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Dwight Sanders Obituary
He was born on September 9, 1952, in Vinton, Iowa, to Verle and Culah (Evens) Sanders. He graduated from Washington High School in Vinton, class of 1970. He attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, majoring in agriculture.
Dwight married Bonnie Schadle on September 3, 1973, at the Presbyterian Church in Vinton. Together they had one son, Jason. The family farm, passed down from Dwight's dad, was truly his passion. He was a hard worker and could be found on the farm laboring from early morning into the evening hours most days, where he had row crop and a seed conditioning business. The farm was also home to Sanders Pumpkin Farm up until a few years ago, as well as an annual Christmas light display, both of which Dwight took much pride in and through them, found pleasure in bringing joy to others. His passion for farming also extended into his active support of 4-H, FFA and farm commodity groups.
As hard as he worked, Dwight also knew how to have fun. He loved skiing and annual trips to Copper Mountain, Colorado, with family and friends. He enjoyed road trips and drove on as many adventures as he could. Dwight looked forward to exhibiting farm produce and the occasional photograph at the Iowa State Fair every summer. When there was down time, you were sure to find Dwight with a can of Dew, bowl of popcorn and plate of bacon.
Dwight was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton for over 50 years and had a humble faith in Christ that sustained him throughout his life. Most of all, he was a devoted husband and father, whose kindness, fun-loving attitude, and smile were contagious.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Janet Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Jason (Angie) Sanders and four grandchildren, Gabe, Cooper, Chloe, and Gavin, all of Hyrum, Utah; brother, Doyle (Margaret) Sanders of Johnston, Iowa; sister-in-law Mary (Brad) Spratt of Muscatine, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton with Pastor Mike Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the church and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.
A memorial fund has been established in Dwight's honor.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Dwight and his family. Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com.
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Pam BARBER
May 13, 2018
Sorry for your lose
Ingrid Gillis
April 12, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful, fine man. Kind, gentle, strong.
Dawn Stephenson
April 9, 2018
So saddened by this news. Be comforted that Dwight is with his Lord. "Lord please be with those that love Dwight and are still living here on earth. They need you to help them through this difficult time of grieving and loss".
Bob Miller
April 8, 2018
Dwight could light up a room with his infectious smile. He was a pleasure to be around & never did anything without full effort. Dwight was a friend, customer, and he and Bonnie & Blake provided a high quality seed cleaning & seed treatment business for our company, Miller Hybrids. It was obvious that Dwight loved his family & enjoyed watching his grandchildren wrestle. He skied with gusto for 41 consecutive years in Colorado, & I had the pleasure of skiing with him in February & enjoyed Dwight's many stories of the previous 40 annual ski trips. Dwight's smile on the obituary appears from last August, when he won first place in the Iowa State fair soybean award. That picture is the way I will always remember Dwight, with a smile on his face. Bonnie & Jason, May the memories sustain you and your family. You are in my thoughts & prayers and offer sincere condolence.
Karen and Tim Bahr
April 8, 2018
So sorry to hear this news. Our prayers for Dwight's family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. What a kind man. Hugs.
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