Clifford "Jack" Jackson Sanders

Clifford (Jack) Sanders, 81, died on February 25, 2005 in Billings, Montana. He was born in Platteville, Colorado on July 11, 1923 to William M. & Mary Elizabeth (White) Sanders.

The family moved to Powell, Wyoming when Jack was 12 years old. They settled on Whistle Creek. Jack received his first schooling in Byron.

He served his Country in the US Navy during World War II. He served all his time on the USS Lexington, better known as the Blue Ghost; they were 18 months on the water. Jack was very proud of his service record. He was married to Kathryn J. Rudquist on January 7, 1952 in Anaconda, MT.

Jack was a life member of the V.F.W. #5054 in Powell, the American Legion post #44 in Worland, Worland Elks #208, and Eagles # 3096; He was the Wyoming State Arie Father of the year in 2002-2003 and Wyoming State traveling ambassador. His hobbies included darts, fishing, and playing pool.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Ruthetta, mother and father, sisters May Jackson, Dovie Wigham, Bertha Beerline, Mary Umberhower, brothers Buford & Andrew Sanders.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn of Billings, Mt. daughters, Clarice (Terry) Hoffman of Billings, Jackie Niederkofler of Billings, son, Jack Sanders Jr. & wife (Mary) of Belgrade, sister Ruby & (Johnny) Sinner of Billings. Montana, Grandchildren, Monique (Nick) Blazebic, Ron (Jenny) Schmidt Anderson, Stephanie Lozano Godina, Sej Kinfield; Great-grandchildren: Damion, Reese, and Kodi Schmidt, Hunter and Bryce Blazebic, Elizabeth Lozano Godina.