Nov. 5, 1932-Jan. 30, 2020
Raymond M. Anderson passed away Jan. 30, 2020 at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1932 to Hilma (Lagerstrom) and Martin Anderson, at their home in Weld County. Raymond moved to their family dairy farm northeast of Gill when he was three months old and lived there his whole life.
After graduating from Gill High School in 1950, he served two years in the Army Corp of Engineers. It’s while serving in England, he met his wife, Gloria A. Jervis.
On Dec. 3, 1955, Raymond and Gloria were married in England then moved to the dairy northeast of Gill where they raised four daughters and one son. He was a dairy farmer all his life and also enjoyed gardening. Raymond loved to attend his grandkids’ and great grandkids’ events and liked camping with his family.
Raymond’s faith was a very important part of his life and he lived as a great example to those who knew him.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria; children Debra (Raymond) Carpio, Kristine (Philip) Elliott, Kevin (Sara) Anderson, Dawn (Kenny) Gartrell and D’Ann Anderson (Kevin Cummins); 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; three sisters and one brother; three Godsons; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughters, Carolyn Ann and Linda Marie; his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at the Kersey Community Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kersey Community Church Building Fund in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.
Please visit www.allnuttgreeley.com to send condolences to the family.
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