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MERRILL ANDERSON Obituary

MERRILL ORR ANDERSON WESLACO - Merrill Orr Anderson of Newman , IL and Weslaco , TX passed away Saturday evening Feb. 2, 2013 at the Aurora House Hospice after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at Joines-Appleby Funeral Home in Newman , IL on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 10:00. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 from 4 pm - 8 pm. Merrill was born in Broadlands on May 21, 1939 a son of Harold Orr Anderson and Margaret Gore Anderson. He married Lyn Coolley in 1962. Surviving is a son, James (Jim) Coolley Anderson and a granddaughter Margaret (Meg) Cristina Coolley Anderson and a special friend Nancy Brady. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He graduated from ABL High School in 1957. He attended the University of Kentucky on a basketball scholarship. He was a member of Troop B, 1st Recon Sqdn, 106 Artillery. Merrill was a farmer in the Broadlands area and raised Simmental cattle and Standardbred horses. He acquired his auctioneers license in 1962 in Decatur, IL and has been a auctioneer selling purebred hogs, cattle, Standardbred and Arabian Horses since then. Merrill was inducted into the Marketeers of the Year Hall of Fame at the Denver Livestock Show on Jan. 19, 2013. Memorials may be made to the Newman American Legion Post 201 Newman IL or the Aurora House Foundation 2646 W 18th St in Weslaco, TX . Sign guest book at www.hawkinsfh.com Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Weslaco. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2013.

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Kay Hagins

January 29, 2021

Anderson as I called you I think of you often...now My son has passed as well I often laugh when ever I see a blue cowgirl hat .....ha ha ha only a joke between us ....RIP

Kay Mumaw

February 13, 2013

Anderson I will never forget you...RIP you deserve that!

Kay Mumaw

Ponch McDonal

February 7, 2013

I consider Merrill a good friend and one of thoes few people that you meet in life that leave a lasting
impression. I feel very privaledged to have been his friend!
Till we meet again-------------- RIP!

February 6, 2013

Ed and I didn't know Merrill near long enough, just a couple of years, but we are so happy he was a part of our life even for that short time. He will be missed and remembered as a true gentelman. Ed and Roni Nelson, Weslaco, Tx.

Cathy Nieto

February 6, 2013

Merrill was a very nice and good looking man!!! Always looked his best!!!! His cowboy shirts always looked well pressed!!! My deepest condolences.. Cathy and Abel!!!!!!

February 6, 2013

As a friend of Merril's and a fellow winter texan I would like to offer my condolences to the family and Nancy. Merrill will be missed by lot of friends he made in Tx and Mexico.
Gene Sparks / Pharr TX

Adam Caballero

February 6, 2013

In behalf of Horseman's Grill & Saloon our deepest condolences to the family. We will miss you dear friend,thank you for the wonderful memories.

Gary Leming

February 6, 2013

Andy, you will be missed during the state fair and at horse events. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with Andy about horses and golf. A real good guy! RIP

Rod & Diana Descombaz

February 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you all -Our thoughts are with you all !!

Paige Waggoner

February 5, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Merrill's passing. He was such a kind and friendly man. I met him in the 70's when he was the auctioneer at our Simmental sale in Nebraska and have thought of him often. His smile will be missed.

Bruce Miller

February 5, 2013

Rest in peace O'Buddy.The next time i see you i know i made it to the right place.

Brent Titus

February 5, 2013

No words can describe my feelings for Brady and Jim. He tought me a lot about the marketing of stock. RIP.

February 5, 2013

Sorry to hear for your loss, He was great guy. A special person we can count on. There's no words to express how we feel. but we get the privelege to know him and enjoy his companionship..sincerely Robert/Eva

David Bartholomew

February 4, 2013

Sorry to hear of Merrill's passing. He was a great guy and helped me in Douglas Cty politics back in the 70's and 80's. After I moved to Springfield it was always a treat to run into him at the State Fair. We enjoyed many a cocktail together solving the states and worlds problems. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family

February 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. Merrill was a true marketing professional and friend.
Steve and Terri Dorran

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