Sanford Kingsley Loomis

Loomis, Sanford Kingsley 88 of Minnetonka, passed away quietly on June 4, 2017, of natural causes. He was a former resident of Edina for over 60 years, living mainly in the Morningside area. The last few years he and Lois lived at Beacon Hill Commons, Minnetonka. Born Sept. 30, 1928 in Mason City, IA to Jennie May (Sanford) and Paul N. Loomis. He attended local Mason City schools, enlisted at age 17, and served with the US Army in the Philippines at the close of WWII. He graduated from Hamline Univ. and did graduate work in economics at the U of MN where he was affiliated with Beta Theta Pi. His entire career was in the grain trade with several major firms. The last 25 years were on the trading floor of the Mpls Grain Exchange as a member and director. He was a longtime member and elder of Christ Presbyterian Church of Edina. He served in many of their ministries and also with the Twin Cities Presbytery. A Mason for over 66 years, he was a charter member of Edina Lodge #343 now merged with Lake Harriet Lodge #277 AF&AM. He also had belonged to Mpls. Scottish Rite and Zuhrah Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, but survived by his wife and best friend of almost 63 years, Lois (Hunter) Loomis; son William N. (LouAnn) Loomis, daughter Jane E. (Jeffrey) Johnson, sons Edward S (Lauren) Loomis, and James H. Loomis; four grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren, plus a sister, Alice Guiher. Sandy, a firm believer in the Calvinist sovereignty of God, was almost always upbeat, and a born optimist. He was a lifelong fan of Gopher athletics but enjoyed seeing any good ballgame. He also had great interest in genealogy. He belonged and served with the MN Society of Mayflower Descendants and the MN Huguenot Society. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Seniors' Committee of Christ Presbyterian Church of Edina or The Salvation Army. Memorial Service 11AM Friday, June 9 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Rd, Edina with visitation one hour prior. Burial in the family lot at Lakewood Cemetery, Mpls. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Sanford Kingsley Loomis

June 4, 2017

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