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Charles Walter Sanders

  • January 17, 1930 - February 10, 2010
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
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“Marold, Cary, Gig, and Cory - I'm so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Bill and I always thought so much of him. Bill felt Chuck took him under his...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Sharon Held - Fort Collins, CO

“Carolyn and family, I am so sorry about your loss. You father sounded like a great man who lived a full life. May you find comfort in his memory and...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Stacy Libal - Loveland, CO

“Keith and I send our condolences to Chuck's family. We will always treasure the iris bulbs for our new home. We will always remember him each...Read More » ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Nancy Wear - Fort Collins, CO

“Merol, Cary and family, Cory, and Carolyn - Our thoughts and prayes are with you during this trying time with the lost of Chuck. Our condolences, ...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: Jeffrey Doran - Fort Collins, CO

“Dear Marold and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. It has been many years since our family (Dick Martin) has seen yours but you are in my...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: Rhonda Winfrey Castaneda - CO

“Dear Marold and family, We were so sorry to hear about Chuck. I know he had been ill for sometime, so I hope you can take some comfort in the...Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: David & Carol Wood - Fort Collins, CO

“I was so sorry to hear that you had lost your husband. I know that he wasn't in good health for quite some time. That doesn't make you miss him any...Read More » ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Carol Bisbee - Fort Collins, CO

“We are sorry for the loss of Mr. Sanders, but we are thankful and appreciate his service to America. We pray that God will fill you with His peace,...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Diann Dean, Chaplain MCL Aux. - CO

“Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. On behalf of all your EF friends, we are thinking of you and your family. ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Matthew Downer - Denver, CO

“Carolyn and family, I always looked forward to seeing Chuck during my summer visits to Loveland over the years. He was very genuine and always...Read More » ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: Mark Bachelor - Austin, TX

“Mrs. Sanders, We are sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Phil Ladd & Family - Windsor, CO

“Dear Marold, It was with great sadness we heard Chuck had left this world. It was easy to remember the great times we shared with you, Chuck and...Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: J.C. and Nancy Evans - VA

“Carolyn and family, We send our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Rest assured you are in our family's thoughts and prayers. ...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Bear and Lefty Reif - MN

“Dear Marold, We are so sad to hear of Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck was such a good fellow and the two of you...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Loren Crabtree, Monica Christen - CO

“Dear Cary & Family: I was saddened when I learned from you yesterday that your Dad had passed. Reading the obituary I came to understand something I...Read More » ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Donna Wetzler - Fort Collins, CO

“We send our deep sympathy and will surely miss Chuck. We have lots of great memories with him from the TKB house to the water truck to riding down...Read More » ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Jack & Pat Laes - Kelso, WA

“Marold, Cary and families, My deepest sympathy to you all at this time. I am so thankful to have known Chuck in many different situations. The...Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Cathy Bishopp Sannes - CO

“Marold,as President of FCHS Class of 1948, classmates extend our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our prayers. Chuck contributed much...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Art Jesser - Fort Collins, CO

“Carolyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your dad. May you hold all the wonderful memories close to your...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Larry & Debbie Tesoriero - CO

“Family of Chuck Sanders. Sorry to hear about Chuck. We be lost with out him. His great look at life and his sence of humor. ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Bob & Ruth Gardner - LaPorte, CO

“Marold and family, Don is in Tucson but I called him when I heard about Chuck. We are both so sorry for your loss of such a great guy. I don't know...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Carole Bove - Ft.Collins, CO

“Our prayers are with Marold and the rest of the family. ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Chuck and Marcia Cramer - CO

“My deepest sympathy to the family of Chuck Sanders. I will always cherish Chucks story of his trumpet. Semper Fi ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Ernest J Croissant - CO


Charles Walter "Chuck" Sanders, 80, passed away February 10, 2010 in Fort Collins. He was born January 17, 1930 in Treece, Kansas. Chuck was raised in Fort Collins, graduating from Fort Collins High School in 1948. He went on to attend Colorado State University. Chuck proudly joined the United States Marines Corps in 1949 and served his country in the Korean War. He was proud to be a survivor of the Chosin Reservoir battle. He married Marold J. Thompson from Inglewood, CA in 1959, just recently celebrating their 50th anniversary with a family cruise. They lived in Loveland and Fort Collins where together they raised three children, Cary, Carolyn and Cory. Chuck made a living in the car business working for many different dealerships in Fort Collins. He retired in 1991. Chuck's interests included fishing, golf, pool, bowling and poker. Chuck and Marold enjoyed any time spent with family and meeting weekly with their many friends for dinner. His contagious laugh was undeniable and filled the room and hearts of all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Marold; son Cary (Rachel) Sanders; daughter Carolyn Sanders both of Fort Collins; son Cory (Lisa) Sanders of Erie, CO; and granddaughters Nicole, Casey, Charly and Jacy. He was preceded in death by his brother (Ben Sanders) and is survived by two sisters. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service with military honors at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00pm. A reception will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice or Redeemer Lutheran Church in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S. Hwy. 287, Ft. Collins, CO. 80525