He was born June 23, 1916 in Emery Utah to Alfred E. and Mary Elizabeth Christiansen Anderson.
He married Georgia Ann Fordham on December 22, 1950, deceased.
Much of his younger years were spent herding cattle and training horses. He was an Ironworker. His welding skills weren't just on the job. His craftsmanship was unlimited for repairing farm equipment to fine art pieces of metal. He also did leather tack crafts, cartooning, designed and patented a woodburning stove.
He was a main factor in building the Salina Rodeo Grounds and a member of the Riding Club.
He was a member of the LDS Church. His son Cody J. Anderson preceded him in death on December 22, 1987.
Survivors include: children, Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) Dastrup, Sigurd; Mrs. Sandra Peterson, Ferron and Mrs. John (Mescal) Priest, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan: 16 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.
Memorial Services were held Saturday, January 5, 1991 in the Salina LDS Stake Center with Bishop Phil H. Barney Salina officiating.
Interment pending in the East Side Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Salina.
He was born June 23, 1916 in Emery Utah to Alfred E. and Mary Elizabeth Christiansen Anderson.
He married Georgia Ann Fordham on December 22, 1950, deceased.
Much of his younger years were spent herding cattle and training horses. He was an Ironworker. His welding skills weren't just on the job. His craftsmanship was unlimited for repairing farm equipment to fine art pieces of metal. He also did leather tack crafts, cartooning, designed and patented a woodburning stove.
He was a main factor in building the Salina Rodeo Grounds and a member of the Riding Club.
He was a member of the LDS Church. His son Cody J. Anderson preceded him in death on December 22, 1987.
Survivors include: children, Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) Dastrup, Sigurd; Mrs. Sandra Peterson, Ferron and Mrs. John (Mescal) Priest, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan: 16 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters.
Memorial Services were held Saturday, January 5, 1991 in the Salina LDS Stake Center with Bishop Phil H. Barney Salina officiating.
Interment pending in the East Side Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Salina.
Bio by: Nancy K (Wilcock) Atwood
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