In Memoriam
On this page will be memorialized those individuals who have made a difference in the lives of others who suffer or have suffered from Lymphedema. They each were important to us and to the many others whose lives they touched. May they long be remembered.
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1926-2010 Although Sunnie’s right arm was paralyzed from cancer treatments and she suffered from neuropathy, she was always an active member of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network. Sunnie was one of the founding members, served on the LLN Board of Directors for many years and was one of our strongest supporters. Even with her arm and hand paralyzed, Sunnie would somehow always make her delicious orange pecans to sell at the annual Piedmont Hospital Craft Bazaar. The proceeds from this event benefit our needy patients through our Bandage and Garment Fund. Sunnie had quite a distinguished career as a pioneer in television and a lifelong advocate for women’s rights. Later in life, her interests focused on Japan. She and her husband, Woody, visited Japan many times and were active with the Japanese community in Georgia. At one time they lived in a traditional Sukiya-styled Japanese home in Buckhead that was filled with Japanese artifacts and a collection of more than 5,000 books on Japan. Sunnie, we will miss your smile and warmth. Thank you God for the joy of Sunnie. |
Sunnie Bates |
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1945 - 2012 There is just so much to say about Cole. We will post a most appropriate memorial in the coming days. Cole Sanders, age 66, of Decatur, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Libbie Sanders. Both of these wonderful people were long standing LLN Board members. In just a few short years, we have lost them both. |
Cole Sanders |
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2009 Wife, Mother, Friend, the true spirit of Christmas When you say Libbie, you think also of Cole. They were an incredible team! At the time we met Libbie and Cole, Libbie’s legs were already extremely deformed and in serious condition from her lymphedema. It was actually Cole who found, on the Internet, the diagnoses for her condition/disease. Over the years, we watched Libbie “battle” her health with determination. Libbie and Cole became active members of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network, servicing on the board of directors, hosting monthly meetings, summer luncheons, sponsoring the LLN website and simply always being there for us. Libbie and Cole ran their business out of their home, but when Libbie would go outside, she used her scooter. The very last time we saw Libbie was March 11, 2009, at the State Capitol where the Lymphedema Legislative Committee was hosting an education and awareness forum. The story goes that Cole was in bed with a severe lung infection. He always took Libbie to “everything”, but this day, he said, “Libbie, I simply am too ill to go out”. Libbie asked if she found a way to go, would this be ok? Cole had no idea what Libbie was planning. Libbie arrived at the State Capitol with Bubba, a long time friend and helper for the family. She came wheeling in on her scooter with Bubba in toe pulling a suitcase full of cookies and fruit. They had traveled from Decatur to downtown Atlanta via MARTA. We were all so excited to see her and could not believe how she had gotten to the Capitol. This was our Libbie, always wanting to help and always there for all of us. March 11th was a Wednesday and Libbie died on Sunday, March 15th. Libbie, our angel, your courage, determination, spirit, and love of family and others is your legacy. We miss you dear friend. God has our angel! |
Libbie Sanders |
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1932-2005 While studying at Yale University, William (Bill) Goering discovered a passion for fencing that he maintained for over 50 years. Throughout his life, he participated at all levels of the sport: competing, coaching, mentoring and officiating at the international level. He even met his wife, Monica, at a fencing club. Bill was a well-known and well-respected member of the fencing community, and spent his later years in Colorado, supporting the Denver Fencing Center (DFC). In 2006, Monica and Nathan Anderson, Head Coach and Owner of the DFC, initiated the Bill Goering Memorial Tournament. All proceeds from this annual fencing tournament benefit the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network Bandages and Garments Fund. We sincerely appreciate being the beneficiary of their hard work and commitment in memory of Bill Goering. |
William "Bill" Goering 