Marcia Joleen Sand

Marcia "Marci" Joleen Sand was born on October 15, 1970 in Coon Rapids to Swede and Gen Sand. Sister to Caroline and Doug, Marci was the baby. Due to a brain injury during the birth process, Marci endured several physical and mental deficits that would remain with her for her entire life. She was not expected to live and was baptized upon birth by nurse Judy at Mercy Hospital, due to her heart stopping a couple of times and the expectation that she was not going to live. But she made it! Marci did not walk until she was four due to slight cerebral palsy among other neurological issues. But she would not let that get in her way! She was fiercely independent - to a fault sometimes - and made sure she told you that she did not need any help. What we loved about Marci, also made us worry about Marci because she could get anywhere and do whatever she wanted because no one was going to tell her different and she had no boundaries. Marci died at Mercy Hospital on October 24th due to a severe head injury she sustained on October 23rd when she was hit by a car while riding her bike. Marci graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1989 and worked at various jobs throughout her life. She really liked her current job at Walmart and she was in the best place than she had been in a few years. She was happy. She did not have a driver's license, so her mode of transportation involved bus (she knew the MTC routes better than the MTC dispatchers), NorthStar train, her feet and her beloved blue three-wheel bike. She would amaze all of us with her whereabouts and we always wondered 'how did she get THERE?'. There were "Marci sightings" all over and both friends and family would let us know that they saw Marci somewhere. She loved playing poker, doing a bit of gambling, along with being devoted to the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. Her biggest devotion was to her family. Especially her nephews, Noah, Lane and Isaac and her niece, Kylie. They were her life, and she always wanted to know what they were all up to, how many fish they caught, talking sports and just being with them and her family. She was a loyal friend and neighbor and was always willing to help those that needed - or SHE thought they did - help. With the help of her parents, especially her mom, Marci was able to have a life that, although had many challenges, allowed her to be independent and have the love and utmost devotion needed to allow her to live as happy a life as she could. Marci's legacy will live on because she chose to be an organ donor. She will save up to eight people and help upwards of 150 more. What a blessing and a gift. Marci had her way of doing things. Plain and simple. But our lives are forever changed because she will not be with us at family meals, holidays, playing Left Right Center, hearing her yell "Seven Come Eleven" when playing a dice game or whatever we do as a family. When you watch a Vikings game and hear "SKOL" think of Marci, when you hear "Scoring for the Minesota Wild" think of Marci, when you see a blue three wheeled bike think of Marci. We will. God bless Marci. She is walking and talking and laughing with her dad, Swede, and she is perfect. God has her and she is in good hands.

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Marcia Joleen Sand

October 15, 1970 - October 24, 2024

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Marcia Joleen Sand

October 15, 1970 - October 24, 2024

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