Obituary of Larry Saunders

Larry Cordell Saunders March 28, 1940 May 27, 2007 Larry Cordell Saunders, 67, of East Fairview in South Bend, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2007 after a battle with cancer. Larry was born on March 28, 1940 to the late William "Zenus" and Thelma (Hulett) Saunders. After graduating high school Larry wed his sweetheart, Jackie Cochran at a ceremony in Niles on May 13, 1961. Larry's life was full of adventure and love. He was a member of the Mason's and the Shriner's. He was a volunteer transport driver for disabled and burn patients to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. One of Larry's principal joys with the Shriner's was being able to play Tater the clown in the local parades. He even involved his family in the events and nicknamed his son Tatertot. Larry was a 32nd degree Mason which he was very proud of. He was the Senior Champion at Plym Park for several years. The only thing Larry loved more than the Shriner's, hunting, fishing and golf was his family. He was always comical, full of adventure and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jackie Saunders, Daughter Page Dewald of South Bend, IN, Son Cory Saunders of Niles, 2 granddaughters Brittany Saunders and Jade Dewald, Brother Billy Jo (Joyce) Saunders of Dowagiac, Nephew Scott Saunders and Niece Amy Green. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Brown Funeral Home in Niles at 2p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior. Chaplin Scott Labbe will be officiating. Larry will be interred at the Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Niles.