Gordon Douglas Sanderson

Doug passed away peacefully on May 9, 2015 with Loretta, his daughters and family by his side. Doug will be greatly missed by his wife Loretta; his daughters Brenda (Alex) , Deannie (Curt), Bonnie (Jorge); 3 grand children Shannon (Stephen), Morgan, Sarah; great grand children Reylen, Taylor and Alexandra; his brother Les, sister Corey Ann and extended family Ray (Ermadell), Rick (Janeth), Karen (Ray), Debra (Chris), Cheryll (Doug). Doug is predeceased by his brother Don and his parents Ed and Kathleen

Doug was born January 24, 1935 in Cranbrook and had three daughters with his wife of 28 years Anita Katherine who passed away in 1984. He lived in Gibsons, BC for many years and worked in the Howe Sound Pulp Mill. After retirement from the mill, Doug moved to Merritt where he met Loretta. Doug enjoyed floor curling, cards, Court Whist and Ramoli. He held a position of President and Director of the local Seniors organization. Doug and Loretta enjoyed going fishing, camping in their motorhome at Harmon Lake and they had a great time for many years going to the Merritt Music Festival. They enjoyed their Friday dinner outtings and Sunday breakfasts at the Grand with friends. Doug had a great love for his dogs, who always put a smile on his face when they were near him.

Thanks to all the doctors, nurses and health care professionals who assisted with Doug’s care. A special thanks to all the staff at Gillis House, who not only treated Doug with kindness and compassion but gave him and his family extraordinary care over the last weeks of his life.

A service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 30th, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Trinity United Church, located at 1899 Quilchena Avenue, in Merritt BC. It will be followed by refreshments in the hall adjoining the church. Online condolences can be made at www.merrittfuneralchapel.com. Another Celebration of Life will be held in Gibsons BC at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following organizations in honour of Gordon Douglas Sanderson: BC Cancer Society; Gillis House, Merritt, BC or BC SPCA.