Lloyd Walter Anderson was born on November 14, 1926, at home in Cope, Colorado to Emanuel and Verna Olson Anderson.
Lloyd spent his early childhood in and around Joes and Cope. His family moved to Otis, Colorado when he was a junior in high school. He graduated from Otis High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Lloyd served during World War II in the Pacific theatre and spent time on Kwajalein Island. He was honorably discharged in July 1946 as a Ship's cook third class.
Lloyd married Rozetta Anderson on August 21, 1949. To this union, six children were born, Stephen, an infant son who died at birth, Mike, Patty, Sandy, Pam and Don.
Lloyd and Rozetta were life-long members of the Otis community and raised their family there. In 2013, Lloyd and Rozetta moved to Sterling, Colorado. Lloyd was baptized and confirmed as an adult at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He served many years on the church council and held all offices at one time or another.
Lloyd served as the US Postmaster in Otis from 1957 to 1973. In 1973, Lloyd became a rural mail carrier in Otis, a role he performed from 1973 until his retirement in 1990. Lloyd was very active in his community and through his many years of service he fulfilled his love of travel and seeing the USA. Lloyd served on the board of directors of Y-W Electric Association for 25 years; he was a Charter member of the Otis Lions Club and remained an active member until the Club disbanded. He also served on the Otis School Board for 3 four-year terms and served the remaining two years of the term of a succeeding member. In addition, Lloyd served for many years on the Otis Cemetery Board; the Otis Town Council; and the board of the Homestead Apartments. Lloyd was the inaugural president of the Northeast BOCES -- thanks, in part, to his brother-in-law, Arthur M. Guida, who nominated him at the initial planning meeting which Lloyd was unable to attend.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, his infant son, Stephen, his granddaughter, Heidi Jo Clough, and his wife Rozetta. Left to mourn Lloyd's passing are his adult children: Michael Anderson, Debra; Patricia Anderson Clough, Craig; Sandra Anderson Ohlson, Kevin; Pamela Anderson Odom, Ed; and Donald Anderson, Julie; his grandchildren: Kay Ellen Anderson Metzler, Aaron; Holly Clough Largent, Kyle; Matthew Ohlson; Andrew Ohlson, Bobbi Lee; Kali Anderson Hines, Logan; Kirstin Anderson-Raguindin, Ryan; and his great-grandchildren: Makenna Metzler; Mason Metzler; Emma Largent; RJ Largent, and Archie Hines.
Lloyd's family would like to thank those that helped bring joy and comfort to his life after the death of his beloved wife, Rozetta: the congregation at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling; the staff and residents at Harmony House; his home health nurse, Jennifer; the staff and employees of the Sterling Hospital; and especially his good friends, Jim and Wanda. Your kindness, warmth and caring will never be forgotten.
A funeral service was held Monday, September 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Otis, CO. Interment followed at the Otis Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Otis Cemetery or to Hospice of the Plains.
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May the family have peace and rest from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
November 21, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your love one Lloyd.
Patricia Price
November 18, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
A. H.
November 15, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort and help you through this.( 2 Th 2:16,17)
T.H
September 24, 2018
My deepest condolences for your loss may the grace of God bring comfort and peace to your family,Zechariah 2:8.
September 16, 2018
My deepest condolences for your loss may the grace of God bring comfort and peace to your family Zechariah 2:8.
September 14, 2018
May you find comfort in God's promise that Lloyd will one day return to the days of his youthful vigor (Job 33:25). Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
H W
September 12, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
September 10, 2018
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory.
Matt 5:4,5
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California*
September 7, 2018
What a very sweet and caring man! He will be very missed.
Carlie Rosa
September 6, 2018
My prayer for the family is that one day you "will be like a well-watered garden, and will sorrow no more". Jeremiah 31:12 ,My prayer for the family is that one day you "will be like a well-watered garden, and will sorrow no more". Jeremiah 31:12
September 6, 2018
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.
A. M.
September 6, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. 2 Thess. 2:16, 17. Sincerely, NG
September 5, 2018
My condolences to the Anderson family. May you find comfort in God's promise found in John 6:40.
September 4, 2018
I am sorry to read of the loss of your beloved family member and friend. May our Heavenly Father hold all of you close in this time of sadness.
yolanda gwinn
September 3, 2018
Sorry to hear Lloyd passed away, my family did not know about it till Sunday evening when I told them.
Pat told me h e w as having problems.
I never got to visit with Lloyd much but when I did it was pleasant
Lavern, Wanda and my family
September 2, 2018
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September 2, 2018
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