J.R. Saunders, 45, a resident of Parkville, MO passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home. He was born June 13, 1966 to Delores C. (Albrecht) and Richard L. Saunders in Austin, TX. J.R. graduated from North Platte High School and spent the majority of his working years in the trucking industry.
J.R. will truly be missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Survivors include his parents of Parkville, MO; a son, Dalton Levi Saunders of Gladstone, MO; two sisters, Debra (Rick) McConville of Kansas City, MO, Sandra Kay (Dave) Wederquist of Lee’s Summit, MO; three brothers, Douglas (Patty) Bishop of Abeline, TX, Darryl (Sharon) Bishop of Maumelle, AK, and Michael (Tina) Saunders of Grain Valley, MO; and his girlfriend, Sherry Drake of Agency, MO.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Meyers Northland Chapel, 401 Main Street Parkville, MO with Rev. Dr. James Scrivener officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Spinal Cord Research and left in care of the funeral home. Memories of J.R. and condolences may be left with the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. Dalton, Hang in there kiddos! My thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this time of need.
I am so sorry for your loss…prayers being sent for peace and comfort..
Dalton, Delores, Richard and Family I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I always thought of him as a shining star, with a sparkle in his eyes. I know you and everyone who ever knew him will miss him greatly.
I am verry sorry to hear about James.From when I first met him 25+ years ago No matter what the situation was he could always bring a smile to your face. He will be greatley missed by the Rogers family. Ted SR,Rhonda ,Carrie ,Wendi, Ted JR, and families
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Dalton, Sherry and family, Jim was one of my best friends. Even after work changed our paths, Jim and I talked weekly thereabouts. He is deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers to you all in this time of mourn. Jim was never a man of himself, he always put others first. Jim would want us to be happy and celebrate you know. The world lost a great man that night. I’m proud to be associated and know you all…… God bless……. The Cannon’s
Lee, Delores, Dalton, Sherry and family.
Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss. Its truly a loss for all of us. Jim was a man of great character and internal strength. He displayed it everyday in which the way he rebuilt his life after his accident . I am proud to be one of his friends and will miss him very much. It’s going to be hard knowing I can’t just pick up the phone and call him anymore. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you. Brett
with all my respects, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Dalton, Sherry and family,… I want you to know that it was a great Pleasure to work with Mr. JR as his care giver for a long time, he was a great man, and still very hard to believe to me that this had happen. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, ””Dalton ” just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Ten muccha fuerza y fortaleza mijo, Que Dios este siempre contigo..
Respectfully yours, Sonia Perez ” FocusHeath Care”
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Sherry and Family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… “Dalton”..my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. ,,,,,with the five years I known him I was a loyal caregiver to him, I have so much to thank him…. I learn a lot with him, I learn to cook, I learn to listen to country music “which I never had done before I meet him, now I know all the song” I really care about him
now, We share comfort in knowing that Mr. JR is no longer suffering. I send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without your father We will miss him with loving memories….
Espero en Dios que te bendiga mucho hoy y siempre..
Respectfully yours Vanessa ” FocusHealth Care”
Dalton, Mr. & Mrs. Saunders, Sherry and family…Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. … “Dalton”, It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. and although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again… also Just want you to know that it was a great honor to meet and work for your father for about two years and a half We learn a lot from each other and I will never forget he always had or found a solution for everything….. once again Dalton Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Espero en Dios que te de la sabiduria para sobrellevar este pesar.
with all my respects, Allie.. 🙁
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Dalton and the rest of the family. I was so shocked when I recieved the news about JR. Sherry, I only got to meet you one time, but the day I was there to help JR he told me so much about you.
Dalton, stand proud you had a great and amazing father. He was so proud of you, and what you was doing after graduation. I watched you grow over the years that I came out to help your Dad.
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, you had a very amazing son. It was an honor to know this family!!
Susie Hayes “FocusHealth Care”
(Dick, who is Lee to everyone there, but I am his sister so is Dick to me) it was a shock to me about Jame’s death to me. I had never met him but used to email him from here in CA where I live and we had several good emails too. He used to tell me about his trucking business and of the many states he was in contact with. which really sounded interested.
God Bless Your Family!!!!!!
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders , Dalton and Saunders Family, I am deeply saddened by learning of the unexpected passing of JR. I was one of his nurses at The Rehabilitation Institute. I will always remember his wonderful smile and great sense of humor, even through all his adversity. Though your heart is heavy, may you take comfort in knowing that many people are with you in thoughts and prayers; J.R.’s in heaven now, where he is walking tall and no longer needs that wheelchair. God Bless!