Obituary of Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at the age of 69 years. Richard was born and raised in MontrÚal, QC and he moved to Calgary in 1969 where he became a character and fixture at the River Terrace Apartments along the Elbow River. He introduced the area to the plethora of geese and ducks through his constant supply of feed. He will be remembered for his quick wit, one-liners and his love of nature and music. He touched people in different ways and his memory will be forever cherished. Richard is survived by his ex-wife Georgina Alice Abrams-Nixon, his children Richard Oswald Sanders III, Kim Elizabeth Fraser (Sanders), David Frances Sanders, Wendy Ann Sanders, Andrea Carolyn Bober (Sanders), Kristina Jean Sanders; thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his sisters, Margaret Kress (Sanders), Beth Edwards (Sanders) and Andrea Lindsay (Sanders); as well as his stepmother Shirley Sanders. Richard is also survived by his friend and companion Patricia Pantherbone and their son Richard Lawrence Sanders. Irish Prayer Until we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of his hand Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864. A special thank you to the Didsbury Hospital and staff, the Aspen Lodge, Rockyview General Hospital and Foothills Medical Centre, and specifically to Dr. Matthew Van Olm for his many years of treatment. In living memory of Bud Sanders, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.