Esther P. Sand

Esther Pauline (Bush) Sand, born March 1, 1948, went home to be with her Savior May 15, 2021. She is survived by son Shawn Sand (Brenda) of Fairbury; daughter Melissa Shetler (Mark) of El Dorado Hills, CA; grandson Jacob Sand (Morgan) and great-grandson Jagger of Jansen; granddaughter Jessica Doran (Tyler) and great-granddaughter Navi of Fairbury. Esther was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her former husband Jim Sand of Endicott and her half-brother Alan Bush (Kim) of Fairbury as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Esther was born in Fairbury to Cleveland and Viola Bush and had three brothers Cleveland, Robert and Lester, all deceased. In 2013, she retired from NAPA Auto Parts in Elko, Nevada and moved back to Fairbury. She was an active member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed studying her Bible, doing arts and crafts, spending time with family, visiting children at her daughter-in-law’s daycare, and watching television game shows. Esther had a vibrant Christian faith which proved to be her strength during various difficult battles with cancer. She is now at peace and will be fondly remembered by family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.  Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.