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Michael Anderson Obituary
October 23, 1941 - November 4, 2021
Mr. Michael G. Anderson, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Community Hospital Grand Junction, CO. Mr. Anderson was 80 years of age. He was a native of Denver, CO, and a graduate of North High School in Denver, CO. Mr. Anderson moved to Grand Junction with Public Service working in customer service, and many other areas for 30 years. He was a member of Grace Bible Church in Collbran, CO, and led bible study groups. Mr. Anderson enjoyed country dancing, cruising all over the world, boating, and camping.
He is survived by his sister, Colleen (Earl) Widergren, Exton, PA; his children, Dale (Kathy) Anderson, Littleton, CO; Scott (Gloria) Anderson, Rangley, CO, and Wendy (Matt) Merkel, Grand Junction, CO; step-children, Chad (Kristen) Vidmar, Grand Junction CO, and Rachel (Charles) Smith, Grand Junction, CO; his many grandchildren, Pam, Tom, Zach (Lauren), Josh (Kendall), Cierra, Ashley, Macinnah, Kayla, Lexi, and Audrey, and his great-grandchildren, Jayci, Ethan, Evan, Kash, and Ian.
He is preceded in death by wife, Carol V. Anderson; ex-wife, Marilyn Anderson; step-son, Chip Vidmar, and his parents, Thomas C. Anderson, and Harriett M. Anderson.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a viewing Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson, Grand Junction from 9 - 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will be performed at Grace Bible Church, 101 Main St., Collbran, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. An internment will take place at Clover Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Mr. Anderson to Grace Bible Church, PO Box 234, Collbran, CO 81624.
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Allison
November 18, 2021
Mike was "Papa Mike" to our son 25 years ago. Taking him on cart rides with the white ponies and letting him sit up front in his big truck. Thinking of his smile makes me smile. God is so good.
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