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Michael SANDERS Obituary
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for Michael SANDERS
ben
March 2, 2024
seems like yesterday we were welding boats and pool fences together. seven years later and i can see your smile and hear your laugh as you look down on us. miss you brother.
Victor Cruz
March 5, 2022
Mike Sanders, what can we say that already hasn't said, written or expressed when we say his Name Mike Sanders. Husband, Father, Friend, Co-worker. I'm blessed to have known Mike as both Friend and co-worker. Mountain of a Man, always made time to listen and be helpful. He was my co-worker once...He'll always be my Friend. We miss you Mike Sanders
Ben
March 2, 2022
I think about you everyday i walk into work and am looking forward to the day we meet again. Thank you for being such a good mentor, friend & "brotha"
May 12, 2021
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Victor Cruz
March 2, 2021
Michael E. Sanders...what can be said? Pictures of him I have None, Memories of him, I have Tons. Great person, friend and co-worker. Mike, judging by all the pictures that so many family and friends have posted...you were meant to Build. Look at your family, your art work. One word my departed friend. PASSION, for life, family and your work which can be found at home, a garden, a wall or at the Arizona Air National Guard and elsewhere. Today I say these brief words in you memory and wish continued condolences to your family. We miss you, still hard to believe your gone. Thank you for your Service, I'm glad to have been your friend and co-worker.
Victor Cruz MSG
162 FW, Arizona Air National Guard 1975-2008
Victor Cruz
March 2, 2020
Michael Sanders, what a great individual, co-worker, friend and judging by all the pictures and reading all that's been written...Michael was and is a Towering Soul. I loved the story of your wedding day and lost luggage, married in jeans and flip flops. On this, the anniversary of your pasting...I just want to say that we all miss having near by. You truly were a great friend Michael Sanders. GOD Bless you, your family and continue to RIP my friend. One day, I know I'll see you and as always will need your help with a welding project. Can't think of a Better Man to ask for...except You...always the constant Wingman.
Victor Cruz MSG
162FW 1975-2008
Victor Cruz
March 2, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Sanders Family. Mike was an awesome friend and coworker. So easy to get along with and extremely professional. He always made whatever I needed as important to him as it was to me. He was a gentle giant, stood out, not because of his size...but because of who he was, caring, friendly, warm hearted. Rest In Peace my friend and Guard our heavenly skies! You are sorely missed.
Victor Cruz, MSG
162FW, 1975-2008
Love, Drea
April 8, 2018
This Says It All
April 8, 2018
Sedona Heart
April 8, 2018
Sweethearts
April 8, 2018
Or me?
April 7, 2018
Want to ride with me?
April 7, 2018
And by night
April 7, 2018
Favorite place to be, by day...
April 7, 2018
And for Me, too
April 7, 2018
Personalized Soda for Me
April 7, 2018
Or a Frosty Mug?!
April 7, 2018
Hmmmmmm, in a can...
April 7, 2018
...Sent from Heaven
April 7, 2018
One can never have too many heart rocks...
April 7, 2018
Mr and Mrs
April 7, 2018
WE DO! - April 15, 2017
April 7, 2018
My FAVORITE future daughter-in-law! Love you
April 7, 2018
Happy Birthday to my future daughter-in-law, Corianne
April 7, 2018
Sweeties
April 7, 2018
Sweet...
April 7, 2018
25th Anniversary celebration, Tucson
April 7, 2018
Wedding Day<br />July 10, 1987, Hawaii
April 7, 2018
And a Drea fan!
April 7, 2018
Always a Miami Dolphins fan
April 7, 2018
Mike's protégé Ben, with Ezra and Brei
April 7, 2018
Captain Joey and his protégé Mike
April 7, 2018
Dad and Joey
April 7, 2018
Dad and Ashley
April 7, 2018
Andrea Sanders
April 7, 2018
Mike you gave me an amazing life. After dating one day short of a year in a half we started our adventure in Hawaii we we married July 10, 1987. It was amazing, they lost our luggage so we were married in jeans and flip flops. Story of our lives. We did everything Hawaii had to offer. Snorkeling, hiking to waterfalls, tour of the pineapple plantation, we toured the entire island. Our life didn't change much, we continued to to keep active with boating, jeeping, paintballing and traveling. We had two beautiful children together Ashley and Joey We also had Kyle from a previous marriage. San Diego was our favorite place to vacation so we tried to go as often as we could. We made sure every year we went to Alabama to visit your family and Austin to visit Ruth and Mark. Skiing was awesome in Texas. We never wanted for more. Life without you has been a lot harder then you can imagine. We have spent everyday together for over 30 years. I am so lost without you. I miss you and love you everyday. I find the heart rocks you do send me that always brings a smile to my face. You have to be so proud of your children, Kyle is doing well and father of 4 children, Ashley is doing great in Phoenix and just bought a bigger house and has made it beautiful. Joey married Corianne and the also bought a house and now are expecting their first child. We all love and miss you!! Love always Drea
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HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to ASHLEY
Loving the Lake, Always
April 7, 2018
And the Hostess is the Burger Queen
April 7, 2018
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LIVE. LOVE. LAUGH!
Drea
April 7, 2018
More Summer Fun
Drea
April 7, 2018
Drea
April 7, 2018
The Pool is always open - FOOD, FAMILY, FRIENDS and FUN
He always wins with a perfect 10!
April 7, 2018
Don't challenge Mike to a dive...
April 7, 2018
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SUMMER FUN
Horse and more Horses
Drea
April 6, 2018
Pot and more Pots
Drea
April 6, 2018
Drea
April 6, 2018
Living Room filled with Everlasting Love and more Love from Mike
The Animals, Inside and Out, Don't Bite
Drea and Mike
April 6, 2018
Welcome to Our Home
Drea and Mike
April 6, 2018
A few of my greatest treasures<br /><br />
Lex
April 6, 2018
Such perfection and love reflects in all of Mike's art and talent from God
Mike's fantastic creation of the AZ state flag
April 6, 2018
Just inside the main gate at the home of Air National Guard 162nd Fighter Wing
Honoring Mike
April 6, 2018
Air National Guard, Tucson
April 6, 2018
Maria Margaritis
April 6, 2018
Andrea, We've been friends since our high school days at Salpointe. Life has taken us on different paths but a few years ago our paths crossed again thanks to facebook, and one late night telephone call. You invited me over for a Memorial Day party. When I arrived (late of course) I wasn't sure if I was at the right house. When I knocked on the door Mike answered. I asked if you lived there he said "no" and shut the door in my face. A second later he opened the door laughing, with the biggest, sweetest smile. That's when I knew you had a Wonderful life! I am so happy for you my dear friend; you had what many only dream of....a Great marriage! I'm sorry Mike's time was short on this earth; but I know you will be together with him once again in the resurrection. May his memory be eternal! Lots of Love to you and your family.Maria Margaritis ,Andrea, We've been friends since our high school days at Salpointe. Life has taken us on different paths but a few years ago our paths crossed again thanks to facebook, and one late night telephone call. You invited me over for a Memorial Day party. When I arrived (late of course) I wasn't sure if I was at the right house. When I knocked on the door Mike answered. I asked if you lived there he said "no" and shut the door in my face. A second later he opened the door laughing, with the biggest, sweetest smile. That's when I knew you had a Wonderful life! I am so happy for you my dear friend; you had what many only dream of....a Great marriage! I'm sorry Mike's time was short on this earth; but I know you will be together with him once again in the resurrection. May his memory be eternal! Lots of Love to you and your family.
Joseph Koughn
April 5, 2018
Mike was a great friend that I had the honor to serve with in the 162nd Fighter Wing Arizona Air National Guard for over 20 years! He was a great welder and machinist with a great sense of humor and a huge smile! I will always remember his love for life! My sincere condolences go out to the Sander's family.
Joe Koughn
Happy 90th to Grandma Candy
April 5, 2018
Mike and Drea sent these off to Heaven on Pop's 90th, but today he is celebrating with both of them on Helen's!
Alyssa Spackeen
April 4, 2018
Uncle Mike, I am so happy to have had you as such a wonderful Uncle and role model! I will always remember all the vacations, lake days and family parties we shared together. I love and miss you every day! XO
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Missing you always
BEACH LOVING,<br />and loving the beach
April 4, 2018
SIR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE in the USAF
April 4, 2018
and to ALL the friends he made over the years, THANK YOU
Ash Sanders
April 4, 2018
Pumpkin Patch 2016
April 4, 2018
Too bad this book doesn't have video capabilities - Mike bounced so high he was out of the camera range!
Dad and Kyle
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April 4, 2018
Dad and Kyle
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April 4, 2018
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April 4, 2018
The top of picacho peak.
Ash Sanders
April 4, 2018
Moms fall tree branch my dad made her.
Ash Sanders
April 4, 2018
Last day memories of PASM<br />
Lex
April 4, 2018
Mike's favorite buddy, George, that he shared handfuls of Life Savers with, and his favorite bridges on the ride to and from the Pima Air and Space Museum
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