Lloyd Anderson
June 11, 1922 ~ December 16, 2009
Lloyd Anderson passed away on December 16, 2009 in Creston, BC at the age of 87 years.
Lloyd was born on June 11, 1922 in Esmond, North Dakota to parents Thea and Alfred Anderson. In 1929, the family moved to the Meadow Lake area in Saskatchewan where Lloyd finished his education. The family operated a sawmill for many years, employing all the family members. They moved to Camrose, AB for a while. Then in 1946, several of the family members moved to Wynndel, BC. Lloyd was then employed in logging and construction. In 1947, he met and married Margaret, the girl he spent the next 62 years with. Lloyd was a member of the Elks and Rotacrest. He enjoyed square dancing, camping, fishing golfing and playing cards.
Lloyd was predeceased by his brothers Johnny, Carl, Fred, Bert and Helmer; sisters Agnes, Mildred and Mabel, as well as parents Thea and Alfred. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, sons Lyle, Bruce (AnaLee) Anderson, Don (Joanne) Anderson, eleven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating.
Private Family Entombment of Ashes to take place at a later date in the Abbey Columbarium in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of their choice.