CLAIRE ANDERSON

CLAIRE LEE ANDERSON passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 , at his farm near Keeler, Sask. Born October 21, 1933 , in the Keeler district, Claire spent most of his life farming in the area, taking pride in his crops and his cattle.  He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends.  He had a passion for baseball and hockey, in his early years as a player, and most recently as a spectator and fan for his grandchildren.  Claire is predeceased by his parents, Guy and Olive; step-mother, Eva; and granddaughter, Avery. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Donna; children and grandchildren:  Jackie (Tom) Jukes, Guy, Patrick and Sam; Patricia (Terry) Baiton, Morgan and Beau; Tim (Shelley), and Zakary; Lonnie (Kathy), Derek, Garet, Lee and Stephanie; Laurie; Desiree; and Sandy, Chelsey, Chay, Amee, and Bailey; brothers: Lynn (Mary); and Bill; sister, Gayle; and many nieces and nephews.  Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held at the Alliance Church, Saturday,  February 2, 2002 at 1:30 pm.  Reverend John Carley will officiate.   Memorialization will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Children’s Wish Foundation,  PO Box, 309, Saskatoon , S7K 3L3,  would be appreciated by the family.   In living memory of Claire, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.  

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Robert  and  Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, Sask.: Sorry to hear of your loss. Be thinking of you on Saturday.

Sandy Eves - Moose Jaw, Sask.: Dear Jackie & Family:  So sorry to hear of your sudden loss.  Will be thinking of you on Saturday and in the days ahead.  May God give you strength and encouragement during these hard times.

Sharon Pope - Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia:  Donna and family: I was saddened to hear of the loss of an old friend, Claire, and remembered the laughter, tears, kids weddings, cattle drives, trips and all the other events we shared. My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Saturday.

Lee and Angell Halladay - Moose Jaw, Sask.: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lou Bookout -  Moose Jaw, Sask.: Dear Lonnie & Family, Jackie & family; So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. May God bless & comfort you all.

Marlyn and Marvin Toderan - Regina, Sask.: Lynn ,Mary, Gayle, Bill ,and Donna and all of Claire's children: We and my folks Mina and Gordon Van Moorlehem, Larry and Gail, and Muriel and Jim are so very saddened at your loss. Claire was a great neighbour and friend of the family and we will all miss him .Our thoughts are with you. Marnie

Jeff Leicht  and Tara Difley Leicht - Farnsworth, Texas  :To all the Anderson's  So sorry to hear about Claire's death.  He was a really special guy and will be missed a lot.  I have many good memories of him and most especially of that smile of his.  I will always treasure the visit we had last fall when I was up home.  All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jeff & Tara

Scott, Morganne, and Madison Williamson - Moose Jaw, Sask.:  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  

Heather Ray -Moose Jaw, Sask.: Shelley, Tim & Family My prayers and thoughts are with you.   Heather

Deanie, Della and Tayla Paulhus - Moose Jaw, Sask.: To Dez and family, sorry for your loss, we are with you in thought.

Chris Dow and Family - Moose Jaw, Sask.: Tim & Shelly, Lonnie & Kathy, Jackie & Tom, Laurie: We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to follow. Chris, Janet, and Liam

Dave Osberg - Moose Jaw: I am very sorry to hear of your tragic loss.  Claire was an amazing guy with a heart of gold.  We spent a lot of time in a fishing boat together.  Great memories......

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