Eunice Loreen Zander

1931 - 2021

Eunice Loreen Wegner Sanow Zander went home to be with her Lord on June 2, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1931 in Battle Creek Nebraska to William and Hedwig Wegner the youngest of 3 sisters Ruby, Wilma and Eunice. After her father died unexpectedly in 1937 the family moved to Battle Creek Nebraska then later moved to Brighton Colorado in 1944 where she spent the remainder of her childhood. As a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Misouri Synod, Eunice and her family were active at Zion Lutheran Church in Brighton where she was confirmed in 1945. After graduating from High School Eunice went to Concordia Teachers College in Seward Nebraska where she graduated in June 1952 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught for two years at St. Johns Lutheran School in Denver. It was at St Johns that Eunice met Luther Sanow, a widower, and they were married in November 1953. Luther's 6 year old son Stephen then joined them in Denver. After living there for a year the family moved several times ending up in Eugene Oregon in 1958. Timothy William Sanow was born in 1960 followed by Daniel Jacob Sanow in 1963 and Rebecca (Becky) Lu Sanow in 1966. In 1969 the family moved to Vancouver Washington where she spent the remainder of her life. In 1976 she began her career as a legal secretary at the law firm of Blair, Schafer, Hutchinson and Wolfe where she worked until her retirement. Eunice and Luther divorced in1995. She married Richard Zander in 2002 and they were married until shortly before his death in 2017. Eunice had a passion for music. She was a piano and organ player and played the organ for several years at both Grace Lutheran Church and St. Johns Lutheran Church. She also served as choir director at both congregatons. She was a member of Vancouver USA Singers for several years and enjoyed their performances both in the USA and overseas. In her later years she would spend hours playing the piano and singing traditional hymns. Eunice is survived by her 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. We will be having a celebration of life on Friday, September 17, 2021 10 am at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver Washington followed by private internment. Friends and acquaintences are welcome to attend. Mom we love you and miss you and we look forward to being with you again in heaven.