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CLARENCE JOSEPH SANDERSON
Born: Aug 28, 1935
Date of Passing: Dec 02, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLARENCE JOSEPH SANDERSON (SONNY) August 28, 1935 - December 2, 2016 Tragically on Friday, December 2, 2016 in Brooks, Alberta, Clarence drove his last mile and made his last trip. Clarence was predeceased by his wife Gene ,just five short months ago, whom he loved and missed very much; his father Clarence Sr., sister, Shirley, brother, Henry and son-in-law Gordon. Clarence leaves behind his mother Sophie, sisters Dolly, June, Marjorie, brothers Raymond, David, Leo, and John, Also his children Bruno, Cheryl, Carey (Lynn), Charlene (Wayne); grandchildren, Bruno (Lindsay), Kristy Lee (Codi), Megan, Clint (Jenn), Kelsey (Philip), Caroline, Kyle (Kayla), Christian and Cameron; great-grandchildren Landon, Gage, Qwynn, Olivia, Colby, Calder, Kaden, Koltin, Kinnley, and his special little lady Chloe, who he loved to the moon and back; as well as his good friend Len Kotyk, along with numerous family and friends. As everyone who knows him knew Clarence's passion in life was truck driving. For 61 years he has been a driver and an owner operator. The last 35 years he has worked for Trans-X. He was well known by many drivers and many coffee shops along the Number 1 highway, he loved to sit and have coffee with his many friends. He loved his dog Daisy and would often take her on trips with him in the truck. Clarence was a wonderful, giving, kind man who always gave to everyone. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved by everyone whose lives he touched. Well Dad you and Mom are together again. We love you both and miss you both, very, very much. "Rest in Peace" Over and Out! Trans-X Truck # 85999. In honour of Clarence a luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2016
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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May a warm sun shine on his face lite wind blow on his back travel easy red cloud till we meet again - Posted by: george eastcott (freind) on: Dec 13, 2016
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I remember Clarence as a "gentle giant" while working at TransX. He was very patient, professional and a great role model for the many new drivers entering the trucking industry. My sincere condolences in your loss. - Posted by: Marion Krause (friend from work) on: Dec 11, 2016
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I first met Gene & Sonny when I moved onto Aberdeen St in 1975, I was only 22 yrs old. They became great friends of mine. After I moved away I would run into them in various shopping centres. Sonny would always have a joke or tease me to make me laugh. I would call Gene often to see how everyone was. I didn't know of Gene's passing & I am shocked. If I had known I would of been there. My condolences to the Sanderson family. Heaven has gained two awesome angels. - Posted by: Heather Woodfield Nowak (friend) on: Dec 10, 2016
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Our condolences to Carey & the Sanderson family, sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. -Larry & Diane Mann - Posted by: Larry Mann (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2016
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I had the pleasure of meeting Clarence at Transx and as I had met many long time friends from Transx. But Clarence really stood out. As I got on a steady run to Vancouver and back I always ran at least one rounder with Clarence. I had listened to his many stories of his George Smith days and how at this curve this happens and this pull he did this and so on. I can say honestly I respected no one person more than Clarence. We had many fun times at the terminal in Vancouver. As I have moved on to other companies to drive for I fondly recall his stories and smile. I did unexpectedly run into Clarence last year when I was coming out of the seven oaks hospital and I was thrilled to see him and how many years have hardly changed him. You will be thought of many more times old friend and till our roads cross, I will sign off and wish you happy trails. - Posted by: Robert Murray (Friend ) on: Dec 10, 2016
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Clarence was one of the first friends I made when I started at TransX in 1990. We hooked up a few times and chased each other across the country. I enjoyed my times with Clarence when and wherever we would meet, he could always brighten your day if it wasn't going well. Since I moved on I always kept my eyes open for him hoping to sit down again with him for a meal or a coffee but our paths never crossed . My condolences to the Sanderson family and Clarence's numerous friends, Clarence was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed. Farewell my friend, rest in peace Clarence. - Posted by: David Ross (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2016
