Carol Maxine Sander

Carol Maxine Sander, 91, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home in Lawrence. She was surrounded by her family. Carol enjoyed ministry as a pastor’s wife. She was a prayer warrior and a lifelong follower of Christ.

Carol was born on September 9, 1933, in Arapahoe, NE, the daughter of Glenn and Hallie Koons.

She married Rev. Robert Sander on May 25, 1951, in Arapahoe, Nebraska.

Carol was preceded her in death by her parents, her sister, Mary Sue and her husband.

Survivors include her children, Tonja (Monty) Sowder, Rebecca (Mark) Tompkins, Rockney (Jennifer) Sander, Charles (Kristina) Sander, brother, Rev. Jim (Linda) Koons, grandchildren, Erin (Nathan) Falk, Emily (Brian Leabo) Sowder, Kore (Aaron) Thakker, Veronica (Brian) Stiles, Hayley (Andrew Gillespie) Tompkins, Hunter (Kamla Phengsy) Tompkins, Hudson Tompkins, Trisha (Dave) Willis, Steven (Mattie) Sander, Jaina Brannan, Quinn Harouff, Savannah (Chase) Horn, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s name to Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene, 1470 N. 1000 Rd., Lawrence, KS, 66046 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

A memorial service will be held at the Grace Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE on November 9th at 10:00 AM Mountain time. Burial following at the Benkelman Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the Grace Methodist Church following the burial. Please RSVP your attendance for the lunch. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

4 Condolences

  1. Earl and Jeannette Herrick on October 1, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    Sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She has been a dear friend and sister in Christ for many many years as we attended Imperial Valley Holiness Camp together. She will be missed but we rejoice in the fact that she is with her Lord and Savior.
    Please rsvp 2 for the lunch for Earl and Jeannette Herrick.



  2. RuthAnn &Tom Doviak - 2 for meal on October 3, 2024 at 7:07 pm

    We have lost a special Aunt and though we know that she is reunited with Uncle Bob, we will miss her sweet spirit. I was fortunate to know both of them, and they were like a second set of parents when I was very new to this world. RuthAnn and Tom Doviak,



  3. Charmin Jacobs on November 1, 2024 at 3:31 pm

    We loved Ms Carol & have sweet memories!!! When she couldn’t come to camp & she was able. She would call to see how camp was going & let us know she was praying. She will be greatly missed!! Thankful she can be with her Savior!! Please put the Sears family down for 3 for lunch. Thank you!



  4. Rick Keeten on November 4, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I remember her from the store where I used to work with Rocky. Her husband officiated my sister’s wedding.



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