Rita Harriet Sanderson was born October 15, 1948. She passed away at Melfort Hospital on March 14, 2021 at the age of 72 years.
Rita is survived by her husband of 55 years, Herb Sanderson.
Daughter Denise Whitehead: Justin & Claudette – Hunter, Hayden, Hailey, Jovi; Roger Jr. & Tara – Donteh, Elianna, Roger Jr III; Lacy & Sheldon – Charlee and Dominic; Joshua.
Son Garth & Jamie Sanderson: Elissa & Warner; Adam & Hildie – Jaycia, Adalynn, Dawsyn; Lee; Alexa.
Jamie’s children: Cody & Chantelle – Kayden, Mason; Tyshia & Scott – Alec, Theo; Layne; Charlyn & Phil – Elektra, Jalaine, Adrian, Andrew, Kendahl.
Daughter Cheryl & Mervin Whitehead: Thomas & Sunrise – Sunset, Jadis; Fayth & Cody – Kingsley; Lyndie; Mervin’s children: Dylan & Destiny, Morgan, Tierney – Gracie; Taylor & Brandon – Sienna, Alexa.
Son Herb Sanderson Jr. & Dinah: Chez, Teagan, Ramon & Chey, Nomar, Jayden, Nolan – Evelyn, Tameka.
Siblings: Harvey, Hector & Diane, Harold, Delores & Mike, Herman, Theresa, Brother-in-law Delbert Brittain.
Adopted Children: Chinney Bremner, Robert Bailey, James Stonestand, Elmer Sanderson, Ryan Arcand, Glen Bremner, Jocelyn Kippenhuck, Eldon Head, Jordy Pratt, Madeline Bear, Austin Sanderson, Roddy Bailey, William Bailey.
Adopted Grandsons: Shooter Gamble, Donovan Gamble, Kelly Cook, Marcus Cook.
In-Laws: Mabel Burns, Gordon & Marie Sanderson, Charlotte Delver, Barbara Sanderson, Maria & Richard Brittain, Gilbert Sanderson, Daniel & Marie Sanderson, Jean & Irvin Head, Elmer Sanderson & Carol Burns.
Godchildren: Boyd Sanderson, Tina Sanderson, Janel Kinch, Evan Sanderson, Tristen Jenni.
Rita was predeceased by:
Parents—Oscar & Mabel Burns; In-laws—John & Janette Sanderson; Daughter– Diane Marie Sanderson; Adopted sons– Clyde Kippenhuck & Eli Constant; Sister– Leona Brittain; In-laws– Myrtle & Ross Burns, Verna & Stewart Whitehead, Arnold Burns, Louis Delver & Garney Sanderson.
Godchildren—Lymen T. Sanderson & Mona Brittain; Best friend— Lena G. Burns.
A Private Family Funeral Service will be held.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rita Harriet Sanderson Burns Sunday March 14th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: MELFORT, Province: Saskatchewan