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Michael Ray Sander
He was born April 27, 1951 in Devil's Lake, ND, the son of Manvil and Faye (Sholey) Sander and lived in Edmore, ND until he was a teenager. He then moved to Seattle, WA where he graduated from West Seattle High School. Michael served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic. He was discharged after 6 years of service. He then started his 27 year seven month career at Boeing Aircraft Co. as a manufacturing engineer, at that time he started his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Michael is survived by his brothers, Scott (Debbi) Sander, Roger (Harriet) Dick and his step-sons, Dru (Chris) Ellis of Auburn, WA and Rick Ellis of Everett; four grandchcildren, James Ellis of Monroe, WA, Amber Ellis, Dru Ellis Jr. and McKenzie Ellis, all of Auburn, WA; one great-grandchild, Wahneeta of Omak, WA; nephew, Tyler; and niece, Sarah Ann.
Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Chick; his parents, Faye and Manvil; sister, Penny; stepson, Darin; niece, Michell; and nephew, Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby Ave., Everett. Michael will be laid to rest next to "Chick, the love of his life" at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the care of Solie Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Sander
Sharon Wilcox
April 23, 2011
Sure wish I could have met you. i am a first cousin. Bless & keep the family Sharon Wilcox
Betty Lee Fields
April 22, 2011
My prayer for Micheal famliy is that God continue to bless you all
Sheila Schledorn Washington
April 21, 2011
I have fond memories of my cousin. When we were younger, he had the complete Monkees outfit & the belt buckle had broken, so he gave it to me, which I still have. When he was a Marine & stationed at Tustin airbase, he called me since I was living in the area, he left before we got to see each other. Sounds like he was an amazing man.My deepest sympathy to the family.
Paul Phillips
April 21, 2011
Mike, I'll turn on the lights in the morning now, no worries...
Tomas Petrik
April 20, 2011
Hey Mike, this is Tom Petrik; Quality Planning that worked right across from Constancio until he went to the Delivery Center. You were always such a joy to talk to, your very friendly attitude and smile. We shared Boeing life for some 3 years you as ME and me as QA. You are in a better life now, and at peace. You'll be missed for sure Mike. God Bless you always and thanks for your friendship.
Laszlo Szelle
April 20, 2011
A finer person I have yet to meet, always a gentleman, rest in peace..
Ahmet Guroglu
April 20, 2011
Hey Mike, this is Ahmet; the person whom you have been checking his work for the last year... You have been a true friend and a great mentor to me. Like David Grieve said, I always saw you in the elevator going up to our work area, and you have shined everyone's morning with your simple "Good Morning" and a smile, because sometimes thats all it takes to make someone's day and make them feel acknowledged. Rest in peace dear friend, I will never forget the conversations we had about where you grew up in North Dakota and your cat "Stink"...
-Ahmet
David Grieve
April 20, 2011
Mike, David W Grieve here, we shared Boeing life experiences for almost 2 years on the 787 as ME's. I will truely miss you each morning as you were their every morning as I got off the elevator. You are at peace now. Your work buddy and friend, David.
April 20, 2011
Mike was a great co-worker & a nice guy. Edgar Rurii
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