ANDERSON, Floyd Arnold
August 4, 1937 - August 30, 2015
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Floyd Anderson. Floyd was born on August 4, 1937 in Cereal, AB. He was raised on a farm near Excel, AB and later moved to Calgary where he met his wife Olga Maharchuk and were married on April 19, 1958. Together Floyd and Olga farmed in the Hussar area until they moved to Calgary in 1970. Floyd worked for several trucking companies including Derksen's Transport and Grimshaw Trucking until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed curling, golfing and participating in many bonspiels and tournaments with family and friends. Floyd and Olga spent many years camping at Westward Ho Park near Sundre and have shared many stories and memories of those great times. Floyd is survived by his wife Olga and sons: Peter (Kristen) and Gary. He is also survived by sisters: Verna Barker, Bea (Werner) Niedersteiner; brothers: Gordon (Helen), Wes (Paddy) Anderson; sisters-in-law: Ena Anderson and Margaret Walker as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Ezekiel and Elsie Anderson, sister Irene and brother-in-law Jim Gilliland; brothers: Ron and sister-in-law Hilda, Lawrence, sister-in-law Marie Lamar and brother- in-law Bill Barker. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, 1605 100 Street SE, Calgary. Memorial donations in Floyd's name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association (#204, 2323-32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3) or the Kidney Foundation of Canada (6007-1A Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 0G5). To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.
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September 4, 2015
Bob & Donna Thompson
We were sorry to hear of Floyd's passing Olga. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family.
September 4, 2015
Olga, Peter, Kristen, and Gary May your memories help you cope at this difficult time God be with you Marvin and Donna Sevcik
September 4, 2015
Olga Peter Kristen and Gary May your memories help you at this difficult time God be with you
September 3, 2015
Marie Taubert
Pete & Kristen,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please give my condolences to your mother. I know you both will be a great support for her. Thinking of you.
Aunt Marie
September 3, 2015
Sharon Kuchle Bamson
So sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. Condolences to all the family.
September 2, 2015
Mona Clark
Olga,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you and all of the family. We enjoyed many years of curling with the two of you and are very sorry for your loss.
Mona Clark & Family
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