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RV Sanders, known as Tex by family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at the age of 90. Tex was born in Petersburg, Texas, on March 28, 1926.
He resided with his wife in White Salmon for most of his life.
Tex is survived by his spouse, Marguerite Allaire Sanders of over 72 years in marriage. Tex and Marguerite were married at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church on June 8, 1945 (Sanford, Maine). Tex and his wife Marguerite (Marge) were long time members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church (White Salmon).
On March 27, 1944, Tex enlisted in to the United States Navy where he spent the following two years training as an aircraft radio operator. He never lost his passion for aircraft and his stories from time spent in the United States Military.
In 1954, Tex and Marguerite moved with their son Alfred (Al) to Washington where he had several jobs before working for Broughton’s Lumber Company and eventually retiring from the Washington Department of Transportation on April 1, 1986.
Tex was a member of the Mt. Adams Elks Club where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends attending the annual Elks Picnic.
He leaves behind his sister Lena (Penny) Penell (Hood River), his son and spouse, Al and JoAnn Sanders (White Salmon), two grandaughters and spouses, Rhonda and Scott Hardisty (White Salmon), Nancy and Derek Parker (Trout Lake). Tex was blessed with five great-grandchildren: William, Nicholas and Brandon (children of Scott & Rhonda), Nicole and Haley (children of Derek and Nancy) and one great, great-grandchild, Hayden Hardisty (son of William).
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