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Ralph Edwin Sanderson

July 30, 2012

Ralph Edwin Sanderson, of North Vancouver, BC passed away peacefully at Lion’s Gate Hospital on Monday, July 30th at 11:30 A.M. with family by his side. Ralph was born on June 25, 1929 at Maple Creek SK.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia ; his children Harold (Dianne) Sanderson, Eldon (Sarina) Sanderson, Valerie (Daryl) Johannesen, Daryl (Holly) Sanderson and Maureen (Tony) Richichi and his 11 grandchildren, Erin & Garth, Eric, Jordy, Justin, Kevin & Daren, Kaeli & Jenna, Chad (Heather) & Rebecca as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Nathan & Hannah; one sister, Edna (Ed) Caruk of Toronto ON, one brother, Stan (Lynn) of West Kelowna, BC and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ralph was predeceased by his infant daughter Rosella, his parents Selmer & Annie, his sister Blanche and brothers Leonard, Alfred & George.

If family/friends so desire; in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Shore Hospice Society:

Online: www.northshorehospice.ca to make a secure donation online using your credit card, please click on the ”Donate” tab, then the yellow “Donate On-Line” button at the top left of this page. We ask that you complete the “In Tribute” tab in Ralph’s name.

By Mail: To make your contribution by cheque, please go to the above website to download the Donation Form, print, complete and mail the form with your gift to:

North Shore Hospice Society

P.O. Box 54019

1562 Lonsdale Avenue

North Vancouver, BC V7M 3L5


There will be no funeral service but a Celebration of Life will be held at: Saint Martin’s Anglican Church Hall

195 E. Windsor Road, North Vancouver BC

On Tuesday, August 7th at 4:30 PM

Please RSVP to vjohannesen@shaw.ca or 604 980 0446

www.hollyburnfunerals.com