Sep 3, 1923 – Feb 26, 2019 (Age 95)
Jeraldine Saunders was the creator of the hit ABC television series "The Love Boat." The show, which ran from 1977 through 1986, began with a made-for-TV movie based on Saunders' 1974 nonfiction book "Love Boats." For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
I met Jeraldine on the 2015 50th anniversary sailing of the Pacific Princess. I was the Senior Assistant Purser. It was my favorite cruise. Meeting her, and Jack Jones who sang the theme song and of course the crew was a dream come true.
Richie
January 14, 2026 | Work
I watched the show cougar wives and she was on there and I didn't know she passed prayers for her family
Becky Rannigan
December 03, 2023 | Mansfield, OH
Jeraldine Saunders was part of our family. My family met hers in the mid 70's. My parents owned a rental / vacation condo 2 doors down on three 17th floor of The Atkinson Plaza.
My dad became her CPA and dear friends. She rode in the limo with us to scatter dad's ashes at sea. She was there for us throughout his illness.
We love her very much. She was intelligent, kind, empathic, beautiful, dynamic, gentle and strong.
She exemplified "class" as in, a genuinely...
Robbie Raaf
April 26, 2020 | Winnetka, CA | Friend
May the family and friends find peace in this difficult time
Lena
July 05, 2019 | Queens, NY | Neighbor
Thank you for being my friend!
Michael Holdridge
July 03, 2019 | Northridge, CA | Friend
Jeraldine was the most wonderful lady I ever met. I had the porvilage to work for her. Every time I was with her I felt warm loving energy. I miss sitting in her living room chatting about anything. Showing her how to to use the internet and set her email to loveboatlady she was so excited when the loveboatlady.com was set up! She will be missed.
Michael Holdridge
July 03, 2019 | Northridge, CA | Friend
You will be so missed and may God Bless you.
Conwell Worthington
March 21, 2019 | Ornage, CA | Coworker
I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for her contribution to the film industry. Watching her famous TV program as a young one, made me desire to want to set sail on a cruise when I got of age. She will be dearly missed. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.
March 12, 2019 | DE
Linda Tracy
March 01, 2019 | Cleveland, OH