On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Robert B Sanders loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away at age 84. Robert lived in Gilbert, AZ for the past 5 1/2 years; prior to that he had lived in Tempe, AZ for 52 years. Robert (Bob) was born on September 4th, 1936 to Robert Bordner Sanders Sr. and Louise W. (Dietz) Sanders of Sunbury, PA. Bob was the oldest of 7 siblings followed by Scott, James, Gary, Nancy, Helen, and Bonnie. In 1957 he met and married Eva G Walker of Concord, North Carolina and thereafter enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served from 1954-1958. Bob and Eva had 2 children, Robert Michael Sanders and Kimberly E (Sanders) Kling. In 1968 Bob moved to Tempe, AZ and started working for State Tile; he purchased the business in 2002 and retired in November 2005. Bob loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Bob was a huge sports fan and loved to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals & ASU Sun Devils. He was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. However, his favorite team throughout his life was the Penn State Nittany Lions football team. Bob was known for his smile, his big personality, his generous nature, and his love of his family. He was a trusted friend and could always be counted on to lend a hand or a smile to anyone in need. Bob was preceded in death by his father Robert, mother Louise, son Michael, brothers James and Gary and sister Nancy. Bob is survived by and dearly missed by one daughter, Kimberly (Sanders) Kling, a wonderful son-in-law William Kling, 3 grandchildren, Marcus Shlyk, Mariah Shlyk and Megan Trickel, and 4 great grandchildren - Tanner Parsons, Hayden Parsons, Luna Shlyk and Jett Trickel (due 4.8.21). He is also survived by three siblings, brother Scott and sisters, Helen & Bonnie. Due to Covid-19, a private funeral service will be held by immediate family on November 13, 2020 at 11am. Rest Haven is offering a Facebook live stream for anyone interested in watching the service. There will be a link under Roberts obituary for the Facebook live stream. You don’t need a Facebook account to watch the service. If you have any questions, please call Rest Haven direct and they will assist you.
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