Russell Edward Sanders

Message from Rev William S Beard

Russ, we'll miss your captaining us through Sunday School lessons, your precise photography, and your gentle nature. Rest well my brother.

A candle was lit by Roxane Cerda on December 21, 2017 8:59 PM

A candle was lit by Teresa & Sofia Mena on December 21, 2017 2:48 PM

Message from James & Dorene Hudson of Woodlawn, Maryland

To Sandra, DeVaun, Elliott, Ryan, Jamal, and Mrs. Watkins...
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. James and I support you all with love and prayers from the East Coast of the United States. Our hearts and spirit are with you during the loss of this great man, your husband, father, and son. We looked forward to everyday engaging with Russell on Facebook as he and James were good friends in Pocatello. We miss his presence so terribly but realize heaven has been rewarded with an angel. We know Russell's legacy will live on through all of you and his many other relatives and friends. His life touched so many. He will always be honored as a champion in our hearts. He has won the victory on the other side.
Peace & blessings be unto you.

A candle was lit by janet briggs on December 16, 2017 8:25 PM

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i did not know Russell only through my daughter Jamie and Jerome Mapp.I am sending angels to watch him in heaven. To you Sandra i wish you love and your sons. My heart is empty and so sad that he is no longer with us. A beautiful man husband and father.What a sweet soul he is. Sandra i am praying for you as the beautiful woman and loving mother to your sons. I hope God will take you in his arms and comfort you.Sending blessings and love to a wonderful family. rip russell

A candle was lit by janet briggs on December 16, 2017 8:18 PM

Message from Denise Francis

Death ends a life, but not our relationship. Memories and moments that we shared will never be forgotten. Today, we will recognize your physical presence is gone from us Russell Edward Sanders, but you will continue to live on in our memories and the many stories we will share. You will be celebrated today in all of your goodness, and the meaning of your life, as you encouraged so many to live life with zeal and passion.

To my family, you are not alone.

To Russ, many will acknowledge you on this day, and in doing so, we so honor the significance of your unique and beautiful life, and the legacy you leave behind. We will remember your life Russell Edward Sanders: a life well lived. We shall keep your life alive through memories, stories and just saying your name… For death, can only take away the physical.

Rest In Peace Russell Edward Sanders.
I will miss you, and I love you cousin!!!

A candle was lit by Death ends a life, but not our relationship. Memories and mo on December 16, 2017 3:33 AM

Message from Tim White

I had the privilege of fly fishing with Russ for three days back in July. He was able to forget about cancer for this short time and we really enjoyed the trip. Mainly he talked with pride about this wife, sons and mom that taught him to be a good person. I am very glad we had this short time together.

Message from George & Wick Coutis

Always a friendly smile, always a warm heart & just one of the best of the best human beings. Russell is gone but his spirit of good will & love will live on, most in the hearts & souls of his family, but also in those of us who had the honor to call him "friend". We are so sad & sorry for his loss. . . our tears are streaming.

Message from Christine LaRue & Joseph LaRue

To Sandra, DaVaun, Ryan, Elliott and Jamal,
Rest well, Russell. Your legacy will last a long time. We will all hold you in our hearts. Our lives are richer because of your sterling advocacy. We loved your laughter and sense of humor, and strong sense of African American and Western History, and love for family. ¡Paz! Peace!

Message from Tim White

I had the privilege to go fly fishing with Russ for 3 days back in July. I think he was able to forget about his cancer and it was a wonderful experience. He is a special person and I was lucky to spend this time with him. He talked about how proud he was of his tall handsome sons, his beautiful wife and the mom that raised him to be a good person. Also, his large extended family of friends that is pretty much every person in Pocatello.

Message from Tim White

I had the privilege to go fly fishing with Russ for 3 days back in July. I think he was able to forget about his cancer and it was a wonderful experience. He is a special person and I was lucky to spend this time with him. He talked about how proud he was of his tall handsome sons, his beautiful wife and the mom that raised him to be a good person. Also, his large extended family of friends that is pretty much every person in Pocatello.

A candle was lit by Ed & Connie Aldrich on December 15, 2017 2:44 PM

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So sorry to hear of your loss Sandra, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Message from Kay Morgan

Russ, you will be so missed! Prayers and condolences to Sandra and boys. High school was a long time ago but memories are still very bright.... RIP

A candle was lit by Kathleen King on December 15, 2017 1:38 PM

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So sad for the family and friends of Russell Sanders. I knew Russell when he was a student in my classes at ISU. His wonderful jazz music show was a spot of happiness on many evenings. My condolences to the family.

Message from Gloria J Shines-Mack

My heart felt condolences to the Sanders family. My childhood friend. I am so happy to have reconnected with him through face book over the past few years. I have loved his positive spirit as he has gone through this difficult time in his life. He continued to stay positive as I am sure it was not always easy to do. I am however, comforted to know that he no longer is in pain. "To be absent from the body, is to be in presence of the lord". He touched so many lives, and I am sure that was the Lord's intent.
I will miss seeing your posts!
Rest in Heaven my friend.

A candle was lit by Gloria Shines-Mack on December 15, 2017 11:11 AM

Message from John T Sahlberg

The Sanders' family is in our thoughts and prayers. I first got to know Russ as my biology partner sophomore year at Poky High and just thinking of him warms my heart. His birthday was the day after mine and for almost the last 50 years we have contacted each other with a happy birthday. That was an important connection to so many things that I regret is now gone. Please know that although we are not able to attend the funeral on such short notice, we send our condolences and love from the entire Sahlberg family.

Message from Ted Hunt

Saw Russ every morning a few minutes before seven. Went on for several summers. Always felt better because if his sincere smile and wave. Felt Russ really wished each and all the best . He was just a high point at seven in the morning. Miss You

Message from Cecilia Gales (The Bailey-Stewart Family - Chicago)

Our most sincere condolences to the Russell Sanders Family. As you remember Russell, know that you are being thought of with sympathy and love. Our prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by Elisa Penagos on December 14, 2017 9:32 PM

Message from Don & Brenda Rommel

Sandra and children. Please accept our sincere condolences on Russ’ passing. We both enjoyed working with him at KWIK and 95 Alive. In fact, Russ was the one who introduced us to each other so we will be thankful to him for bringing us together. Always a gentleman with anyone. We’ll sure miss him. Love, Don and Brenda Rommel.

A candle was lit by David Knoff for Michael Knoff (dec.) a long time friend on December 14, 2017 3:17 PM

Message from Arnold and Shirala Hansrajh

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Sandra and the rest of the family. We grieve with you at the loss of a wonderful and God-fearing husband, father and son. While Russell will be sorely missed be encouraged that we grieve for a time. We look forward to the hope the is in Christ Jesus - we have a hope in the Lord who is never failing. 1Thessalonians 4:13 - 14

A candle was lit by Arnold and Shirala Hansrajh on December 14, 2017 2:48 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on December 14, 2017

Message from Brent Koetter

My sincere condolences to Sandra and family. It was mostly through city league basketball and travelling tournaments that I got to know Russ. I always enjoyed seeing him and spending time around him. A few years back on one of my visits home to Pocatello for Thanksgiving, I ran into him and got to introduce two of my kids to him. Always the gentleman . . . he reached out with wonderful compliments after meeting my daughters. Much love and respect to you Russ and family!

Expression of Sympathy

A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was ordered on December 14, 2017

A candle was lit by Melba Covert on December 14, 2017 8:46 AM

A candle was lit by Bill Bacon on December 14, 2017 8:43 AM

Message from Tami Lewis

I am sure going to miss his smile and inviting personality! My sincere condolences and big hugs to all the family. I hope you find some peace in this challenging time.

Message from Bill F

My sincere condolences to the family and friends, so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that Jehovah God will soon resurrect our dear loved ones (John 5:28-29). Oh how we long for the day when pain, suffering and death will be no more, these former things will have passed away (Revelation 21:3-5).

Message from Rick Simpkins

As HaLevi observed, "Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch...". My much beloved friend Russ has left our world for the next. Many people in our world have tears streaming down our faces today. We have just begin to feel the stinging realization that we cannot today nor tomorrow, laugh, tell stories, play music and in so many other ways interact with him.

On the other hand, I believe with all my heart, that many in the next world are doing exactly these things. In particular, I know Russ is enjoying reunification with his father, thus healing that pain he carried, which motivated him to become the man so many people loved, after the untimely and cruel deprevation of such.

As HaLevi concluded, "...Tis a human thing, love, a holy thing, to love what death has touched". Just as I was truly blessed to have known and deeply loved Russ here, so have literally thousands of others. I know that we have not seen the last of my beautiful friend.

A candle was lit by Susan aspitarte mahan on December 14, 2017 12:25 AM

Message from Trudy Yowell

Russ, always a gentleman, a light in a dark world, a song of the night....you will be missed...heaven has another good one....jazz on my friend.

A candle was lit by Trudy Diane Yowell on December 13, 2017 9:23 PM

A candle was lit by Veronica Griggs on December 13, 2017 3:59 PM