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Clifford Larry Andersonof Murdo, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Clifford Anderson was born Nov. 29, 1939, to Helge and Opal (Newsam) Anderson and was raised in rural Jones County, where he learned a strong work ethic and was a member of 4-H growing up. Cliff attended school in Murdo, SD. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was an electrician on aircraft carriers.
When Cliff returned from his time in the Navy, he married Kathleen Weir, of Draper, SD, in 1961. From this union, they welcomed their son Kevin Anderson in 1962. Clifford was joined in marriage to Margaret Young, from Minneapolis, MN, in 1964. Margaret brought into this union a stepson, Richard Harding, Jr. Into this family were born Brett and Randee. Cliff and Beverly Heinrich Glaze married in 1992 and were together until his death.
He pursued his career as a self-employed auto mechanic and welder and served his hometown area for most of his life. In his free time, he enjoyed various hobbies including becoming one of the first volunteer EMTs. With a small dedicated group, he started what is now known as the Jones County Ambulance service. Cliff enjoyed being on the water with his boat and family and became a quite accomplished water skier. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a deep love for the great outdoors.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Bev; his sons, Kevin and Brett; his daughter, Randee (Steve) Henle; stepson, Richard Harding, Jr.; granddaughters, Kristen and Kalen Anderson; grandsons, Tyler Bryan, Tait (Kayla) Bryan and Brian Henle; great-grandchildren Landon and Cole Bryan, and Lillian Manhalter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helge and Opal; an infant sister, Marian; his brother, Douglas, and his wife, Wanda, and their son Shane; as well as by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Please join us in remembering Clifford Larry Anderson, a loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. CST Friday, December 22, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.
Interment will follow at the Murdo Cemetery.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. CST
Messiah Lutheran Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ray Greenseth
MUSIC
Karen Royer - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Go Rest High On That Mountain”
USHERS
Curt Chambliss - Butch Feddersen
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANT
Faye Chambliss
PALLBEARERS
Kevin Anderson - Brett Anderson - Richard Harding, Jr.
Steve Henle - Tait Bryan - Brian Henle
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Cliff's Relatives and Friends
INTERMENT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota