Beulah Jean Sand 1939 - 2021

SAND, SCOTT, SIEFKE, BOTCHER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 7/3/2021 at 15:46:25

Beulah J. Sand, age 81, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Anthon United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa, with Lay Pastor Shirley Nelson and Clif Cockburn officiating. Committal Services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at the Anthon United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic masks and social distancing are encouraged.
The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

Beulah Jean Sand, age 81, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

Beulah was born on December 27, 1939, the daughter of Carl and Opal (Scott) Siefke. She was married to Robert Ardel Botcher in which they had 3 children. After Robert passed away, Beulah married Edward Roger Sand.

Beulah worked part-time as a Postal Clerk until she became the Postmaster of the Anthon Iowa Post Office. She was a very active member in her community. Beulah helped organize The Little Sioux Valley Country Picnics and was on many Centennial Committees. She served on the Anthon City Council for several years and was an active member of the Anthon Women’s Auxiliary. Beulah was an excellent cook and baker.

Those left to cherish memories of her are her husband of 56 years, Roger Sand of Anthon, IA; daughters Deanna (Phil) Adler of Anthon, IA and Dennise (Tim) Collins of Medina, OH; son Dennis (Jennifer) Botcher of Spencer, IA; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister Betty (Larry) Pierce of Correctionville, IA; brother Brad Siefke of Correctionville, IA; and brother-in-law Sam Jenkins of Washta, IA; extended family and friends.

Beulah was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Opal Siefke; infant sister Bernice Siefke; sister Janet Jenkins; brother Bernard “Butch” Siefke; first husband Robert Ardel Botcher; and parents-in-law Nick and Opal Sand.