George Earl Sanders, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He was born October 3, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, to Drs. George and Caroline Sanders, M.D.
George graduated high school in Excelsior Springs, MO. He earned his Masters of Science in Education from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, restoring antique furniture, stained glass and diorama miniatures. He had a passion for classic cars and antique motorcycles. He loved interacting with nature; he nurtured swallowtail butterflies from cocoon to release every spring. He had a wry sense of humor which was a joy to most and an aggravation to a few.
In November of 1971, he married the love of his life, Freda in Lee’s Summit, MO. They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.
George is survived by: his wife Freda; daughter Erin (Jason) of Hutchinson; grandchildren: Tyler of McPherson; Zaide (Rylee) of Salina; Caitlyn of Wichita; Chase of Hutchinson; and Isabella of Hutchinson; sister Christel Sanders of Corvallis, OR; brother Gene (Faye) of Excelsior Springs, MO; brother Charles (Annette) of Foley, AL; as well as his beloved nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Per his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Animal Shelter, Hutchinson, KS in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.