Jane Branvold

V. Jane Branvold, 86, Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Jane was born Virginia Jane Sand, the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Sillerud) Sand. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. Jane married George Joyner on August 18, 1949. They raised a family while living in Minneapolis and then Moorhead, MN. Jane married Elmer Branvold on May 21, 1983. They lived in Grand Forks and spent many happy years together traveling to California and Arizona. Elmer died February 6, 2002. Jane has resided the past two years at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN. Jane was well known as an artist and craftsperson and was almost always working on a project for church or friends. She will long be remembered for her love of flamboyant, colorful clothing and accessories and her sense of humor. Survivors include her sons Gary (Mercedes) Joyner, St. Paul, MN, and Rick (Kathy) Joyner, Cheyenne, WY; granddaughter Stacia Joyner, Minneapolis, MN; grandson Ryan Joyner, Laramie, WY; daughter-in-law Linda Schnitker, Laramie, WY; step-daughter Lorraine (Mark) Laliberte, Grand Forks; and brother Jack (Rochelle) Sand, Moorhead, MN. Jane was preceded in death by son, Randy; brother, Donald and by her parents. Memorial Services will be 7:00 PM Monday, May 3, 2010 in Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church of Grand Forks. The family will greet friends and relatives Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the church.