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James R. Saunders, 52

James R. Saunders, 52, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy after a courageous 2 year battle with prostate cancer.

He was the husband of Donna M. Colon Saunders, with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage this past Sept. 24th. Born in Lancaster, Jim was the son of Catherine M. Workman Barrow of Lancaster, and the late Robert R. Saunders.

Jim was a GRI and Associate Real Estate Broker for Dan Diller Real Estate for the past 28 years.

Jim loved politics, enjoyed traveling, riding roller coasters, and modern technologies.

In addition to his wife and mother, Jim is survived by his daughter, Kate J. Saunders and his son, Alex J. Saunders, both of Lancaster; and his siblings: John Bell of Ohio, Barry L. Saunders of Manheim, Sherry M. Beck of Ephrata, Edward C. Saunders and Dennis Saunders, both of Lancaster, and  Donald P. Getz of Willow Street.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday, May, 5, 2010 at 6:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. His family will receive friends following the services. Please omit flowers, making contributions in Jim’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Dear Donna,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.  

With sincere sympathy,
Jamie (Snyder) Fox

With the loss of Jimmy, as we used to call him. I also express my sincere sympathy to everyone in their loss of a wonderful person. I remember when we were all children and the fun we had playing together. I will always remember what a nice cousin Jimmy was along with the rest of my cousin’s and the great parent’s he had.

"You are in my thoughts and prayers."
Donna Steffy

He was a true professional and will be missed in the real estate community.  He was a man of his word and you could always depend on Jim.   My prayers are with you and your family,

My sincerest sympathies extend to all who knew Jim.
Patti Connell

Dear Donna,

Jim sold our house and helped us buy our current house 12 years ago.  Even though we never met you, he spoke of you and your children often, then and over the years when we ran into each other.  He just recently helped our son and daughter-in-law find their first home.  They mentioned that Jim was ill, but I didn’t realize how ill.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Jim touched our lives in a very special way.

Diane & Stuart Levenson

My wife Cathy and I were saddened by the news of Jim’s passing.  I our busy lives we had not heard that Jim was ill.   Jim handled several real estate transactions for us over the years and was always a big help and a true professional.  We considered him a family friend.  
Our prayers are with you and your family.  May God bless and comfort you in this difficult time.

Jeff Geiser

Words are not enough to convey how we feel about your loss. His light will be missed here in this world, but I’m sure his light is shining bright now in the presence of the Lord. I’ve known Jim for the past 13 years, seeing him usually once a month when dropping off our Homes and Land Mags in the office. He always brought a smile to my face and I won’t soon forget him. He was a gentleman of gentlemen. We very much appreciated all the words spoken at his life celebration ceremony and live by them each day ourselves. We pray for strength and endurance as you go through the next season for your entire family. It was obvious how much he was loved by all your family.
Blessings,
Bob & Bonnie Horning

Hello Donna,

Our Hearts go out to you and your children!
We were sadden to hear of Your loss.

With Love,
From Jimmy’s nieces.
Venus, Lori,and their Mother

It’s been two years since Jims passing.  He still is and always will be Loved and missed.  He wasn’t just just a Brother but a Best Friend to me and so many others.  My thoughts and Preyers go out to all,,,We Miss you Jim.

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