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Obituary- Sanders, Samuel

Obituary
Samuel F. Sanders, was born, November 29th, 1860 Modom, Indiana, died December 1, 1920, aged 60 years and 1 day.

Samuel Francis Sanders, son of Frank L. Sanders, came to Kansas with his father when a mere lad locating at Topeka in the fall of 1869. The following spring the father located on the homestead which was the continuous home of Samuel until his death. Samuel endured the hardships and privations of pioneer life with the other members of the family, with great fortitude, having unwavering faith and full confidence in the ultimate results of his adopted country.

The early demise of the father, threw much of the care and responsibility of rearing and caring for the members of the family upon Samuel, he being an older member. This care and responsibility he assumed with noble purpose and an ever willing heart being a strong arm in time of need to a devoted mother in rearing her family. This fatherly care and devotion to duty endeared him to the younger members of the family far beyond that of a brother merely, he was their refuge in time of trouble, he was their protector in time of need, his help was their assurance his council their guide in deed.

This early training of devotion to duty was splendidly exemplified in Samuel's willingness to assist his neighbors. No one needed a helping hand but his was willingly and freely granted. This free, nonchalant spirit in rendering assistance was but one of his splendid virtues and neighbors and friends as well as his relatives will join in worthy tribute to his memory.

Funeral services were held at the home, Friday, Dec. 3, conducted by the Rev. R.S. McCullouch, of the Rossville Methodist church and interment made in Rossville cemetery.

The surviving relatives are his widow; one sister, Mrs. Martin E. Myers, two brothers, William and Charles Sanders, all of the home community.

[From The Rossville Reporter, Thursday, December 9, 1920]