Dennis Sanderson
d. October 27, 2011
Dennis Sanderson
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis Sanderson on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Claria Hetherington, sister Heather and brothers-in-law Gary Pchajek and Bill Cann. Left to treasure his memory are his sons Brad (Denise) Sanderson and Sean (Loreen) Sanderson; grandchildren Michael (Cynthia and great grandchildren Reece, Peyton and Hudson), Mellissa, Eric (Louanna and great grandchild Damion) Keely, Karlye, Kylieann, Triston and Angele; sisters Margaret Cann of Winnipeg, Myrna (Brian) Oliver of Twin Lakes Beach, Sharon (Ray) Dykstra of Lac Du Bonnet and Ellen Pchajek of Winnipeg and many nieces and nephews.
Dad was born in Fairford River, Manitoba, the only son of Jack and Claria Hetherington. Dad had 5 sisters. He received his education in Winnipeg and worked for McDonalds Autobody until 1974 when he moved to Portage where he worked at Dan and Petes Autobody as the shop foreman. Some people say he was one of the best painters around. Dad loved hunting and camping and was proud of his two sons. Dad will be missed by all the people who loved him, no matter when you saw him he always had a smile or something good to say. He will be missed dearly by his family.
Visitation and viewing will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm led by Deacon Bill Parrack at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Dennis's memory to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Sask. Ave.E, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N OK8.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com