It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Micheal Scott Sanderson, late of Prince Albert, SK on January 2^nd, 2023, at the age of 53 years. Mike was born on October 14^th, 1969, in Drayton Valley, AB to June Taylor and Ron Sanderson. Mike was lucky enough to have an instant best friend in his twin brother Pat. They became a family of five big Sanderson boys – Duane, Marty, Neil, Pat, & Mike.

Mike moved with his family to several places in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. Most noteworthy was his time spent with his brothers at a remote cabin called Duncan Lake Lodge, now known as Yellow Dog Lodge.

Mike graduated from Stoughton High School in 1989. He enrolled in the Canadian Forces Army the next year for basic training at  CFB Cornwallis In Deep Brook Nova Scotia. He got an early discharge due to an old ankle injury that impeded his training. He then returned to Carlyle, SK, and spent several years there doing various jobs. His longest employment was as a short-haul truck driver for Spearing Services in the oilfield. He was happy when he got his new Peterbilt semi with a cushioned air seat and didn’t have to come home with an aching back anymore.

Mike decided a career change was needed and had always talked about his desire to be in law enforcement. So, he upgraded his high school marks by taking the GED for admission at the SAIST Corrections Project Center in Prince Albert, SK. With this, he gained employment at the Prince Albert Correctional Center (PACC) in the spring of 2001. He was very proud to be a part of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in his early years of employment as well as some coverage as the Acting Deputy Director of Operation (ADDO). He was very proud to be an officer and backed his coworkers in any situation.

Mike was always well-known for his dedication to weightlifting and building muscles! He also loved his Norwegian and Irish heritage.

Mike and Nicole got married at Par Place in Prince Albert, SK on October 8^th, 2005. They welcomed their daughter Marine on March 30^th, 2007. Mike was overjoyed to have a little girl as he always said the Sanderson boys were bad! He quickly taught Marina all about his interests, including extensive WW2 history, Scooby-Doo shows, UFO stories, and his love of watching true crime on TV. He spent many hours with Marina on the deck suntanning, reading books, playing PS4 games, and bike rides by the river. Another great memory is the month spent in Hawaii in December 2012, Marina and Mike loved the sand and surf!

Mike is survived by his daughter Marina Ava Sanderson; her mother Nicole Sanderson; his mother June Taylor of Moose Jaw, SK; his brothers Duane (Lois) Sanderson of Moose Jaw, SK, & Marty (Juanetta) Sanderson of Yellowknife, NWT; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mike was predeceased by his father Ron Sanderson and his brothers Pat and Neil.

A celebration of life will be held for Mike at the Prince Albert Royal Canadian Legion Branch #002 (133 8^th Street East) on Friday, January 27^th, 2023, from 1-3 pm. Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca.  Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium.  Brian & Bev Stobbs, Mark Gyoerick – Mel Curle. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2023-01-02
• Location : Prince Albert, SK