James Sanderson's obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan

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Obituary from Clare County Cleaver, Harrison, MI -- January 25, 200l

James Sanderson was born on May 10, 1915 in Fergus Hill, Scotland as the
son of James and Elizabeth (Kerr) Sanderson.  He was one of nine
childen, three of whom are surviving: brother, John (wife Orla)
Sanderson and sisters, Elizabeth Biglow and Martha (husband Bob)
Forsyth.  On August 13, 1938 James was wed to Dorothy Sundell in Royal
Oak.  Together they raised four children: sons, William (wife Rene)
Sanderson of Tennessee, Robert Sanderson of Harrison, daughters: Peggy
Bonkowski of Troy and Nancy (husband Sherman) Beeler of Pontiac.
      During WWII James was in the 8" Army Air Corps and spent time in
England.  He and his family lived in Rochester for 35 years, raising 6500
chickens.  He and wife moved to Harrison in 1981 where he became a
member of the VFW Post 1075, Donut Hole Club, and was active at United
Brethren Church.  He enjoyed going to the casino in Mt. Pleasant and
standing in for Santa Claus at church, VFW and parades.  He was a
practical man and  a very hard worker.
     Mr. Sanderson died on Wednesday, January 17, 200l at the age of 85.
He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, children, three siblings, seven
grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents and six siblings.  Visitation was
held on Friday, Jan. 19, 7-9 pm with a funeral service to celebrate his
life on Saturday, Jan. 20, at l:00 pm at Stocking Funeral Home with Rev.
Lee Palmer presiding.  Arrangements were entrused to Stocking Funeral
Home, Harrison, Michigan.