Brian W. Sanders

Brian, 48, of Aurora, CO, formerly of Walnut Hill, IL, was instantly killed in a motorcycle crash April 12, 2015 where he apparently lost control and went off the road into a ravine on I-70 in Denver. Brian was born March 22, 1967 in San Gabriel, CA. His grandmother, Gladys Sanders, was the delivery room nurse helping bring him into this world. He was a 1985 graduate of Centralia High School in Centralia, IL. He enjoyed playing trumpet in the marching band. Brian was the Commercial Service Manager of Overhead Door of Denver where he was employed for 7 years. He was a very well respected member of their team leading his department to a revenue setting record in March. In his spare time Brian enjoyed riding his Harley, shooting pool, and camping. He could always make people laugh or smile by the funny stories he told of his experiences. He was a very caring person who would do anything for anyone. He is survived by his parents Leonard and Pat Sanders of North Idaho; sister Teresa (Dave) Spears of Odin, IL; favorite niece Bailey Spears; former wife Cheryl Sanders of Lakewood, CO; former wife JoAnna M. Toth of Marion, IL; stepson Kurtis A. Borowiak of Atlanta, GA; aunts Betty Bray of Fredericktown, MO and Dorothy Puffer of Marysville, WA; uncles Bill Kemp of Farmington, MO and Kenny Kemp of Ogden, UT; and many cousins. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and co-workers. Visitation Thursday April 23, 5-7 PM and Funeral at 7 PM at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014. Please share your memories of Brian by selecting the guestbook link below.