Pearl LaVerne Sander

Throughout her life, Pearl's two greatest loves were her family and faith. As the matriarch of her family, Pearl was cherished by eight children, 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

One of the ways Pearl expressed her love for her family was through cooking, canning, and baking. Her specialty was baking fresh bread, as well as pies, cakes, cookies, donuts, and caramel rolls.

In addition to cooking and baking, Pearl was an avid and entrepreneurial gardener. Pearl maintained her own greenhouse and sold starter plants she grew out of her home. A skilled seamstress, Pearl also sewed clothing for each of her children when they were young, as well as detailed bridal party gowns.

Always a devout follower of Christ, Pearl was an active member of her church and ministries and an intercessory prayer. Pearl’s final four years were spent in the loving care of the staff at Walker Methodist Care Center in South Minneapolis, where she was fondly known as “Pearlie.” She was known for being a comfort to others having a difficult day, and regularly engaged in activities until two weeks before her passing. She left this life knowing she would soon be in the loving hands of her Lord and Savior.

Pearl is preceded in death by siblings Dick Sander and Joan MacMillan; and grandson Jamie Tramm.

Pearl is survived by:

Muriel & Rik Wenell

- Kathy & Mike Yoakam

Jonathan & Hollianne

- Dave & Amy Wenell

Jaxon

Marilyn & Doug Shehane

- Beth & Bryan Shehane/Swiontek

- Judy Shehane

Gina & Keith Tramm

- Ben & Nicole Tramm

Joshua & Andrew

- John & Jennifer Tramm

Maria, Hans & Gloria

Ray & Penny Sander

- Sheri Sander-Silva & Mike Silva

- Heather & Parker Hageman

Avery, Carter & Finley

Jerome Sander

- Jackie Bonneville and Seth Welborn

- Jenna Sander & Mark Sharp

Jaison, Jaxson & Marcus

Della & John Schenck

- Erica & Mike Mathews

McKenna, Brooklyn, Aria, Asher

-Thomas Tollefson

Daniel Sander

Ellen & Ron Doran

Nathan

Pearl's memorial service will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 (visitation one hour prior and lunch following service) at Serenity Village Community Church at 4100 Douglas Drive North in Crystal, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Oasis World Ministries (P.O. Box 2244, Maple Grove MN, 55311; oasisworldministries.org).

Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home,

New Hope, Minnesota

763-535-4112

www.kapalaglodekmalone.com