It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Oscar Sander of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, born in Louisville, Kentucky, who passed away on February 26, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ames B. Sander and Jessie E. Sander (Thompson); and his daughter Annette Sander. He is survived by: his wife Rebecca Klava (Becky); his children, Gina Rogers-Day of Derby and Jeremy Sander of Victorville, CA.; his granddaughters, Kaitlin Sander of Prescott Valley, AZ and Scarlette Sander of Riverside, CA; his brother Gerald Sander of Las Vegas, NV; and his siblings-in-law, Cindy Metivier (David), Kim Otteson (Kirk), Pam Booth, Cyril Klava and Scott Lava (Camille).

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March 8, 2021

Joy Baugh lit a candle

“In loving memory of Thomas Oscar Sander, Tom I can’t believe you’re gone. You are truly one of the most gentle caring wonderful men I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and knowing. I will always remember you dressed up as Santa Claus for Christmas. My heart goes out to your family Tom during this most difficult time. You will be truly missed my friend but hopefully we will see you again in paradise with a garden full of vegetables and beautiful flowers. Rest in peace Tom”

March 2, 2021

Sandi lit a candle

“In loving memory of Tom... Prayers and loving thoughts for all of you... A beautiful family with strength and light for all to follow. With Love, Sandi”

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March 8, 2021

Janet McAfee wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful man. I grew up with him on Third Street in Rialto in the 1950's and 1960's. My deepest sympathy to Becky and the rest of Tom's family. God bless you all.”

March 3, 2021

Parysa Parvizian wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Thomas, Even though I only met you once, I wanted to reassure you that you left this earth on a unique day knowing that your amazing daughter Gina is a strong, independent, adventurous, and loving human being. We are all so proud of her and those of us who cherish her friendship will support her through this loss of her father she loves so much. May you Rest In Peace. -Parysa”

March 2, 2021

Russell Hansen wrote a sympathy message

“I was a friend of Tom's from the Third st. days... RIP Tom”

March 2, 2021

Someone wrote a sympathy message

“Rest easy my longtime friend. You were a pleasure to know all these years. Always thought it was great when we used to run each other not knowing the other was near by always was good catching up.”

March 2, 2021

Valerie Coulman wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry Becky. I will always remember Tom as a neighbor in Fontana.”

March 2, 2021

Kelly A Guevara wrote a sympathy message

“Our deepest condolences to you Becky, Jeremy and Gina. May he rest in paradise. He was such an awesome person. Him and I had some great long conversation when he would visit Jeremy. He will surely be missed. Hugs and prayers sent your way. Rene & Kelly Guevara”

March 2, 2021

Someone wrote a sympathy message

“Tom you had the biggest heart of anyone I know. Thank you for sharing that with me.”

March 2, 2021

Gerald Sander wrote a sympathy message

“Tom you were my best friend and brother RIP !”

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