Jeri Lynn Brand

Jeri L. Brand, 68 of Stanchfield, Minnesota and Lake Placid, Florida passed away in the arms of her family June 25 ^th in Florida after a 30-year battle with cancer and diabetes.  Daughter of Jerry and Virginia Hammond of St. Anthony, she retired from Honeywell in Minneapolis to become secretary of the elementary school her children attended.  Disabled from radiation treatments for a failed cancer surgery in 1999, she continued to lead an active and truly inspirational life.  She is survived by her husband Paul, retired columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, sons Paul IV (Katherine) and grandson Jace of East Bethel, Ryan (Samantha) of Sebring, Florida, and brothers Michael (Carole), Jeff (Bonnie) and Craig (Renae).  A celebration of Jeri’s life will be held Saturday July 6 ^th from 2pm to 6pm at the Nessel Township Hall, 49205 Acacia Trail, Stanchfield, MN 55080, rain or shine.  All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com