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LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders

Birth	:	30 Aug 1936 Harper, St. Clair County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 2014 Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1032982, -93.5436020
Description	:	LaVeta Carol Sanders was born August 30, 1936 in Harper, Missouri. She was the first born with four brothers and three sisters to Eathel (Feaster) Harper and Herschel Harper. Her name means Life. LaVeta grew up on a small farm near Harper, Missouri. Beans and potatoes daily, Sunday chicken and gravy, in-season or canned vegetables, bartering, and one butchered hog a year provided for family meals. The Harper abode was clap board and tar paper exterior with newspaper for wallpaper and insulation, lacked indoor plumbing, and the wood stove heated the water they used for washing clothes on Thursdays and... Read More	LaVeta Carol Sanders was born August 30, 1936 in Harper, Missouri. She was the first born with four brothers and three sisters to Eathel (Feaster) Harper and Herschel Harper. Her name means Life. LaVeta grew up on a small farm near Harper, Missouri. Beans and potatoes daily, Sunday chicken and gravy, in-season or canned vegetables, bartering, and one butchered hog a year provided for family meals. The Harper abode was clap board and tar paper exterior with newspaper for wallpaper and insulation, lacked indoor plumbing, and the wood stove heated the water they used for washing clothes on Thursdays and bath-night Saturdays. Snow often accumulated inside bedroom windows. She didn't realize they were poor because in terms of family, the Harper clan was and continues to be very rich. They passed within days of each other as the result of an auto accident near the family farm in Cleveland, Mo., on Saturday, April 26, 2014. LaVeta's passing was immediate, and Dick followed on April 30, with the family at his side. They were well known and respected in the community, always giving of themselves generously in the service of others. She loved to read, often secreting with a book to her private spot behind the pig pen; reading and watching planes fly over, wishing she was aboard to places distant. LaVeta graduated Valedictorian from Weaubleau High School, where she melded lifetime bonds with the twelve other members of the class of ‘54 and, in her senior year met the love of her life. They would raise a family together and travel the world of her dreams. LaVeta married Richard K. (Dick) Sanders-and into the Marine Corps—on June 16, 1957. Kent was born in Salt Lake City in 1958; Keith in Subic Bay, Philippines in 1961, and Karen (Missy) in Santa Ana, CA in 1966. LaVeta and Dick forged their lives away from her family, traveling with the Marines and later Pool Oil Company across the country and Middle East until they retired to Camp Nana in 1994. Dick and LaVeta settled on "Nana's Farm" in 1994. Dick and LaVeta shared a full and blessed life in faith and each other's company. She was the wind in his sail, and he the rudder to her wheel. LaVeta was the consummate hostess, never sitting or partaking until everyone was served. Unassuming, she always put others first and never saw herself other than the plain farm girl who grew up, moved away and returned to her roots. Despite her unpretentious nature she was in fact absolutely beautiful inside and out. She was a diamond true lady in every sense of the word; and touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She made countless friends over her life, hundreds of whom still receive Christmas and Birthday greetings, some of which were received this week. She was an accomplished cook and cake decorator and volunteered in the community and Freeman Presbyterian Church. LaVeta is survived by her children and grandchildren, Kent and Karen Sanders (Nicole and Richard), Keith and Reem Sanders (Keane and Merrik), and Karen Forde (Samantha and Steven); siblings and spouses Louise and Don Boller, Willard and Dixie Harper, Wilford and Carol Harper, Lucille and Keith Darrow and Linda and Frank Janeczko; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In LaVeta's memory please take time to tell your family how much you love them, share a moment of kindness, make someone else's life better, even in a small way.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders's memorial?
LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders's memorial is located at: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair County, USA.
When did LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders death?
LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders death on 26 Apr 2014 in Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LaVeta Carol Harper Sanders's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1032982
Longitude: -93.5436020

Family Members:

Parent

Arley Herschel Harper

(1901 - 1973)

Eathel Feaster Harper

(1909 - 1986)

Spouse

Richard K “Dick” Sanders

(1936 - 2014)

Siblings

William Arley Harper

(1953 - 1954)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Iconium Cemetery
Iconium, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1032982, -93.5436020

2. Old Liberty Cemetery
Harper, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1141900, -93.5168700

3. Suiter Cemetery
Fristoe, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1239900, -93.5010800

4. Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0822792, -93.4863586

5. Sheldon-Logan Cemetery
Osceola, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0624530, -93.5904260

6. Harper Cemetery
Hickory County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0607986, -93.4981003

7. Shiloh Cemetery
Warsaw, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1021270, -93.4717660

8. Bird Cemetery
Hickory County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0717010, -93.4819031

9. Akin Cemetery
Warsaw, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1530991, -93.5000000

10. Duke Farm Graves
Wisdom, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1341520, -93.4771840

11. Garrison Cemetery
Osceola, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0601300, -93.5982600

12. Freedom Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Warsaw, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1123200, -93.4664600

13. Bear Creek Cemetery
Osceola, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0633011, -93.6053009

14. Wisner Farm Cemetery #01
Osceola, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0745140, -93.6182790

15. Wisner Farm Cemetery #02
Osceola, St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0587610, -93.6130430

16. Cobb Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0875015, -93.4552994

17. Eversole Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1791992, -93.5518723

18. Harris Bend Cemetery
St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1794014, -93.5552979

19. Bernard Chapel Cemetery
Quincy, Hickory County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0479317, -93.4709091

20. Wisdom Cemetery (Defunct)
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1775017, -93.4796982

21. L P Union Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0958460, -93.4279700

22. Talley Bend Cemetery
St. Clair County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1893997, -93.5892029

23. Mount Zion Cemetery
Quincy, Hickory County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0280991, -93.4710999

24. Cunningham Farm Cemetery
Bentonville, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1425200, -93.4293700