Orville W. Anderson

Orville W .Anderson, 85, of Great Falls, went to his Heavenly Father on the evening of June 1, 2019, at Peace Hospice House.He was born in Conrad on May 5, 1934. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1954. On June 24, 1955, Orville married Annette M. Bain. They attended Bible School together in Minneapolis Minnesota. They returned to Conrad Montana then later moved to Great Falls where they raised their seven children. Orville was a truck driver; driving locally and long haul. During his career he drove nearly four million miles as a safe driver.He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with family members. This provided many yummy meals for the Anderson family.He enjoyed music, sports, reading and building/fixing all kinds of things.He used his carpentry skills by volunteering on local projects and was blessed to go to Moldova on a Missions trip.He often talked about God’s faithfulness and provision for his family and his many adventures on the road driving trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Caroline Anderson; his brother, George Anderson; his sister, Ruth Tally; and his son, David Anderson. He leaves behind his wife, Annette Anderson; daughters, Ruth (Jim) Blouin, Keren (Richard) Fish, Nancy (Dick) Krell; daughter-in-law, Vaughna (Dan) Frye; sons, Philip (Mary) Anderson, Kurt (Sally) Anderson, Keith (Donna) Anderson; thirty-one grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous extended family members. His family was his pride and joy. He was a blessed man! A celebration of Orville’s life will be August 31, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Central Assembly of God Church where he attended for many years. A luncheon will be held immediately after the celebration.