Bruce William Sanford Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bruce William Sanford of Washington, District of Columbia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Bruce departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Bruce. Though Bruce may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Ashley Sanford. He is survived by: his wife Marilou Sanford; his daughter Lisa Sanford Davis; his son-in-law Michael B. Davis of Littleton, Colorado; his son Barrett W. Sanford; his daughter-in-law Rachel V. Sanford of Washington, DC; his grandchildren, Quinton Davis and Grace Davis; and his siblings, Karl Sanford (Diane Sanford) of York and Marti Green (David Green) of Carlisle, Pennsylvania..
The family suggests that gifts honoring Bruce's life may be made to the Bruce and Marilou Sanford Music Fund at the National Cathedral, the Ashley Sanford Memorial Music Fund at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, Ohio), in memory of Bruce Sanford/Lung Transplant Research.
