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Randy Sanders Obituary

Randy Sanders, 79, of Freetown, passed from this life at 2:22 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at I.U. Health Hospital in Bloomington.

Randy was born on March 29, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Robert and Betty Beaman Sanders. After graduating from Howe High School, he attended the University of Cincinnati to obtain a degree in Finance and later made his way to Southern California to pursue a lifelong passion and career in corporate finance. During the almost 20 years that he lived in California, he flourished in business and in life, having three beautiful children and ultimately marrying the love of his life, Sally Sue Stern, on May 20th, 1989.

Randy and Sally eventually migrated to Tucson, AZ, where he successfully built his own business, R.P. Sanders and Company, focusing specifically on corporate finance and bankruptcy. Randy is survived by his children Jason Paul Sanders (51) of Palos Verdes, California, Amy Elizabeth (47) (Michael) Bourassa of Lomita, California, Lauren (37) (Michael) Stevens of East Grand Rapids, Michigan; grandchildren, Lucas Bourassa (16), Tyler Bourassa (13), Emily Stevens (3), Riley Stevens (6 months) and brother, Craig (76) (Barbara) Sanders of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Sally.

In keeping with the family's request, cremation will take place and a memorial service for Randy will be held on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Barkes, Weaver and Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to SCORE (Service Care Of Retired Executives) online.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with Randy's family at barkesweaverglick.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Robbie "Lew" Lewis

January 20, 2026

So sad to hear about Randy. Randy was a beloved member of the "Poker Boys" when he lived in Tucson. A great and fun guy whom we all loved. We all had some great times with Randy at our weekly Thursday night poker games and on our yearly weekend poker trips on a houseboat on Lake Mead and various other places. Although we have not seen Randy in a long time he is still in our hearts. Sorry for your loss and our love and thoughts go out to you all.

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