David Lee Sanders
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David Lee Sanders 1937 - 2022
Round Rock, TX—DAVID LEE SANDERS finished his earthly journey peacefully on Sunday, February 6, embraced by his beloved wife, Jenette, at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock, TX, at the age of 84 after a long illness.
David was born April 20, 1937, in Lincoln, IL; the third son of five children to Wilbur and Mildred Jones Sanders.
He joined the US Army as a Military Policeman with two close friends. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii. After his military career, he married the love of his life, Jenette Freed, at the Danvers, IL, Baptist Church on February 24, 1962, nearly 60 years ago.
He worked several years at Montgomery Ward Paint Department in Bloomington, IL, where he and his team members won top salespeople in the country two years in a row.
He felt the call of God to attend Prairie Bible Institute for full-time ministry when Rev. L.E. Maxwell, President, spoke one summer at a camp in IL. David graduated from Prairie Bible in 1969. He qualified during his junior year for the first Greek course offered. He was selected to serve on the Yearbook committee during his senior year. Melinda and Scott were born while he and Jenette were students.
David returned to Bloomington, IL and was ordained in Christian ministry. He served as Assistant Director of the Home Sweet Home Mission for four years and was instrumental in relocation to its present location. He became Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Utica, NY in 1974.
During his ministry, he developed many innovative programs to minister to those in need - - the homeless, alcoholic, and mentally ill.
He and Jenette retired to West Jefferson, NC, in 2004 after 30 years of service together at the Rescue Mission of Utica. They lived there for 8 years until moving to Texas with daughter, Melinda and grandson, Kyle.
He is survived by his wife, Jenette; daughter, Melinda Foley of Harker Heights, TX; son, Scott (Tami) of Clark Mills, NY; one granddaughter, Jacqueline (Cody) Waterman of Rome, NY; two grandsons, Kyle Foley of Austin, TX and Phoenix Sanders of Clark Mills, NY; a great-granddaughter, Ayame "Mae" Waterman of Rome, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Awe; brother Robert (Sandra) Sanders; sister-in law, Bonnie Sanders of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Judith Hunt of Gainesville, FL; sister-in-law, Joan Freed of Laredo, TX; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Marshall and Dean Sanders.
David was dearly loved by those who knew him. Although a quiet person, he could be outgoing and delighted in putting everyone at ease with his sense of humor. He was an avid Chicago Cub and Chicago Bears fan. He and Jenette enjoyed traveling the world, camping at Moffitt Beach in the Adirondacks with best friends, Fred and Pam Parker and family for nearly 40 years every Labor Day weekend, and spending summers at their cottage on Delta Lake.
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David Lee Sanders 1937 - 2022
Round Rock, TX—DAVID LEE SANDERS finished his earthly journey peacefully on Sunday, February 6, embraced by his beloved wife, Jenette, at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock, TX, at the age of 84 after a long illness.
David was born April 20, 1937, in Lincoln, IL; the third son of five children to Wilbur and Mildred Jones Sanders.
He joined the US Army as a Military Policeman with two close friends. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii. After his military career, he married the love of his life, Jenette Freed, at the Danvers, IL, Baptist Church on February 24, 1962, nearly 60 years ago.
He worked several years at Montgomery Ward Paint Department in Bloomington, IL, where he and his team members won top salespeople in the country two years in a row.
He felt the call of God to attend Prairie Bible Institute for full-time ministry when Rev. L.E. Maxwell, President, spoke one summer at a camp in IL. David graduated from Prairie Bible in 1969. He qualified during his junior year for the first Greek course offered. He was selected to serve on the Yearbook committee during his senior year. Melinda and Scott were born while he and Jenette were students.
David returned to Bloomington, IL and was ordained in Christian ministry. He served as Assistant Director of the Home Sweet Home Mission for four years and was instrumental in relocation to its present location. He became Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Utica, NY in 1974.
During his ministry, he developed many innovative programs to minister to those in need - - the homeless, alcoholic, and mentally ill.
He and Jenette retired to West Jefferson, NC, in 2004 after 30 years of service together at the Rescue Mission of Utica. They lived there for 8 years until moving to Texas with daughter, Melinda and grandson, Kyle.
He is survived by his wife, Jenette; daughter, Melinda Foley of Harker Heights, TX; son, Scott (Tami) of Clark Mills, NY; one granddaughter, Jacqueline (Cody) Waterman of Rome, NY; two grandsons, Kyle Foley of Austin, TX and Phoenix Sanders of Clark Mills, NY; a great-granddaughter, Ayame "Mae" Waterman of Rome, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Awe; brother Robert (Sandra) Sanders; sister-in law, Bonnie Sanders of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Judith Hunt of Gainesville, FL; sister-in-law, Joan Freed of Laredo, TX; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Marshall and Dean Sanders.
David was dearly loved by those who knew him. Although a quiet person, he could be outgoing and delighted in putting everyone at ease with his sense of humor. He was an avid Chicago Cub and Chicago Bears fan. He and Jenette enjoyed traveling the world, camping at Moffitt Beach in the Adirondacks with best friends, Fred and Pam Parker and family for nearly 40 years every Labor Day weekend, and spending summers at their cottage on Delta Lake.
David Lee Sanders
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Round Rock, TX—DAVID LEE SANDERS finished his earthly journey peacefully on Sunday, February 6, embraced by his beloved wife, Jenette, at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock, TX, at the age of 84 after a long illness.
David was born April 20, 1937, in Lincoln, IL; the third son of five children to Wilbur and Mildred Jones Sanders.
He joined the US Army as a Military Policeman with two close friends. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii. After his military career, he married the love of his life, Jenette Freed, at the Danvers, IL, Baptist Church on February 24, 1962, nearly 60 years ago.
He worked several years at Montgomery Ward Paint Department in Bloomington, IL, where he and his team members won top salespeople in the country two years in a row.
He felt the call of God to attend Prairie Bible Institute for full-time ministry when Rev. L.E. Maxwell, President, spoke one summer at a camp in IL. David graduated from Prairie Bible in 1969. He qualified during his junior year for the first Greek course offered. He was selected to serve on the Yearbook committee during his senior year. Melinda and Scott were born while he and Jenette were students.
David returned to Bloomington, IL and was ordained in Christian ministry. He served as Assistant Director of the Home Sweet Home Mission for four years and was instrumental in relocation to its present location. He became Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Utica, NY in 1974.
During his ministry, he developed many innovative programs to minister to those in need - - the homeless, alcoholic, and mentally ill.
He and Jenette retired to West Jefferson, NC, in 2004 after 30 years of service together at the Rescue Mission of Utica. They lived there for 8 years until moving to Texas with daughter, Melinda and grandson, Kyle.
He is survived by his wife, Jenette; daughter, Melinda Foley of Harker Heights, TX; son, Scott (Tami) of Clark Mills, NY; one granddaughter, Jacqueline (Cody) Waterman of Rome, NY; two grandsons, Kyle Foley of Austin, TX and Phoenix Sanders of Clark Mills, NY; a great-granddaughter, Ayame "Mae" Waterman of Rome, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Awe; brother Robert (Sandra) Sanders; sister-in law, Bonnie Sanders of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Judith Hunt of Gainesville, FL; sister-in-law, Joan Freed of Laredo, TX; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Marshall and Dean Sanders.
David was dearly loved by those who knew him. Although a quiet person, he could be outgoing and delighted in putting everyone at ease with his sense of humor. He was an avid Chicago Cub and Chicago Bears fan. He and Jenette enjoyed traveling the world, camping at Moffitt Beach in the Adirondacks with best friends, Fred and Pam Parker and family for nearly 40 years every Labor Day weekend, and spending summers at their cottage on Delta Lake.
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David Lee Sanders 1937 - 2022
Round Rock, TX—DAVID LEE SANDERS finished his earthly journey peacefully on Sunday, February 6, embraced by his beloved wife, Jenette, at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock, TX, at the age of 84 after a long illness.
David was born April 20, 1937, in Lincoln, IL; the third son of five children to Wilbur and Mildred Jones Sanders.
He joined the US Army as a Military Policeman with two close friends. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Hawaii. After his military career, he married the love of his life, Jenette Freed, at the Danvers, IL, Baptist Church on February 24, 1962, nearly 60 years ago.
He worked several years at Montgomery Ward Paint Department in Bloomington, IL, where he and his team members won top salespeople in the country two years in a row.
He felt the call of God to attend Prairie Bible Institute for full-time ministry when Rev. L.E. Maxwell, President, spoke one summer at a camp in IL. David graduated from Prairie Bible in 1969. He qualified during his junior year for the first Greek course offered. He was selected to serve on the Yearbook committee during his senior year. Melinda and Scott were born while he and Jenette were students.
David returned to Bloomington, IL and was ordained in Christian ministry. He served as Assistant Director of the Home Sweet Home Mission for four years and was instrumental in relocation to its present location. He became Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Utica, NY in 1974.
During his ministry, he developed many innovative programs to minister to those in need - - the homeless, alcoholic, and mentally ill.
He and Jenette retired to West Jefferson, NC, in 2004 after 30 years of service together at the Rescue Mission of Utica. They lived there for 8 years until moving to Texas with daughter, Melinda and grandson, Kyle.
He is survived by his wife, Jenette; daughter, Melinda Foley of Harker Heights, TX; son, Scott (Tami) of Clark Mills, NY; one granddaughter, Jacqueline (Cody) Waterman of Rome, NY; two grandsons, Kyle Foley of Austin, TX and Phoenix Sanders of Clark Mills, NY; a great-granddaughter, Ayame "Mae" Waterman of Rome, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Awe; brother Robert (Sandra) Sanders; sister-in law, Bonnie Sanders of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Judith Hunt of Gainesville, FL; sister-in-law, Joan Freed of Laredo, TX; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers, Marshall and Dean Sanders.
David was dearly loved by those who knew him. Although a quiet person, he could be outgoing and delighted in putting everyone at ease with his sense of humor. He was an avid Chicago Cub and Chicago Bears fan. He and Jenette enjoyed traveling the world, camping at Moffitt Beach in the Adirondacks with best friends, Fred and Pam Parker and family for nearly 40 years every Labor Day weekend, and spending summers at their cottage on Delta Lake.
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