Anders “Andy” Edward Anderson, 71, passed away November 12, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Valley City, ND, due to complications of COVID 19.
Anders was special from the beginning, born to proud parents, Harold and Sylvia Anderson on August 14, 1949 in Valley City, ND. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1967 and worked at various job locations with the Open Door Center. He retired to the Sheyenne Care Center in 2008.
Andy was well known and loved in this community. He loved people and people loved Andy. Always offering a warm smile and a warm greeting to everyone, and was a friend to ALL he met along the way… A kind and thoughtful gentleman with a beautiful heart of gold.
He was an active participant in the Special Olympics in his younger years. He won multiple trophies for bowling and basketball and many awards for skill, courage and sharing joy! He looked forward to Camp Grassick every summer, where he had a blast reconnecting with friends and staff. He enjoyed swimming, campfires and dancing with the ladies.
Andy enjoyed many activities; fishing, playing pool, traveling, Native American Pow Wows, parades, and attending concerts, to name a few. He also enjoyed; history, Minnesota Vikings Football, Minnesota Twins Baseball, music, animals (especially wolves), and lots of candy!
He made many wonderful friends during his lifetime and at the Sheyenne Care Center, his home for 12 years. Andy enjoyed socializing, playing musical chimes, outings with fellow residents to Tower City for pie and coffee, and of course he loved playing B.I.N.G.O!
Andy loved his family dearly and was a very devoted and loving brother and uncle. He was very proud to be “Uncle Andy” and adored each and every one of his nieces and nephews. We are truly blessed this beautiful and special soul was a part of our family. We thank you, our Dear Andy, for all of the sunshine, love and laughter you brought to our lives. We love you with ALL of our hearts, you will be missed deeply.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley City.
Andy is survived by sisters, Erlys Alley Sis, Ortonville, MN, Paula Griffen, Valley City, ND and Renee Whitlock, Valley City, ND; nephews, Gregg Alley, Greenville, SC, Antonio (Kirsten) Whitlock, Regina, SK, Bo Griffen, Kelso, WA, and Stuart (Jennifer) Hill, Fremont, CA; nieces, Shane (Brian) Smotherman, Kirkland, WA, Dr. Beth (Rob) Grommesh, St. Louis Park, MN, Mesha (Dan) Swenson, Springfield, MI, Tenille Whitlock, Portland, OR, Christine Olson, Valley City, Chelsea (Arnulfo) Navarro, Irmo, SC; numerous great nieces and nephews; many dear friends; and his special 4 legged friends, Jasmine Marie and Rupert Edward.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Sylvia Anderson; brothers, Harlow Hill and Jon Anderson; nephew, Brent Olson, and brother-in-law, Virgil Sis.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Lerud Mathias Funeral Home is assisting Andy’s family with arrangements. An online guestbook and tribute page is available at www.lerudschuldt.com