Daniel Lee Sanderson, age 61 of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly April 20, 2020. Dan was born on Aug. 8, 1958 in Bridgeport, MI. to Max and Mary (Baudoux) Sanderson. He grew up in Bridgeport, and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1976. Following graduation, he traveled to Boston where he attended Berkley University for a short period before returning to Michigan in 1983.
Dan was a very skilled craftsman, and enjoyed working with wood. He owned his own business, Sanderson Woodcraft from 1992 until 2002 and his custom kitchens were featured in the parade of homes. A Mel Brooks kind of guy, he enjoyed a quirky sense of humor and loved jazz and big band music. He was a member of a band “Koriala” where he played the trombone. Often he would be relaxing watching Jeopardy on TV, and enjoying a glass of wine and fine cigar. Let us also not forget the abundance of ice cream that he somehow managed to pack into a coffee mug. Dan also cherished his faithful companions throughout the years, Smokey, Jasper, Buddy and Rocky, all of whom were black labs.
A memorial tribute will be held later in the summer at Nolans Tobacco and Cigar Bar where all friends may gather to share stories and memories.
Dan is survived by his children; Alex, Sam, Brianna and Brittany, and their mother, Lisa Yost, who he remained close friends with. Also surviving is his mother Mary Sanderson, brothers; Terry, Tim (Tammy), and Tom, sister; LuAnn (Scott) Rozema, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2001.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Mesothelioma Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
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