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RITA SANDERSON Rita "Nanna" Sanderson, of Las Vegas, 78 years young, passed away April 1, 2013, from complications of pneumonia. She was married to William C. Sanderson. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; and daughter, Karen. She is survived by her sons, Bill and Dan Sanderson; and daughter, Carol Emmons. She had 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Celebration of her life will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, at the Eagles Lodge, 301 W. Pacific, Henderson. In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations on her behalf for placement with her husband and family. Rita was a three-time cancer survivor, avid animal lover and a unique "full of life" woman who will be missed by all.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013.

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Joe Farrell

April 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about the passing of one of the most wonderful people I've ever known. She was such an important part of my life when I was young and growing up in Vegas. So many of my childhood memories center around the time spend with the Sandersons. Rest In Peace Rita!

Ann & Moose

April 14, 2013

With our sincere sympathies to all my cousins and her dear friend Carol Palsgrove. We loved our "FUN" Aunt Rita...she will be deeply missed. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Jill Petty

April 13, 2013

Deepest sympathy. You will be greatly missed!!

Heather Sanderson

April 13, 2013

Nana, I first met you when I was in high school, and I loved you because you were from back east like me. You were funny, and beautiful and told things how you saw it. If it wasn't for you dragging your grandson over to meet me at Sonni's wedding, I wouldn't have the beautiful family I have now! For that I'm forever grateful, and grateful for helping raise a wonderful man, my husband Dan, and being a pretty awesome "Great-Nana" to McKenna. There's a void in our physical life without you here, but you'll always be in our hearts and one day we'll all be reunited in a happy wonderful place called heaven. I love you and miss you Nana!

Cary Palsgrove

April 11, 2013

Rita I will never forget you with out fail where ever you are there was a good time to be had by all. Keep having a crazy time up in Heaven dancing away with Sandy and Karen. Till we meet again

April 10, 2013

Chuck Palsgrove

April 10, 2013

I will always remember those days that we lived next door to each other,and Did all those things we did with the horses. You and Sandy were just like our family. Its to darn bad that as we grew older, and Sunny and I moved and we kinda lost touch. I know that one day we'll all see each other again old friend! Love!

Olga Catania

April 10, 2013

My sincerest sympathies to the Sanderson family.
Your home was a place we always wanted to be and were welcomed with open arms. We have wonderful memories being with all of you! Karen was my maid of honor when I married Danny Demint.
Sincerely,
Olga Catania
Olga Catania

Carol Sanderson/Emmoms

April 10, 2013

I find peace knowing you are finally home. I have tears cause I miss you. I have strength because you are in me. I love you Mom...

April 10, 2013

We had some fun memories out at the field. Rita will be missed.

Carol Palsgrove

April 10, 2013

More then just my best friend you are a sister for ever. There is a part of me missing now. Till we meet again I carry a part of you with me. Love always your best Friend

Rita Malmedal

April 9, 2013

someone I will never forget
Named my daughter Karen from one Rita to another god bless you

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