Marjean Edna Sanford

Marjean Edna Sanford, age 83, of Fibre, Michigan, died June 7, 2017, at the home of her daughter in Lansing, Michigan. She and her twin sister, Marjorie were born December 9, 1933, at home in Fibre to Louis Victor and Edna M. (Steele) Sylvester. Marjean grew up in Fibre where she attended a one room schoolhouse and then she attended and graduated from Rudyard High School. She married Alonzo William Sanford on February 14, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They made their home in Fibre and they had three children. When the children were all in school, Marjean worked for the Intermediate School District as the Secretary to the Superintendent for several years. With the children grown, she traveled with Alonzo as he worked around the country as job supervisor on large construction jobs. She worked as bookkeeper and payroll secretary on the same projects Alonzo worked. Fibre was always home so that was where they returned when they retired. Marjean was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Marjean was very active and enjoyed physical activities like cross country skiing and biking, but also faithfully used indoor exercise equipment when the weather outdoors didn’t cooperate. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and playing cards, often with friends in a card club. Marjean is survived by her son, Herbert (Addie) Sanford of Port Huron, Michigan; daughter, Sherry Markey of Lansing; grandchildren, Jean Huntley, David (Holly) Sanford, Alyssa Sanford, Alonzo Sanford, Jennifer Markey, Amanda (Johnny) Synett, Richard Markey, Dennis Markey, and John Markey; and great grandchildren, Alexis, Justin, Clay, Savannah, Jacob, Eli, Autumn, Shelly, Allan, Noah, Corinne, Cassandra, Cole, and Carter. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Desrocher of Sault Ste. Marie; twin sister, Marjorie St. Louis of Fibre; twin brothers, Roger Sylvester of Fibre, and Ronald Sylvester of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews; and her very special friend, Edward Nuding of Ceresco, Michigan. Marjean was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo in 2000; son, Dennis William Sanford in 1971; and sisters, Eileen Kemp and Diane McDaniel. Services will be held Monday, June 19, at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Rod Case conducting the service. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Bruce Township, Michigan.

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Marjean Edna Sanford

December 9, 1933 - June 7, 2017