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William B. Sanders
09/16/1913 — 05/19/2010
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Ashland, NE
William B. Sanders
William Byerley Sanders, 96, of Richland, passed away May 19, 2010 at his home to be with his beloved wife of 64 years Opal Cathryn Sanders and his daughter Marilyn Ruth Snow in heaven. His son Gary and grandsons; Travis and Mark were by his side.
William known as Sandy by his family and friends was born September 16, 1913 in Ashland, Nebraska to Delbert and Leona Sanders.
William married Opal Cathryn Shettlesworth on October 13, 1937 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He and his family moved to the Tri-Cities in 1948 and lived in Richland since 1949. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and being with his family. He was an accomplished poker player winning several tournaments in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada including as a qualifier for the World Series of Poker.
Sandy worked on the Alaska Highway during WWII as a mechanic and driving heavy equipment. After moving to the Tri-Cities he worked for several years at the Studebaker Dealership in Richland, G.E. at Hanford and finally for the City of Richland for 18 years until his retirement. He continued to go to the cities employee events every year until this year which he enjoyed greatly.
Mr. Sanders is survived by one child, Gary Sanders of Richland; six grandchildren, Mark Snow of Kennewick, Darin Snow of North Bend, Mike Snow of Everett, Kristen Snow of Orting, Laura Sanders of Richland and Travis Sanders of Richland. He is also survived by three great-children, Josh, Hanna and Conner Snow. William had a special relationship with his daughter-in-law, Deena Sanders whom he asked about every day.
His beloved wife Opal Cathryn Sanders and daughter Marilyn Ruth Snow preceded him in death.
The family requests that rather then flowers, contributions be made to the Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Rd., Sunnyside, WA 98944, who was a comfort and blessing to both him and his family during their time of need. A special thanks to Mark Snow and Michele Olson for assisting in his care for the past several months.
A funeral service will take place at Einans Funeral Home, Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 1:00pm. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 5:00-8:00pm at Einans Funeral Home.
I only had a short time with Sandy as his caregiver but I got to come to care for him in a special way.Sandy was hooked on GSN and was so much fun to watch when any shows where on.I learned not to talk to him while he was watching the Dr Phil show and Judge Judy. I will miss him very much and his family. I want to tell his family how much I enjoyed working for you and getting the chance to meet and care for your wonderful father grandfather. Just remember all of good times with your father grandfather. Like going fishing he always was talking about going with his son Gary. I am sorry to say I will not be able to make it to his memoral service. But your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.This poem was given to us after my own father died “I AM YOUR FATHER, GRANDFATHER.I AM GONE, FOREVER GONE. I AM NOT COMING BACK.I WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU LOVED ME. YOU WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT I LOVED YOU.” Rest in Peace Sandy you will be missed.
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William B. Sanders