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Vernon Sander
Born in Missouri
85 years
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     Vernon G. Sander, 85, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at home, with his family by his side.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue in Peoria. His nephew, Rev. Jon Sander, will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy.
     Vernon was born in Illmo, MO on August 8, 1925, a son of John Henry and Martha Marie (Smith) Sander. They preceded him in death, along with one sister and seven brothers. He married Glenda Kay Knapp on August 25, 1956 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria. She survives.
     He is also survived by his daughters, Joyce (Ralph) Roth, Alma Sander-Landis, Lucia (William) Owen, Twila (Don) Beason, Lisa (Garry) Schielein and Dawn Sander; nephew-son, Roy Vernon Sander; brothers, John Sander, Tom (Judy) Sander and Jerry Sander; sisters, Louise (Bob) Strain and Betty James; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Vernon retired in 1983, after twenty years of service, as a foreman with Caterpillar at building KK in East Peoria.
     He was a U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third Class, and was honorably discharged on June 29, 1954. He attended Faith Christian Centre in Washington.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Vernon’s memory to Harbor Light Hospice in Peoria.


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rachael beason
 before grandpa died i wrote a little story.
                                                
                                     
When a I walked into the door at grandmas house i knew it would be the best day ever.
I would run up the stairs and I would go in his tv room I would give him a kiss and a hug and I will always keep those kisses and hugs he gave to me close to my heart!
                                      

              R.I.P!
twila beason
 
If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold

...If could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day

I will remember all he taught me
I'm hurt but won't be sad
‘coz he'll send me down the answers
And he'll always be MY DAD.

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RACHAEL BEASON GRANDDAUGHTER March 7, 2011

my grandfather was like my 2nd dad.he said to me when i was little"you are a smart kid you know that right".before i was 6 if i was not at home i was with him.but when he had me at his house he would swing me on a little blue swing.but let me tell you something my grandpa was a honest man that had courage,faith,and was a strong man to last this long!

                    YOU WILL BE MISSED GRANDPA VERON!

                       I LOVE YOU!

Tommy's Bus Driver buskids@yahoo.com March 4, 2011
It was always a joy to see Mr. Sander, when he would come out to get his grandson, Tommy, off my bus. RIP. Everyone will miss you.
Teresa Rose Condolences March 4, 2011
Lucia and family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Please let me know if you need anything. 
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