Donald Dean Anderson

Donald Dean Anderson, born 11-6-1930, in Holyoke CO, was the son of David and Velma Anderson.  He passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, of an extended illness.  Don was married on July 10, 1950, to the love of his life, Bernice Mary Boydston.  They were married 73 years, having four children - Brian, Angela, Bruce and Brent. Don and Bernice were 55-year residents of Woodward OK, but had recently moved to Collinsville to be close to family.

Don was a man of many trades. He started young as a farmer and enjoyed his horse Babe.  He learned house construction and then continued his professional training constructing city utility water plants.  Moving to Mooreland, OK in 1969, he extended his knowledge to masonry, building and bricking many homes and businesses in Woodward, OK.  Don and Bernice then opened their own construction business, building their own underground home.  He was well known as an honest and hardworking man. Don farmed alfalfa and rye, and raised a large garden.  At one point, he had a rabbit farm and a bee-keeping operation.
He retired twice!

Don was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother, a son-in-law John Hatton of Wichita, KS, and his son Brent Anderson of Norman, OK. Don is survived by his wife, Bernice Anderson, son, Brian (spouse, Deby) Anderson of Collinsville, OK, daughter, Angie Hatton of Wichita, KS, son, Bruce (spouse, Janet) Anderson of Wichita, KS, (daughter-in-law) Leasa Anderson of Norman, OK, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  Don received great comfort and joy from his grand and great-grand children.  He is loved and will be missed by many!

A private family memorial will be held.