Welford Griffin Sanford

Welford "Sandy" G. Sanford, Sr.
Welford G. Sanford, Sr. better known as "Sandy" to all who knew and loved him, passed away on March 23, 2011 after a valiant battle. Sandy was born October 29, 1933, in Prattville, Alabama, the son of Tommy and Goldie Sanford.
As a Marine, he proudly served his country from 1952-1960. While assigned to Argentia Naval Air Station in Newfoundland, Canada, he met and married the love of his life Margaret Nolan, on February 20, 1955. Together they welcomed two sons and one daughter.
Following his service to the Marine Corps, Sandy worked as a civil servant and engineer which allowed him to travel overseas and throughout the country. He eventually settled in Nevada where he worked for the Las Vega Water District before retiring in 2000.
Sandy's love of life made him a stranger to none and a friend to many. His love of family, music, games, and enjoying the latest gadget were just a few of the many hobbies that made him special to all who knew him.
Sandy is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; daughter, Myriah Denise; sons Keith and Will (Chris); and granddaughters, Olivia and Jessica. He is also survived by two sisters, Elaine (Vern) Fox and Shirley Schofield, sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Hickey, Dorann Murphy and Anthony Nolan all of St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. He will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and special family friends including Robert and Liz Symalla and Warren Chaumont.
A man of great faith, Sandy loved and lived his faith daily. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, located at 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven, UT 84401.
Interment will follow at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 1900 Buchanan Blvd. Boulder City, Nevada.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who would like to remember him to consider a donation to the George E. Wahlen Affairs Medical Center, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Attn: Volunteer Services, 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84148.
Condolences may be sent to www.myers-mortuary.com.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
March 25, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceSt. Mary's Catholic Church
4050 South 3900 West
West Haven, UT
March 26, 2011
1:00 PM
CemeterySouthern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1900 Buchanan Blvd.
Boulder City, NV
March 29, 2011