Opal Cathryn Sanders, 82 of Richland, passed away August 5, 2002 at her home to be with her beloved daughter Marilyn Ruth Snow in Heaven after a long illness.

 She was born September 25th, 1919 in Cedar, Missouri to Grand and Nora Perkins Shettlesworth.  Opal Married William Sandy Sanders on October 13, 1937 in Jefferson City Missouri.  She and her family moved to the Tri-Cities in 1948, and she has lived in Richland since 1949.

 She was a wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother who has enjoyed camping, fishing  and being with her family.  For many years she volunteered her services at the Heather House in Richland providing services and care for the elderly.  She was an avid bowler for many years on women’s league teams in Richland enjoying the company of her many friends.

 Mrs. Sanders is survived by her husband William Sanders of Richland; one child; Gary Sanders of Richland, six grandchildren; Mark Snow of Kent, Darin Snow of Renton, Mike Snow of Everett, Kristen Snow of Orting, Laura Sanders of Richland, and Travis Sanders of Norco, Calif.  Three great grandchildren Josh, Hanna and Conner Snow and two brothers; L.T. and Roy Shettlesworth of Columbia Missouri.

 Her beloved daughter Marilyn Ruth Snow preceded her in death.

 A public visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2002 from 9am to 8pm. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Richland Washington adjacent to Einan's Funeral Home, with Pastor Stanley Hughes of Richland Baptist Church officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Einan's Funeral Home, Richland Washington.

 Donations may be made in Opal's name to the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission, 112 N. 2nd, Pasco, WA 99301