Charles and Helmi (Kivari) Hongisto, Sarah was one of eight siblings. She had a lifelong passion for dogs. She trained and fostered dogs throughout her life and helped to start a humane shelter in Hancock, Michigan, in the 1970’s. She loved the beauty of the outdoors, often marveling, “Isn’t nature amazing?” She was an artist and loved to doodle mountains, flowers, and dogs. She had a passion for music and singing. Sarah loved decorating her home, but her favorite was decorating for Christmas. Her home was always warm and welcoming. After retirement, she and her husband, Bruce, traveled all over the US in their motor home. Sarah loved sharing that wanderlust, and all the beauty of the United States, with the love of her life.
She was preceded in death by her son, Derek Strand, and her parents.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Bruce Strand; her children, Lori (Dave) Moen, Charles (Deborah) Strand, Emily (Rob) Sack, and Nora (Dan) Sanfilippo; her fourteen grandchildren; and her two great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00am at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In honor of Sarah, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with medical expenses.
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