SANDERSON, Lolita Marie

Published by Today's News Herald on Oct 31, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Surrounded by her family and wrapped in love, Lolita Marie Sanderson entered the arms of the Lord on October 23, 2021 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born in Pasadena, California on July 2, 1937 to Madelyn and Merle Titsworth. Later in life, Madelyn met and befriended George LaPorte, who Lolita loved as a father figure. She was energetic and feisty, which were two traits that followed her throughout her life. These made her so special to the people who knew and loved her. She worked as an accountant for Phillips Petroleum for several years before retiring to enjoy time with her family and friends in Parker and later Lake Havasu. Lolita was a huge sports fan and loved keeping up on current team standings in professional sports. She loved gardening, spending time with her many grandchildren and playing with her dog Lola. Lolita was very patriotic, which partially stemmed from her late husband Bill, a Marine veteran and firefighter. She made sure she always had a crisp American flag flying over her home and loved celebrating her freedom and life in this country. She is survived by her sister Patricia; daughters, Colleen, Kathy, and Vicki; son Greg; grandchildren, Matthew, Kevin, Chris, Carly (Scott), Kyle (Kirsten), Nicholas (Scotty), Claire, and Sean; great grandchildren, Chloe, Javinn, Madelyn, Casen, Lily, Kye, Hunter, and Kash. She is also survived by her loving companion, puppy Lola, who gave her great comfort. She is among the angels surrounded by loved ones she longed to see again. They include her husband of 47 years, Bill, her son Timothy Bolt, her brother James, her parents, and George. Her family and friends will miss her dearly; she brought into their worlds a light which can never be replaced. They rejoice in knowing she is at peace with family and friends who she loved and missed.