Obituary of Owen Sanders

Owen O. Sanders, Jr of Washington, NJ formerly of Clifton, NJ died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Old Orchard Health Care Center, Easton, PA at the age of 78. Born Born October 10, 1928 in Ithaca, NY, he was the Son of the late Owen Sanders and the late Harriet (June) Sanders-Hankins. Born in Ithaca NY, he lived most of his adult life in Clifton, NJ. Enjoyed leather working, coin collecting, flea markets, Native American jewelry and Pow-Wows. He was a Delivery Driver, employed by Graybar, Parsippany, NJ retired in 1996. He was Predeceased by: Daughter, Ellen Sanders; Step Father, Clarence Hankins; Friends, Jacqueline & William Granger. Military: He served during WWII 07-10-1946 to 06-28-1949 and Korean War 10-11-1950 to 02-23-1951 in the Army as a PFC 1st Class; Memberships: BPOE Elks Club Lodge #2167 in Oakland NJ Survivors: Son : Owen Sanders III St. Paul, MN Son : David Sanders WI Son : Carson "Chip" Sanders & Wife Noreen Butler, NJ Son : Paul Sanders Passaic, NJ Son : Kenneth Sanders & Wife Holly Banger, PA Daughter : Susan Sanders Belvidere, NJ Daughter : Marilyn Hughes Woodbine, NJ 14 Grand Children & 6 Great Grand Children: Cousin : Sue Pierce & Husband Bob Union Springs, NY Friend : Stewart Granger Belvidere, NJ Friend : Paul Granger Jr Belvidere, NJ Friend : Ann Rinak Lodi, NJ Services: Memorial service will begin Friday at 7:00 pm at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Ave, Washington NJ A private cremation was held at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. Memorials: BPOE Elks Club #2167, 33 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com.