Reuben Sanders

Reuben Anthony Sanders - Pioneer, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather, husband, devoted friend to many. Reuben passed away Sunday morning after a long illness with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Frances McGovern of 61 + years, and his two living children - Selina (Gaskell) and Frank Sanders.

Reuben was married December 24, 1953and later sealed  in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. He was born April 15, 1933 in Malta, Idaho to Lee Washington Sanders (Father) and Zetta Fern Mortenson (Mother). He was raised by goodly parents and from Pioneer Heritage. His great great grandfather (Moses Martin Sanders ), was one of the original Pioneers to settle St George Utah. Besides his two living children, he has 88 grand children with two more on the way. He enjoyed hunting and fishing on his off times. He was busy doing missionary service for the LDS church and held many high and holy callings during his lifetime. He is loved by all who knew him and has finished his earthly course with honor and dignity for his family, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the many many friends that he and his family has helped over the years both members and non-members. The family thanks all of the many emails and letters from loved ones world-wide. He will be missed but always remembered.

He will be buried at the City Cemetery in Hurricane Utah after a short graveside at 10:00 AM on Wednesday September 23, 2015. There will be a graveside service only as per Reuben’s request. All are welcome!