Warner Van Sanders

Warner Van Sanders passed away on July 29, 2024 at his home in Nacogdoches. Warner was born on September 13, 1960 to Fred “Buck” and Golda Sanders. His brother Gail preceded him in departing this life, and he is survived by sisters Sonya Worley (formerly Cunyus) and husband, Joel, and Linda Jo Bowers and husband, Roy. Warner fostered, officially and unofficially, over 60 children in his lifetime and adopted 7 boys; Chris, Michael, Will, Taylor, Jonathan, Steven, and Andrew. Warner was active with Nacogdoches Foster Parents Inc, and East Texas Foster Family Association, where he served as President and was awarded Single Foster Parent of the Year. He leaves many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends and family who cherish his memory.

Warner completed the nursing program at Angelina College and also completed his BSN at Stephen F. Austin State University. As a registered nurse for over 30 years, he demonstrated strong clinical skills, excellent patient care and developed lifelong friendships amongst his co-workers. He was that friend and nurse you could call at any time of day or night and he would be there to lend a helping hand. Warner worked in many departments at Nacogdoches Medical Center, including a directorship position of a nursing department. At Medical Center he was awarded Supervisor of the Year. He joined St. Luke’s Memorial Health System of East Texas and at one time was the Chief Nursing Officer for the Livingston facility. Over the years, Warner also worked in nursing homes and in hospice care.

Warner had a big heart for helping people and hundreds of people felt his love and generosity in many ways. Warner loved to prepare large meals to feed many people. He always kept his pantry full of food and everyone was welcome wherever he set up housekeeping. Warner loved to travel with family and friends and he loved to find good restaurants.

There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Warner's life on August 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the North Street Church of Christ in Nacogdoches.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that memorials be made to the Angelina College Scholarship Funds for the Nursing Program in honor of Warner Sanders. Please mail to Angelina College, Ref: Scholarship Funds, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

Online giving can be made to: https://www.angelina.edu/angelina-college-foundation/ (Please use the drop down box choose other and then make a comment for Warner Van Sanders Nursing Program.)