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Rick Sanderson Obituary

Rick Sanderson of Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, January 14, 2008, at his home. Rick was born December 8, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by both parents and sister Paula. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Smith and Linda Sanderson, brother Steven Barfield, daughters Ami Keopke, Emily Renaud, son Andrew, their spouses and eight grandchildren, Trent, Hayden, Collin, Ethan, Jakob, Austin, Avery, and Jackson. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, at Crossroads Christian Church, 5855 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kan. Flowers may be sent to the church.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 17, 2008.

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Jeff Frazier and Darcy Gentry

January 20, 2008

To family and friends of Rick, please know that we are very sorry for loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Evelyn Keopke

January 19, 2008

The times we had family get togethers with the kids were always a good time. I am blessed to have his daughter Ami as a daughter in law, and was very pleased to know Rick who always had a kind word. He loved his grandkids so very much and will be missed.

Gloria Morelock

January 18, 2008

My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire family. Rick is now in Jehovah's memory and waiting to be resurrected into the new system of things. What a pleasant day that will be!

Sharleen and Jason Troutman

January 18, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Our Prayers go out to your family.

Michael W. Smith

January 18, 2008

I had know Rick since he was 14 yrs old, and for the first 10-15 years, we were like brothers. Life took us separate directions and we lost out on a closer relationship but, were most always in touch as in-laws.

His absence in our lives will leave such a terrible, unwanted void. For me, his brother.in.law, no other is able to be there to fill that void.

The grief experienced by both his sisters and his children leaves me so stricken with sadness, and I'll be always there for each of them to talk to, to remember him, and to remind us how dear life truly is.

My prayers go out to each member of the family for comfort, a spiritual embrace to ease their grief, and all my love for their loss.

Uncle Michael (paw)
Michael Wm. Smith

Susan Smith

January 18, 2008

My brother Rick and I shared so much. 11 months apart, we were like twins when we were younger. We shared growing up, getting married, having our first children. I will miss him so much, the entire family and his friends are heartsick. I know I will see him again in the resurrection and he will be well and happy, no more pain, no more tears. My heart goes out to his children, Emily, Amy and Andy, kids, you were his whole life, his
reason for trying to stay as long as he did.My sister, you were his joyful companion this last year.Ricky, rest in peace.I love you!

victoria boese

January 18, 2008

uncle ricky is a great man he is so thoughtful of others and he changed so much in the last year. i love you uncle so much and you are always in my heart and my prayers along with his family and kids he will be greatly missed.
your niece vickey

Bradley Renaud

January 17, 2008

Your family is in my prayers.

Della Daugherty

January 17, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss Rick will be missed by everyone who new and loved him. I haden't known Rick very long but he always made me smile. I will never forget the nicknames he gave me. God bless you all I love you Della

DELLA DAUGHERTY

January 17, 2008

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RICK WAS A GREAT GUY HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM I HADEN'T KNOWN RICK VERY LONG HE ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO MAKE ME SMILE I WILL NEVER FORGET THE NICKNAMES HE GAVE ME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL I LOVE YOU ALL

GINNY TURK

January 17, 2008

THE SUN WILL SHINE A LITTLE BRIGHTER FROM THIS DAY FORWARD BEACUSE A NEW SOUL HAS FLOWN ON WINGS OF GOLD , WITH A SMILE AS HE LOOKS UPON ALL THOSE HE LOVES.
LOOK UP AND SMILE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS FEEL THE SUNSHINE OF HIS SOUL EVEN ON A RAINY DAY

Angela Dennis

January 17, 2008

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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