03/15/2020
Lloyd Francis Anderson, 96, passed away on March 15, 2020, at Bickford of Urbandale. A graveside service at Coal Ridge Cemetery, RR 3, in Knoxville, IA, will be held at a later date in June.
Lloyd was born January 27, 1924, to Walter and Anna Anderson in Knoxville, IA. He attended West River Ridge Country Grade School and graduated from Knoxville High School. After graduation, he worked for Conoco Oil for 35 years, working up the ladder in the capacity of sales, Bulk Plant Manager, and Regional Sales Manager.
He was an avid golfer and Iowa Hawkeye fan, going to many games with family. He would always attend relatives’ sports games. Lloyd was a world traveler, enjoying every place he visited. He loved to ballroom and square dance.
Lloyd was a member of Toastmasters, and Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed theater and book clubs. He was a gifted handyman and loved working with computers and relating business information. Lloyd attended the Baptist Church in Johnston, IA, and was an active member in Knoxville, IA, and Independence, MO.
Lloyd is survived by three sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, one stepdaughter, Nancy (Jim) Allen of Kansas, two step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Louise Raber, and Rosemary Carpenter; siblings, Clarence, Thomas, Lee, and Ernest; and stepson, Phil.
Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Obituary of Lloyd Francis Anderson
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FAMILY:
C.F. Blackman, Grandfather (deceased)
Viola Blackman, Grandmother (deceased)
Walter Anderson, Father (deceased)
Anna Anderson, Mother (deceased)
Clarence James Anderson (Beulah Bell), Brother (deceased)
Thomas Anderson (Lois), Brother (deceased)
Lee Anderson (Bea), Brother (deceased)
Ernest Anderson (Ruth), Brother (deceased)
Louise (Raber) Anderson, Wife (deceased)
Rosemary (Carpenter) Anderson, Wife (deceased)
Phil Carpenter, Step-Son (deceased)
Nancy Allen (Jim), Step-Daughter
Many nieces and nephews, two step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren
PALLBEARERS:
Brian Patterson, Honorary Pallbearer
Tanner Patterson, Honorary Pallbearer
Tyler Patterson, Honorary Pallbearer
Austin Allen, Honorary Pallbearer
Steve Hunerdosse, Honorary Pallbearer
Matt Anderson, Honorary Pallbearer
Pat Anderson, Honorary Pallbearer
Robert Anderson, Honorary Pallbearer
Joe Brause, Honorary Pallbearer
Mike Golightly, Honorary Pallbearer
Gary Dean Bridges, Honorary Pallbearer
DONATIONS:
Greater Iowa Chapter-Alzheiner’s Association