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Travis Sanders Obituary
A Celebration of Life for Travis Morgan Sanders, 23, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Friday at Lawrence Free Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Travis died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Osage County, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born June 4, 1990, in Lawrence, the son of Richard Morgan Jr. and Regina W. Waters Sanders. He graduated from Lawrence High School, where he played football and baseball. He later attended Pratt Community College, where he played baseball, and graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's degree in health promotions. He worked as an intern strength coach for the Dodgers and Pirates minor league clubs before being employed by the Lawrence School District as a paraprofessional at South Middle School. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his parents, Lawrence; a sister, Allison Carnagie and husband Brent, Eudora; paternal grandparents Richard Morgan Sr. and Wanda Westbrook Sanders, Kaufman, Tex.; nephews Houstyn and Myric Carnagie; and his girlfriend, Hannah Carlson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Carnagie Children's Educational Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Sanders
Walter Pettigrew
November 27, 2013
We miss you guys and so sorry. The best way we know to share with you is the words inspired by our Lord and Saviour.
It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness. The Lord is my portion or share, says my living being (my inner self); therefore will I hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him. (Lamentations 3:22-24 AMP)
And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you. (John 16:22 ASV)
Love, Walter & Cindy Pettigrew
Mistie Copas-Thomas
November 25, 2013
My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. We love you all.
Stephanie Strange
November 1, 2013
I am stunned and saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember that adorable quiet smiling kiddo in my 1st and 2nd grade classroom. Travis was such a kind hearted and wonderful kid. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
November 1, 2013
To the Sanders Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger, Connie, and Taylor Gentry
November 1, 2013
Thinking of you Richard and remembering the many times I interacted with you on Douglas County fishing and later covering games involving Travis.
- Chuck Woodling
Chuck Vinoverski
October 31, 2013
Richard & Regina,
Words cannot express my sorrow and the pain I feel for you over Travis. When I think of Trav, I remember his smile, warm personality, excellent manners, and of course baseball and Jared. I wish I could be there, but please know that I will be through Jared and Jake. I am so sorry for your loss. Travis will be forever young.
October 31, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Murphy Ray Sr.
October 31, 2013
To the Sanders Family,
So sorry for the loss of your soon. He was great friends with 3 of my own kids Murphy Jr., Marcus, and Brittany. My prayers are with you in this time of bereavement.
Susan Carnagie
October 31, 2013
Richard, Regina, Allison, Brent, Houstyn & Myric,
May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this most difficult time. When you're hurting, we are hurting, and pray for comfort and peace for you all. Travis is going to be missed so much by so many people! We are here for you.....LOVE you all,
Dale, Susan, Drew, Pam, Chels & Evan<3
Steve and Jolan Strecker
October 31, 2013
Shocked and very saddened when we got the news. Travis was not only a member of the PCC baseball family, but along with all the other guys, a member of OUR family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Thanks for sharing Travis with us!!
October 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss, take care, Chris Eichhorn
Donita Bouton
October 30, 2013
To the Sanders family - I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Travis was a very polite and kind young man. You could tell he was raised in a home with a lot of love and support. He will be missed a great deal by all who knew him here. Heaven is rejoicing however with him there. Please let me now what I can do for your family. Love Donita Bouton
Cindy & Fee Monshizadeh
October 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Kathy Axman
October 30, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Travis was such a good friend to our son (Justin Axman). I know he will truly be missed by all those guys from Emporia. They all shared special memories with Travis. God Bless You all!
October 30, 2013
The loss of a child is so very hard. We never understand why it happens. It is however a comfort knowing he is in heaven. My love and prayers go out to you and your family. Doreta Boyd
October 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find peace in God who gives comfort to all the mourning ones. Isa.61:2
Rosie Robertson
October 30, 2013
Our hearts ache for your family. We pray for strength during this difficult time and for the days ahead. God bless each of you!
October 30, 2013
What a wonderful young man. Absolutely one of my favorite athletes at LHS. Jim Fender
Anna Hartman
October 30, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary&Jim Purvis
October 29, 2013
We are so very sorry for the loss of Travis,seems like the good ones are some of those who leave us much too soon, but I do believe we will see them before too long and there will be a wonderful reunion. we love you and are praying for you. I
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