Mark W. Sanders 1951-2002 Mark W. Sanders, a Tucson resident since 1980, died April 20, 2002 on his ranch in Graham County near Bonita. He was born March 20, 1951, in Iowa. He is survived by his wife Susan, two daughters, his mother, two sisters, six brothers, and eighteen nieces and nephews. A service celebrating his life and eternal life with God was held Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at the El Camino Baptist Church, in Tucson. Contributions may be made in his memory to Sarver Heart Center ( for biomedical research) or Ameritribes Missions
Always flirting and joking....A big personality! He and Becky Waller were a couple in those days and we often double dated as I dated Tim Waller. We spent hours together playing "capture the flag," singing in church, having outings at the Wallers with a" Mona cleaner out of the freezer parties". We were counselors at the Billy Graham film "For Pete's Sake". He was a excellent singer and enjoyed watching him in many school plays. Thank you for all the laughter and for sharing your talents dear friend.
Linda Peterson
From Arizona newspaper:
Mark W. Sanders
1951-2002
Mark W. Sanders, a Tucson resident since 1980, died April 20, 2002 on his ranch in Graham County near Bonita. He was born March 20, 1951, in Iowa. He is survived by his wife Susan, two daughters, his mother, two sisters, six brothers, and eighteen nieces and nephews. A service celebrating his life and eternal life with God was held Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at the El Camino Baptist Church, in Tucson. Contributions may be made in his memory to Sarver Heart Center ( for biomedical research) or Ameritribes Missions
Cheryl Shopbell (DeVault)
Always flirting and joking....A big personality! He and Becky Waller were a couple in those days and we often double dated as I dated Tim Waller. We spent hours together playing "capture the flag," singing in church, having outings at the Wallers with a" Mona cleaner out of the freezer parties". We were counselors at the Billy Graham film "For Pete's Sake". He was a excellent singer and enjoyed watching him in many school plays. Thank you for all the laughter and for sharing your talents dear friend.