Violet Sand was born November 24, 1913 in Union County, South Dakota to parents Peder and Julia (Christensen) Abrahamson. She entered into death September 28, 2011 in Viborg, SD at the age of 97 years, 10 months and four days. Violet was baptized and confirmed at Brule Creek Lutheran Church where she is a current member. In earlier years she sang in the church choir and was also the church custodian for many years. February 27, 1940 Violet married Harvey Sand in Sioux City. The couple lived and farmed near Nora, SD. Violet will be remembered as being an excellent cook and baker. Her parents, husband, nine brothers and seven sisters preceded her in death. Among those surviving include her son, Vernon Sand and his wife, Daisy of Sioux Falls; grandson, Wade Sand and his wife Melissa of Sioux Falls; granddaughter, Stacy Sand of Aurora, CO; two great-grandchildren, Ayden and Adyson Sand; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Elvera Wilken of Alcester. The family requests memorials to Brule Creek Lutheran Church. Funeral services for Violet will be 10AM Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Spink, SD with visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church.