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Sam Douglas Grant Sanderson
1954 - 2017
Sam Douglas Grant Sanderson
1954 - 2017
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BORN
1954
DIED
2017
Sam Sanderson Obituary
Sam Sanderson, Ph.D. age 63 years. Loving and devoted husband, son, father, brother and "Deda." His father, Grant Sanderson, and mother-in-law, Cherry Harpenau, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Anna: his children Scott (Annie) and Brian (Shelby); grandchildren, Adam and Natalie; mother, Marelle Sanderson; brothers Derl and Mark Sanderson.
Dedicated medical researcher, he will be missed by many who worked with him during his 27 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the company he founded, Prommune, Inc. His work will live on through many publications and numerous patents. Funeral services were held at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and Sam is interred at the Resurrection Cemetery, Omaha Nebraska.
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Mary Woodhead
August 22, 2017
My husband Bob Bauer grew up and attended college with Sam. Bob always followed Sam's career and was proud of his many accomplishments. Bob passed away in June but I know he would want to send you his love and I do so on behalf of us both. You are in my thoughts in this difficult time.
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