Lewis H Anderson
(August 22, 1922 - September 14, 2008)
Lewis H. Anderson, age 86 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 22, 1922 in Jennings, MI to Swan J. and Philena P. (Golder) Anderson. He moved to the Leroy area and at a young age left high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps "CCC". Lewis returned home to graduate from Leroy High School in 1941 and with a never ending love and dedication for his country soon entered the United States Army. He served honorably during World War II and was the recipient of 2 purple hearts in the European Theater. Following the service he returned to Morley and began a lifetime of farming. In addition to operating the farm, he worked on the pipeline, worked at Mid-American Construction (which became Reith-Riley), he worked at Central Concrete in Big Rapids, owned and operated the Arco Sinclair Gas Station in Stanwood and finally worked for the Mecosta County Road Commission until his retirement. Lewis was a life member of American Legion Post #554 of Morley, a member of V.F.W. Post #4102 of Rogers Heights and a member of Eagles Aerie #4360 of Stanwood. Lewis is survived by his loving family whose members include; His wife of nearly 62 years, Betty Mae "Mom" Anderson of Morley 4 children; Linda (Charles) Baisch of Grosse Point Park Kathie (Russ) Detloff of Swartz Creek Philena J. Stine of Morley Lewis John (Catherine) Anderson of Hastings 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister; Eleen J. Hall of Morley and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen "Mickey" Anderson, a grandson, Daniel Anderson, a great-grandson, Jimmy McShane, 8 brothers and sisters and a son-in-law, Bernard "T.D." Stine. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Philip Bongard and Pastor Roger Coalter officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of American Legion Post # 554 of Morley with burial at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left at the funeral home.
(August 22, 1922 - September 14, 2008)
Lewis H. Anderson, age 86 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 22, 1922 in Jennings, MI to Swan J. and Philena P. (Golder) Anderson. He moved to the Leroy area and at a young age left high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps "CCC". Lewis returned home to graduate from Leroy High School in 1941 and with a never ending love and dedication for his country soon entered the United States Army. He served honorably during World War II and was the recipient of 2 purple hearts in the European Theater. Following the service he returned to Morley and began a lifetime of farming. In addition to operating the farm, he worked on the pipeline, worked at Mid-American Construction (which became Reith-Riley), he worked at Central Concrete in Big Rapids, owned and operated the Arco Sinclair Gas Station in Stanwood and finally worked for the Mecosta County Road Commission until his retirement. Lewis was a life member of American Legion Post #554 of Morley, a member of V.F.W. Post #4102 of Rogers Heights and a member of Eagles Aerie #4360 of Stanwood. Lewis is survived by his loving family whose members include; His wife of nearly 62 years, Betty Mae "Mom" Anderson of Morley 4 children; Linda (Charles) Baisch of Grosse Point Park Kathie (Russ) Detloff of Swartz Creek Philena J. Stine of Morley Lewis John (Catherine) Anderson of Hastings 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister; Eleen J. Hall of Morley and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen "Mickey" Anderson, a grandson, Daniel Anderson, a great-grandson, Jimmy McShane, 8 brothers and sisters and a son-in-law, Bernard "T.D." Stine. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Philip Bongard and Pastor Roger Coalter officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of American Legion Post # 554 of Morley with burial at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left at the funeral home.
Lewis H Anderson
(August 22, 1922 - September 14, 2008)
Lewis H. Anderson, age 86 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 22, 1922 in Jennings, MI to Swan J. and Philena P. (Golder) Anderson. He moved to the Leroy area and at a young age left high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps "CCC". Lewis returned home to graduate from Leroy High School in 1941 and with a never ending love and dedication for his country soon entered the United States Army. He served honorably during World War II and was the recipient of 2 purple hearts in the European Theater. Following the service he returned to Morley and began a lifetime of farming. In addition to operating the farm, he worked on the pipeline, worked at Mid-American Construction (which became Reith-Riley), he worked at Central Concrete in Big Rapids, owned and operated the Arco Sinclair Gas Station in Stanwood and finally worked for the Mecosta County Road Commission until his retirement. Lewis was a life member of American Legion Post #554 of Morley, a member of V.F.W. Post #4102 of Rogers Heights and a member of Eagles Aerie #4360 of Stanwood. Lewis is survived by his loving family whose members include; His wife of nearly 62 years, Betty Mae "Mom" Anderson of Morley 4 children; Linda (Charles) Baisch of Grosse Point Park Kathie (Russ) Detloff of Swartz Creek Philena J. Stine of Morley Lewis John (Catherine) Anderson of Hastings 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister; Eleen J. Hall of Morley and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen "Mickey" Anderson, a grandson, Daniel Anderson, a great-grandson, Jimmy McShane, 8 brothers and sisters and a son-in-law, Bernard "T.D." Stine. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Philip Bongard and Pastor Roger Coalter officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of American Legion Post # 554 of Morley with burial at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left at the funeral home.
(August 22, 1922 - September 14, 2008)
Lewis H. Anderson, age 86 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 22, 1922 in Jennings, MI to Swan J. and Philena P. (Golder) Anderson. He moved to the Leroy area and at a young age left high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps "CCC". Lewis returned home to graduate from Leroy High School in 1941 and with a never ending love and dedication for his country soon entered the United States Army. He served honorably during World War II and was the recipient of 2 purple hearts in the European Theater. Following the service he returned to Morley and began a lifetime of farming. In addition to operating the farm, he worked on the pipeline, worked at Mid-American Construction (which became Reith-Riley), he worked at Central Concrete in Big Rapids, owned and operated the Arco Sinclair Gas Station in Stanwood and finally worked for the Mecosta County Road Commission until his retirement. Lewis was a life member of American Legion Post #554 of Morley, a member of V.F.W. Post #4102 of Rogers Heights and a member of Eagles Aerie #4360 of Stanwood. Lewis is survived by his loving family whose members include; His wife of nearly 62 years, Betty Mae "Mom" Anderson of Morley 4 children; Linda (Charles) Baisch of Grosse Point Park Kathie (Russ) Detloff of Swartz Creek Philena J. Stine of Morley Lewis John (Catherine) Anderson of Hastings 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a sister; Eleen J. Hall of Morley and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Lewis was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen "Mickey" Anderson, a grandson, Daniel Anderson, a great-grandson, Jimmy McShane, 8 brothers and sisters and a son-in-law, Bernard "T.D." Stine. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Philip Bongard and Pastor Roger Coalter officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of American Legion Post # 554 of Morley with burial at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left at the funeral home.
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