Donald J. Anderson's Obituary
Decatur-Donald J. Anderson, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in his home with his family by his side.
Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.graceland/fairlawn.com.
Don was born November 21, 1940 in Chicago the son of Donald W. and Irene (Pasko) Anderson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the Owner/Operator of Rex Metal. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America serving as the Assistant Council Commissioner in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois. He married Carol A. Meier April 24, 1976 in Chicago.
He leaves behind Carol, his beloved wife for over thirty-three years, sons; Donald and wife Judy of Texas, and Scott and Shawn both of Las Vegas, Nevada, daughters; Cynthia Eversole and husband Mike of Decatur and Pamela Robison of Elwin, grandsons; Craig Otta and Jake Anderson, and great-grandchildren; Cassandra, Karleigh, Isabel Rose, and one on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Debby, Jim, Angie, Cathy, Gail, Jan, Dan, Marilyn, Leslie, Linda, Tina, and Joe with DMH Hospice for all of their loving care.
In loving memory of my Husband
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day. God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you. The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one. The chain will link again.
-Author Unknown-
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