Larry Gene Sanders' Obituary
Larry Gene Sanders, age 70, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born December 26, 1950, in Union City, Tennessee, to Luther Thomas and Cassie Lou (Muse) Sanders. He married Joylyne Marie Hudson on August 22, 2003, on a dive boat in Mackinaw Island harbor.
Larry graduated valedictorian from Constantine High School class of 1969, served his country in the Army in the Vietnam era and graduated with his Doctorate from Notre Dame Law School. He practiced law and specialized in city, township and environmental law.
Larry loved to scuba dive in the Straits of Mackinaw and in the Caribbean for more than 30 years. Larry's passions included history, antiquing, Notre Dame football, watching CNN, time at the beach, sailing, convertible cars and going on Caribbean cruises. He served as president of the Michigan Underwater Preserve Council, Strait of Mackinac Underwater Preserve and Adaptive Diving Unlimited.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Joylyne Marie Sanders; three daughters: Danielle (Tracey) Mikesell, Suzanne (Don) Ducharme and Justine (Justin) Post; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Jane (Keith) Knisley; and mother and father-in-law, Carol (Elwyn) Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Guza.
According to his wishes no services will be held at this time. Memorials to: Adaptive Diving Unlimited, 7110 Copper Ridge Ct., Zeeland, Michigan 49464. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, Mi 49417. Share Memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com
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