Phillip Sand
October 25, 1970 ~ February 1, 2013
Phillip Vernon Sand, 42 of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Mount Vernon, died Friday, February 1, 2013 in his Littleton home. Phillip's funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday at the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, by the Reverend William Daylong. Visitation and sharing of Phil's life will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices. Burial for Phillip is in Campbell Cemetery, rural Bertram. Surviving Phillip are his parents, Vernon and Arlene Taube Sand, Bertram; a sister Paula (Cary) Gold; a nephew Carter and a niece Ellie. Preceding Phil in death were his grandparents. Phil was born October 25, 1970 in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1989. He worked as a draftsman in Colorado; but it was his passion and talents for music and the arts that truly fueled his spirit. Memorials in Phil's honor will be used for work in the mental health field. On-line condolences: morganfuneralchoices.com
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Dear Vern, Arlene and Paula: I was saddened to lear of Phil’s death. I remember him from school days in Mt. Vernon. My impression is that he threw himself into anything that he did but he was quiet about it. My memory tells me that he was a runner as was/is his sister. May you find comfort and peace as you remember your son and brother. Suki Cell
Dear Vern, Arlene and Paula, I’m so very sorry for your loss….how sad. My heart aches for you all. Phil was in my 3rd grade Sunday school class. He was such a pleasant little guy. I still have the Christmas decoration he made for me, it is even more special now. What a handsome man he was! I will always remember his warm smile. I know you all have your special memories of Phil, think of them and smile as Phil would want you to. Know you all are in my special thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Annamae Baker
Vernon, Arlene, Paula, and family, My heart broke for you when I heard the news. I still think of Phillip as a happy little boy in the neighborhood- a Cub Scout with a smile on his face. I can’t imagine the loss to you. I’m sorry I won’t be there in person, but I am thinking of you all.
Sand family~ I cant tell you how truly sorry I am. I graduate with Phil and had a chance over the last few years to talk with him via phone/chat/and on fb. I am so glad I had a chance to reconnect with him as Im sure many other classmates are. I loved watching the videos he posted of him singing and playing the guitar. A true talent! I will miss hearing from him. I feel he is finally at peace, although he will be greatly missed here. Thinking of your family.
Dear Vern, Arlene, and Paula, Like Sarah, I remember Phil’s wit and intelligence. Just a few months ago I was at MVHS reminiscing over the Academic Decathlon photo. What a joy to have such fond memories of childhood. Blessings to you during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Vern, Arlene, Paula and family, Phil had called a few times over the past year and we were able to talk and laugh about our childhood memories. I will miss those calls, but feel lucky to have had them. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered!!!! Sending many hugs and prayers your way!!!
im going to miss some of the late night conversations we have had and the first time you chatting with my girlfriend Amanda and you telling her you hurt yourself saving a lil kid from a bear. That was funny. Well I know your in a better place now free of pain and playing music and singing with the angles. love ya cuz.
Dear Vern, Arlene, and Paula, I’ll always treasure my memories of Phil, one of my best friends in middle and high school. Whether hanging out watching goofy movies like This is Spinal Tap until we’d memorized practically every line, cracking each other up in class with an inside joke, or just cruising around in his Dodge Dart, Phil always brought the smiles and the laughter. He was so intelligent, so quick witted, so willing to challenge conventional thought, yet kind and generous too. I’m so sorry for your loss. If it is any consolation please know that there are many of us who will hold his memory dear in our hearts.
Vernon, Arlene, Paula, My deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Phil. It is so difficult to put in words thoughts and feelings. One of the quotes I find helpful “You don’t get over it, you just get through it. Your don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t ‘get better’; it just gets different.” -Wendy Feireisen With a heavy heart, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Stephanie Fisher Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.