{"id":17944,"date":"2012-03-06T20:47:29","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T01:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17944"},"modified":"2012-03-06T23:25:03","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T04:25:03","slug":"in-memoriam-nad-president-emeritus-robert-g-sanderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/03\/06\/in-memoriam-nad-president-emeritus-robert-g-sanderson\/","title":{"rendered":"In Memoriam: NAD President Emeritus Robert G. Sanderson"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Memoriam: NAD President Emeritus Robert G. Sanderson<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) mourns the passing of
\nNAD President Emeritus Robert G. Sanderson of Roy, Utah who passed away
\non February 25, 2012, just 5 days after his 92nd birthday.
\nAffectionately known as \u201cSandie\u201d, he served a total of 14 of years on
\nthe NAD Board of Directors (1960-1974) and dedicated his entire life to
\nthe advancement of the American deaf community nationally as well as in
\nhis home state of Utah.<\/p>\n

Considered gutsy at the time, Sandie successfully challenged the
\n18-year reign of Byron B. Burnes to become the 17th NAD president in
\n1964 and was re-elected in 1966. His presidency led to the appointment
\nof Frederick C. Schreiber, the first NAD executive director. This
\nultimately set the NAD on a new course that shepherded its explosive
\ngrowth as a federation of affiliated organizations, including moving
\nthe NAD Home Office from its base in Berkeley, California
\nto Washington, DC and the creation of youth programs (Junior NAD, Miss
\nDeaf America and Youth Leadership Camp). When asked his thoughts a few
\nyears ago about the present-day NAD by Past President Lawrence R.
\nNewman and author of the NAD publication, Sands of Time: NAD Past
\nPresidents, Sandie said, \u201cToday I believe the NAD is much stronger. The
\nchanges are positive. Our dream of having a permanent, stable Home
\nOffice came true. The NAD is financially viable.\u201d<\/p>\n

NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins said, \u201cNAD President Emeritus
\nRobert G. \u2018Sandie\u2019 Sanderson was a true giant who humbly walked
\nalongside anyone who shared his passion for hard work, volunteerism,
\nand dedication to the betterment of our lives. Those who review his
\ncareer and civic endeavors would be amazed at how much he truly
\naccomplished, and we thank the state of Utah for allowing us to share
\nin his legacy of tireless advocacy on behalf of the American deaf and
\nhard of hearing community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sandie earned his B.A. in chemistry from Gallaudet College, M.A in
\neducational leadership from California State University, and Ed.D. in
\neducational administration from Brigham Young University. In 1965,
\nSanderson became a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the Utah
\nDivision of Rehabilitation Services; by 1985 he was the director of all
\nstate programs serving deaf people. In recognition of his exemplary
\nservice to the state\u2019s deaf community, in 2003 the State of Utah named
\nits statewide deaf services center in West Taylorsville the Robert G.
\nSanderson Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In 2009, he received
\nan honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree from
\nGallaudet University.<\/p>\n

Sandie enjoyed 62 years of marriage with the love of his life, Mary
\nMargaret Antonietti before she passed away in 2008. They had two sons,
\nGary R. Sanderson of Pasadena, California who passed away in 2011 and
\nBarry J. Sanderson (Teresa) of Layton, Utah. He is also survived by
\ngrandchildren Robert B. Sanderson (Nicole) and McKalle P. Sanderson.<\/p>\n

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on March 31, 2012 at the
\nRobert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
\nin Taylorsville, Utah. In keeping with his life long passion of serving
\nothers, his body was donated to the University of Utah so that medical
\nstudents may learn from him.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nad.org\/news\/2012\/3\/memoriam-nad-president-emeritus-robert-g-sanderson<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Memoriam: NAD President Emeritus Robert G. Sanderson The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) mourns the passing of NAD President Emeritus Robert G. Sanderson of Roy, Utah who passed away on February 25, 2012, just 5 days after his…<\/p>\n

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