Marie was born on a farm where she had no running water or electricity until she graduated high school. She would de-tassel corn and set bowling pins by hand to help support herself.
Marie had her first son Keith G. Hauer-Lowe when she was 19. She then met Nate Sanders Sr in 1959 and he became her lifelong friend and companion. Being in an interracial relationship they then moved to Seattle, Washington to avoid discrimination. To this relationship two sons were born Nathaniel R. Sanders Jr, Matthew A. Sanders Sr and she adopted her daughter Treasure M. Chester.
In 1969 she landed her career as a US postal employ where she served more than 24 years and retired in 1994.
She was a strong, born-again Christian woman who knew the importance of doing God’s work. For many years, she worked at the local church as a secretary, clerk, and eventually the treasurer.
Marie always gave of herself whether helping family members and friends to ministering to street people. She also made contributions to numerous charitable organizations. She was even giving in her passing, donating her remains to science through the UW Willed-Body program. A true believer who loved and lived fearlessly.
Marie leaves her cherish memories with her sons and daughters Keith G. Hauer-Lowe, Nathaniel R. Sanders Jr., Matthew A. Sanders Sr., Omega B. Sanders, Steve and Treasure M. Chester. As long with her three grandchildren, Ben and Crystal M. Reynolds and A1C Matthew A. Sanders Jr., and great-grandchild Kristina Marie Reynolds. Her memories and everything that she holds dear will continue to live on in the hearts of family and friends.
In-lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made on behalf of her memory to a charity of your choice.
Memorial services will be held when all of her children can be present in approx 1 ½ months from June 27 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-Washelli.com for the Sanders family.
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