Jason E. Sanders

Jason E. Sanders, 89, of Emmitsburg, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at St. Catherine Nursing Center in Emmitsburg. Born Nov. 4, 1921, in Fairfield, Pa., he was the son of the late Jason M. and Lottie Reed Sanders. He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Keckler Sanders, whom he married May 2, 1942. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1942-46 as an airplane and engine mechanic, and an instrument specialist. During the war he served six months on Tinian Island where the flight of the Enola Gay originated. He was owner/operator of Jason Sanders Plumbing & Heating in Emmitsburg for more than 35 years. He was a member of the Emmitsburg United Church of Christ and a founding member of the Indian Conservation Club of Emmitsburg. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a master gardener. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Valentine and husband Jeffery, of Baltimore; grandchildren Joshua Wayne Valentine and Amanda Joy Valentine, of Baltimore, and Jennifer Gwen Nallo, of Westminster; a great-granddaughter, Sara Joy Nallo; a sister, Maysie Riley, of Chambersburg, Pa.; and brothers Harold Sanders, of Tennessee, and Robert Sanders, of Florida. He was predeceased by sisters Ibby, Arlene and Marie; and brothers Julian and Sterling Sanders. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Catherine Nursing Center, 331 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Arrangements are by Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg. Online condolences may be made at www.myersdurborawfh.com. Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.