Mr. Harold Saunders

John, as he was known to his many friends was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. He was born October 15, 1923 in Camden, New Jersey and grew up with his mother, grandparents, and sister, Frances. At 16, he started working in the shipyards and in 1941 he enlisted in the Army. He was deployed to Tinian during WWII and was stationed in Japan after the war. John returned to the states to marry Imogene Lovejoy, and they both returned to Japan. He served the remainder of his military career in the U.S. with the exception of one tour to Iceland. He retired from active duty in Burlington, VT after 23 years of service. John began his second career with Sacramento County, first as Assistant Personnel Director at the Sacramento County Medical Center and then as Personnel Director for the Sacramento County Library System. John was preceded in death by his first loving wife, Imogene (63 years) and his sister, Frances. He is survived by his second loving wife, Jane Herumin (4 years); three daughters Sally Saunders, Susan Hallen (Larry), and Linda Clark (Andrew); four grandchildren Brian Hallen, Kevin Hallen (Marissa), Andrew Clark III, and Ann Tompkins (Sean); two great grand children Taylor and Jordyn Tompkins. John enjoyed music, traveling, and gardening. He will be remembered as being strong in mind, body, and conviction. Those lucky enough to have met him won’t soon forget him. He was a long time member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4991. Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on 12-3-2015 at Lombard Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on 12-4-2015 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in North Highlands, CA. Interment with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery.