Bobbie Joe Sanders

Bobbie Joe Sanders (Joe) passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026. Born on November 20, 1933 in Missouri, Joe lived a life devoted to his family and community. His family moved to Klamath Falls, OR in the 1940’s.

He served in the navy on the USS Higby as a gunner’s mate from 1952-1956. He and his twin brother, Bill, both served on the same ship. His military service was very important to him, and he attended almost every reunion!

Joe met the love of his life, Janette Rochon, and married her in 1957.

After Joe graduated from Oregon Technology Institute in 1959 with training in Surveying, he moved to Roseville and was a surveyor in Sacramento ,CA for 15 years and taught surveying at the Job Corps for 15 years before retiring.

He was active in his community. He volunteered and served many meals at St. Vincent De Paul. He also organized summer camps for children in Roseville through the Roseville Concilio. He coached baseball for the Roseville Little League.

He and Janette moved to Sheridan in 2003 to live next to their son, John. He loved helping on John’s farm tending to the mandarin orchard, feeding the various animals, etc.

He enjoyed golfing, watching his favorite team, the 49ers, and spending time on the Northern California Coast.

He is survived by Janette Sanders, his wife of 69 years, his daughters Julie Bruce (Richard) and Joanne Stricklin (Richard), his sons James Sanders (Saren) and John Sanders (Toni), his grandchildren Roshanna Pellini, Richard Pellini, Brian Hunt, Dylan Bruce, Devin Bruce, Maryn Sanders, and JT Sanders plus great grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin brother, Bill Sanders (Tami), his sisters Faye Benham (Pete), and Mary Hoggarth (Jack).