Ryan Gilbert Sanders' Obituary
Ryan G. Sanders of St. Helens, Oregon died July 16, 2023, at the age of 34. Ryan was born March 3, 1989, to Gilbert and Sandra (Anderson) Sanders in Portland, Oregon. Ryan grew up and attended school in St. Helens. Over the years he held many different jobs, he had an entrepreneurial spirit, always thinking about what his next steps would be. Ryan loved Thanksgiving and he was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was very loyal and protective of his family.
He is survived by his mother; Sandra Sanders, his grandmother Ida Faye, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and 21 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Sanders and his brother Floyd.
A viewing will be held Monday, July 24, 2023, at 11AM at Columbia Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:30 PM.
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