Wilford (Don) Anderson

DON ANDERSON Click here to view a video of Don's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Wilford Donald “Don” Anderson, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2008, at the Idaho Falls Good Samaritan Society of causes incident to age. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. He was born June 19, 1921, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Oscar Henry Wilford Anderson and Mary Leona Draper Anderson. He grew up in the Spencer/Dubois area and graduated from high school there. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He married Lula May Cline December 5, 1945, in Butte, Montana. He worked as a spent nuclear fuel foreman at the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant at the INL and retired in 1986. He was a member of American Legion Post 56 and the 40 & 8 and the Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren, sporting events, working on the War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo, traveling throughout the United States, the outdoors, and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter: Linda Scalet, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Donald Martin Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Tracy "Scott" (Laurie) Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Michelle (Jim) Wiest, Idaho Falls, ID 7 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lula Anderson, who died June 5, 2008, two brothers, Oral Anderson and Calvin Anderson, and two sisters, Marion Padrotti and Blanche Kramp. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Fielding Memorial Park, with Brian J. Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hands of Hope Hospice, 1379 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Roma Christensen rsc@ida.net Scott, and family, I was very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Roma Todd and Iris Storms We are very sorry for your loss, please know we are thinking about you! Michael Greene mikeatving@hotmail.com I personally never knew him as Don. It was always "Big Andy" to most of us at the Chem Plant. Big Andy was not only a great Supervisor in the Operations group he was a father figure and he advised us well. He was a great man and I feel privileged to have known and worked with him. We are deeply sorry for your loss. He will be missed but now he can look down on us all and shine a light to show our way. Give'm Hell Big Andy.