Burt L. Sanders
November 21, 2016
Burt L. Sanders 91, died Monday,
November 21, 2016 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. He was
born February 23, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas to Alva E. and Lillian P.
(Adams) Sanders. On June 5, 1949 he married Geraldine “Gerry”
Irby at Hill City, Kansas and she preceded him in death on March 1,
2015.
Burt was a graduate of Baxter Springs
High School and graduated from Pittsburg State Teachers College. He
served 3 years in the United States Navy earning the rank of Gunnery
Fire Controlman First Class. Burt taught high school science and was
a principal in his early career. He was a longtime active charter
member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton where he
served on many committees and helped establish the Trinity Heights
Church Foundation. Burt was also a lay member to the Kansas West UMC
Annual Conference. He served his community volunteering for Newton
Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Lions Club. Burt’s working
career was spent as a Met Life and Travelers Insurance Agent and 17
years as director of development and public relations for United
Methodist Youthville. He also worked 10 years as corporate director
of development for Presbyterian Manors of Mid American working in
both Kansas and Missouri. After his retirement he kept active
working as a consultant for Larksfield place in Wichita and for other
charitable organizations. Burt greatly looked forward to spending
time with his loving family and many friends. And especially looked
forward to his Saturday morning men’s breakfast group.
He is survived by daughter Cheryl
Stansberry of Lawton, OK; sister Lois K. Wagener and her family of
Chicago, IL; he is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Diane Whited
of Derby, KS, Mike Welch of Wamego, KS, Linda Kurtz of Overland Park,
KS and Donna Welch of Chicago, IL
Burt is preceded in death by his
parents, wife, one son Craig and his sister Joan Welch
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 19, 2016 at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church
with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery, Newton, Kansas.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity
Heights Foundation in care of Petersen Funeral Home
