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Richard Lee Sanders
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Richard Lee “Dick” Sanders, 76, Galveston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 4, 2010, wrapped in the arms of his loving wife, Patty and his family close by. He was born December 21, 1933 in Kokomo, the son of Theodore Sanders and Mildred (Davis) Smith and raised by Leonard Jude Smith. On May 11, 2002 he married Patty Manning, who survives.
Richard was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School and was a loyal Indiana University fan. He retired from General Motors after 37 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1955 – 1956. He was an avid golfer, loved playing 10 card with his many close friends and enjoyed his Friday Morning Breakfast club. He served as Commander at the local American Legion Post 6 from 1991-1994 and Trustee for six years. He was honored as a Life Member in 1998 and was one of four remaining life members.
Surviving in addition to his wife is his son, Steven Sanders and his wife Marsha of Kokomo; two daughters, Susan Bartrum of Kokomo, Cindy Downs of Dallas, Texas. He loved and enjoyed his step-daughter, Kim Erickson and her husband Craig of Denver, Colorado. He especially enjoyed his relationship with his step-son, Jon Pate of Galveston. Also surviving are three adopted children from a previous marriage, Ranae Moody, Steven Sanders DDS, Ron Sanders; grandchildren, Amy Ropes of Kokomo, Rachel Bartrum of Kokomo, Brett Downs of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Nolan Sanders of Kokomo, Cameron Sanders of Kokomo; step- grandchildren, Jack Erickson of Denver, Colorado, Sidney Pate of Galveston; and one aunt, JoAnn David Wilson and her family.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step-father.
Please join the family on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 6, 2604 South Lafountain Street to celebrate Richard’s life. Military rites will be performed at 2:00 p.m. by the VFW Military Rites Team, followed by Pastor Greg Reed officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2 North Meridian Street, 2nd floor, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Stout & Son Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.