Murray Don Anderson passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 at his home after a lengthy struggle following surgery.
He was born July 20, 1928 to Oliver and Alma Anderson in Grand Marais. After spending his youth attending school and fishing, not necessarily in that order, in 1949 he joined the U.S. Air Force, served in Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1952.
On Sept. 6, 1958 he married the love of his life, Lindyce Nivala Anderson. They lived in Grand Marais until moving to Orofino, Idaho in 1970. In 1972 they started A&A Electric Inc. and in 1984 they sold the retail business, but he continued working in the commercial refrigeration and heating and A/C field until his retirement in 1990.
Murray loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He spent many hours at the river with his four-legged friend Sassie.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years; son Daniel; daughter-in-law Carol; and grandson Eric, all of Orofino; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings: Guyal, Jim, Joyce, Doris, Ione, Judy and Evelyn Claire.
A celebration of his life was held Dec. 4 at the VFW in Orofino. Burial will be at a later date in Grand Marais. Memorials may be sent to the Orofino Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 1317, Orofino ID 83544.
Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.
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