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Allan Sanders Obituary

Allan "Skip" Sanders, born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 21, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2005. Allan owned several Phoenix based corporations which developed and managed hotels. Allan lived and worked in Phoenix for over 40 years. Allan is survived by his wife, Shirley Sanders along with his four daughters, Gail Biesen (Greg), Leselyn Greenwald (Kent), Roxanne Slade Doan (Pat), Suzanne Kom (Kelly) and was predeceased by son, Wade Sanders. Allan has 8 grandchildren. A man of integrity and fine character, Allan was kind and dynamic with a strong sense of family and responsibility. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00am on December 1, 2005 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014 or Sojourners, 3333 14th Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20010. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 29, 2005.

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Paul Hampsch

December 5, 2005

Dear Shirley and family,



My deepest and sincere condolences at the loss of Skip. As you all know, I continue to deal with my own traggic loss. One of the things that I remembered from the memorial service for Dom was when the minister said; "It's only when it's the darkest that you can see the stars the brightest".



With much love,

Paul, Paul Jr., and Andrew

Ira Victor

November 29, 2005

Rarely in one's lifetime are we priveledged to know a person of such character, charm and integrity as Skip Sanders.



H. Ross Perot once said that "Eagles don't flock, you have to find them one at a time" and Skip was one of the highest flying of eagles. He will be sorely missed and the world has lost a great friend.

Stacey Millard

November 29, 2005

Dearest Suzie, Roxie, Mrs. Sanders and family, I was so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. My memories of him are all larger than life. As a kid he reminded me of a cross between Rex Harrison and Foghorn Leghorn. I mean that with complete affection. I so appreciate his generousity in taking me on so many of your amazing vacations to the beach and to ski. I always felt like he treated me like one of his own daughters. You are all in my prayers. Stacey

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