Services for Dean Sanders, 85 of Winchester, Kansas. Services will be held at Rumsey-Yost funeral Home. February 25, 2023, at 11:00 am.
Mr. Sanders passed peacefully at home. He was born in Laurel, Montana in 1938. He graduated from Lyndon High School in 1956. He attended and graduated from Emporia State University 1961. He worked to further his education at Washburn University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing followed by earning certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Completing his education in 1977.
He is survived by his wife Mary Sanders. Three children from a previous marriage. Stacy (David) Dickson, Scott (Tammy)Sanders, Shelly (Edward) Newman. Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He spent his career as a CRNA working in hospitals and health care facilities throughout Northeast Kansas. After retirement Dean enjoyed traveling and his many hobbies. He lived the remainder of his life in Winchester.
Dean was one of my favorite people. I met him through ham radio and really enjoyed his stories when our group had breakfast at the hilltop. I got to spend time with him at ham radio events in Ohio and Branson. I’ll think of Dean every time I play a Lefty Frizzell record. I treasure the memories.
Dearest Mary and family, Chuck and I were so sorry to hear of Dean’s passing. He was Always a true and
dear friend. We so enjoyed his many stories and adventures and he always had something kind to say. He knew no strangers. I enjoyed joking with him, he was a good sport and such a pleasure to be around. He befriended our grandson Mitchell and admired him for his interest in HAM radio. Everyone looked up to him and his presence will be so missed. Rest in peace Sweet Dean. You will ALWAYS have a Special place in our hearts. God be with you, Mary, and all your family. It was a privilege to call him our friend. ????
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all of Dean’s family. I was not fortunate enough to know him much at all, but am a lifelong friend of dear Mary’s and know through her love for him what a wonderful person he was. Keep those happy memories close. With love, Mary Engleman Kemmer
Dean and I were in the same anesthesia class in Wichita. He was well-loved for his kindness and wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to all his family. Rest in peace, Dean Rose Weber
Dean was a dear friend of ours. I met him long ago when we both served in the Kansas Air National Guard. That dates back to 1963. Our condolences to his wife Mary, and children Stacy, Shelley, and Scott. Fly high, dear friend. Merle and Nancy