Gerald Eugene Sanford, 85, of Independence, MO passed away January 16, 2023.
Visitation will be 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Show Me Christian Youth Home P.O. Box 6 LaMonte, MO 65337 or Blue Springs Christian Church 7920 MO-7 Blue Springs, MO 64014.
Gerald was born January 13, 1938 in Des Moines, IA to Gerold W & Esther (Galenbeck) Sanford. Throughout his working years he was a Master Diesel Mechanic. He worked at Lake City Ammunition Plant in machine repair for 14 years. For 5 ½ years he worked security at KC public high schools. He was a member of the Teachers Union. Gerald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He took pride in his yard and flowers. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching old westerns. He always enjoyed a strong cup of coffee.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Jeanie Smith and Beverly Ingram; granddaughter: Brandy (Marker) Barnel; nephew: Bobby Price; niece: Debbie Goldsberry.
Gerald is survived by his wife Martha of 50 years; children: Jerry Sanford & wife Lana, Cindy Sanford, Joanne Mahurin & husband John, Christine Sanford, Gerold Sanford & wife AmyRose; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister: Betty Sloan.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600