Jason E. Sanders, 89, of Emmitsburg died Monday, February 7, 2011 at St. Catherine Nursing Center in Emmitsburg. Born November 4, 1921 in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jason M. and Lottie (Reed) Sanders. He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (Keckler) Sanders whom he married May 2, 1942.
He was owner/operator of Jason Sanders Plumbing & Heating in Emmitsburg for more than 35 years. He was a member of the Emmitsburg United Church of Christ and a founding member of the Indian Conservation Club of Emmitsburg. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1946 as an airplane & engine mechanic and an instrument specialist. During the war he served 6 months on Tinian Island where the flight of the Enola Gay originated.
He was an avid hunter & fisherman, a master gardener, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren prior to his illness.
He is survived by daughter Joyce Valentine & husband Jeffery of Baltimore; grandchildren Joshua Wayne Valentine and Amanda Joy Valentine of Baltimore, & Jennifer Gwen Nallo of Westminster; great-granddaughter Sara Joy Nallo; sister, Maysie Riley of Chambersburg, PA; and brothers Harold Sanders of Tennessee & Robert Sanders of Florida. He was predeceased by sisters Ibby, Arlene & Marie and by brothers Julian & Sterling.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Nursing Center, 331 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727.
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He was owner/operator of Jason Sanders Plumbing & Heating in Emmitsburg for more than 35 years. He was a member of the Emmitsburg United Church of Christ and a founding member of the Indian Conservation Club of Emmitsburg. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1946 as an airplane & engine mechanic and an instrument specialist. During the war he served 6 months on Tinian Island where the flight of the Enola Gay originated.
He was an avid hunter & fisherman, a master gardener, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren prior to his illness.
He is survived by daughter Joyce Valentine & husband Jeffery of Baltimore; grandchildren Joshua Wayne Valentine and Amanda Joy Valentine of Baltimore, & Jennifer Gwen Nallo of Westminster; great-granddaughter Sara Joy Nallo; sister, Maysie Riley of Chambersburg, PA; and brothers Harold Sanders of Tennessee & Robert Sanders of Florida. He was predeceased by sisters Ibby, Arlene & Marie and by brothers Julian & Sterling.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Nursing Center, 331 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727.