Obituary of Jane F. Sand

Jane F. Sand passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 78. Born in Brewster, NY, she was a long time resident of Franklin Lakes, a faithful member of the Franklin Lakes Baptist Church for over 45 years, served as Sunday school teacher, Awana leader and participated in many other ministries. Before retiring, she was a Tax preparer at H& R Block in Fairlawn. Jane was friendly and outgoing with a welcoming smile. She had the gift of hospitality and showed her love and the Lord Jesus by sharing her home as a ministry to others and a haven for her family. She was an avid reader, had many interests, enjoyed sewing, crafting, and home decorating. She had a love for animals especially birds. Jane and her husband, Norman, enjoyed travelling and experienced many years of camping adventures with their family. Jane is predeceased by her husband Norman (2012) and is survived by her cherished children: Sharon I. Mish, her husband Walter, Robert M. Sand, his wife Teena, Raymond S. Sand, his wife Kim; loving grandchildren Jennifer, her husband Jonathan, Christina, her husband Danny, Daniel, Gregory, Katelyn, Kendra, Matthew, Nathaniel, his wife Alana, Peter and Olivia; great grandchildren Brian, Joshua, Victoria, Aiden & Julia; two sisters, Marion and Katherine. Jane is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Flemington. Contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s New Jersey, 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 203, Roseland, NJ 07068.