SANBORN, Eldon N.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Eldon N. Sanborn passed away May 7, 2012 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 92. He was born Nov. 17, 1919 to Ira and Elsie (Rose) Sanborn in Plevna, Mont. Sandy, as he was known to his family and friends, served in the Army from 1942 – 1945. Sandy served in WWII China and India. He was honorably discharged early for merit because he volunteered for dangerous duty driving a gasoline truck over the Burma Road. Sandy was a member of the Elks, he was a master gardener, and he enjoyed reading, astrophysics, hunting and collecting guns. Sandy lost his beloved spouse of nearly 65 years, Alyce, in 2009. Sandy is survived by his two daughters and his two dogs Yahoo and Rascal. Sandy is very grateful to all his caregivers, especially Lavon Ruteledge, his social worker, Beth Biehn and all his community helpers. Donations can be made in Eldon’s name to the Western Arizona Humane Society, 1100 Empire Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404; Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405 or the Polidori House, 1970 Bahama Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Sandy’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.