David Anderson Obituary
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He is survived by his wife, Samara (nee Guest) Anderson, his mother Sheryl (B.J.) Fitzpatrick, his daughters Britni (Giovan) Scianna and Mya Andeson, three grandchildren Jack, Eva, and Raven, his step-mother Carol Andeson, his mother-in-law Karen Guest, his step-daughters Madison Asbridge and Olivia Asbridge, his siblings Jennifer (Kurt) Crater and Jacqueline (Brett) Gould, his step-siblings Ryan (Melissa) Fitzpatrick, Courtney Garrelts, Peggy (Darin) Moore, and Doug O'Connor, his sister-in-law Amanda (David) Guest Brown and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Daniel P. Anderson (2021) and his father-in-law Larry Guest (2023).
Dave was born and raised in and around Morris, IL. He served his country with the United States Army during Desert Storm. Following his service, Dave spent many years in the hardwood flooring industry before starting his own hardwood flooring company, "Anderson Customwood Flooring LLC" which he owned and operated for several years. Dave always spoke of moving to southern Illinois and with the support of his wife Samara, they chased that dream in 2023 where he continued his business but was now able to enjoy all things outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Dave was a proud member of the NRA and was an excellent marksman. Dave had many talents, if he set his mind to something, he was going to master it. In recent years, he mastered wine making, pickling just about anything, canning, cooking, speaking Spanish, bullet making, woodworking of all kinds, playing the guitar, artistic gourd carving, making jerky of all types and flower gardening, to name a few. Dave was a simple, yet complicated person, he was always generous and could be the most kind and understanding person yet he carried a sharpness that could only be understood by those that knew and loved him.
Dave made a conscious decision to be cremated and was adamant about having no formal services. It is Dave's families wish that you celebrate him and his life doing something you have a passion for, learn something new, try something new and as you do, remember and pray for Dave.
Union Funeral home in charge of arrangements, 213 East Oak Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896, 618-932-3333, www.unionfh.com.
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Ruth Neidlinger
August 18, 2025
I can never forget you, Dave. Such great conversations we had. You encouraged me to do so many things, like butchering animals, and using a Weber grill. :) Your curiosity and willingness to learn new things made you special. It makes me cry to remember how you talked about how much you loved your country, about how much you respected your dad. But it gives me hope that you also talked about how you'd made peace with God. That's all that really matters now. I sure will miss you.
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