David T. "Dave" Sanders

David T. “Dave” Sanders

November 4, 1927-June 30, 2016

David T. Sanders, age 88, of Montrose, Colorado took the Lord’s hand when He called him home on June 30, 2016. Dave was born November 4, 1927 to Grant and Lola (Taylor) Sanders in Durango, Colorado. He spent his childhood in Durango, and graduated from high school in Paonia, Colorado.  He went on to college at the New Mexico School of Mines. Dave served his country in the United States Army and the United States Air Force.  He was a proud patriot.

Dave married Eleanor Thornberry on February 20, 1949 in Hotchkiss, Colorado. This past February they enjoyed a small gathering of family and friends who joined them in celebrating their 67 years of marriage.

Dave worked in Hotchkiss, Uravan, Arvada, and Montrose in Colorado as well as Casper, Wyoming and Round Mountain, Nevada. Dave worked in the mining and metals industry.

Dave loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He was an avid reader and student of history. A favorite pastime was photography and he enjoyed gardening. He and his wife took great pleasure in watching the sunsets and wildlife together in their backyard. He was a member of Montrose Masonic Lodge No. 63, AF&AM.

Surviving family members include his wife Eleanor; his children, Rebecca (William) Hubbard of Loma, Colorado; Grant (Shirley) Sanders of Louisville, Colorado; Mardell (Bob) Sutherland of Nucla, Colorado; Glenn (Anne) Sanders of Larkspur, Colorado; John Sanders of Montrose; nine grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.

A memorial service in celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel with Carl and Aaron Clay officiating. The memorial service will include a Masonic service. A graveside service with military honors will follow the service at Grand View Cemetery, west of Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope West Hospice, 725 S. 4th Street, Montrose, Co. 81401. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory of Montrose is assisting the family.