David Sanford
Jerseyville |
DATELINE: Jerseyville
NAME: David Clark Sanford
AGE: 83
DIED: 4:32 p.m. Sunday May 24, 2015 at Jersey Community Hospital
BORN: October 15, 1931 in Hinckley, MN
PARENTS: Benjamin Clark and Cathryn Louise (Robertson) Sanford (Both Deceased)
MARRIAGE: Dave married Sharon (Wadlow) Willis in 1985 in Jerseyville at the Jerseyville First Assembly of God Church
OCCUPATION: Dave graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1951 with a degree in Mortuary Science, and completed an apprenticeship in Rochester, MN to be a licensed Mortician and Funeral Director. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to his home state, Minnesota, and began his career working in funeral homes in that area until he relocated to Illinois in 1966, where he continued his career in Casket Sales. In 1980, he joined Criswell Casket Company in St. Charles, Missouri and continued his sales career traveling throughout Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri. He was honored by co-workers, business associates, and friends at a Pre-Retirement celebration hosted by Criswell Casket Company in 2011, but continued working on a part-time basis until his health declined. Dave loved to play golf and cards weekly with a group of very close friends. He was a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, and attended many games. He enjoyed traveling and recently enjoyed an 11-day tour of Alaska, which completed his travels to all 50 states.
MILITARY SERVICE: In 1952, Dave was drafted into the Army, and served as a Radio Operator in the Korean War, stationed in Korea and Japan until he was honorably discharged.
MEMBERSHIPS: He was a faithful member of Jerseyville First Assembly of God Church, the past 30 years.
VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015
At First Assembly of God Church 500 Cross Ave. in Jerseyville
FUNERAL: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
At First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville
Graveside Military Rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post #492
OFFICIANT: Rev Larry Hayes
BURIAL: Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey
MEMORIALS: In Lieu of flowers, Blessing Hospice, Jersey Community Hospital Foundation and First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville
SURVIVORS
WIFE: Sharon Sanford of Jerseyville, Illinois
CHILDREN: Ann Catherine & Brian Cox of Minnesota; John David & Pam Sanford of Jerseyville; Mike James &Toni Sanford of Indiana; Mark James & Lisa Sanford of Belleville; Stan & Sue Hawkins of Jerseyville and Brad & Jill Brown of Jerseyville
GRANDCHILDREN: Jason & Amy Cox; Jared & Aubrey Sanford; Christopher Sanford; Jantzen & Jaelyn Hawkins; Kinley Brown and Miranda & Ian Burger.
BROTHER: Stan & Mary Sanford of California
BROTHERS & SISTERS–IN-LAW: Tom & Sharon Wadlow of Jerseyville; Mary Ann Wadlow of Godfrey and Clayton & Sharon Wadlow of Jerseyville.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; and Sister and Brother-in-law: Shirley & Earl Born.
Alexander Funeral Home
