Andrew J Anderson Obituary

A.J.(Andrew) ANDERSON 
 
 
Haxtun Harvest, Haxtun, Colorado, July 9, 1925
 
ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES AWAY
 
Another of the early settlers of the Haxtun community passed away July fourth, when death claimed A.J. Anderson, pioneer farmer and rancher of this community. Mr. Anderson had been in ill health for some time, and had consulted some of the most noted specialist in the country in an effort to affect a cure.
 
 Mr. Anderson first settled in the Haxtun country in 1888 and since that time had been prominently identified with the general progress of the community. His death was a distinct loss to the community and the high esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings and the large concourse of people who gathered to pay their last respects at the funeral Monday afternoon.
 
A.J. Anderson was born in Hjartlanda parish, Jonkopings Lan, Smaland Sweden, August 20, 1853, and his blessed and useful life on this earth ended July 4, 1925 at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 14 days.
 
 He was united in marriage with Edla Erika Julia Bergen, April 20, 1877. To this union were born four children, one daughter and three sons, of which the former preceded the father in death in 1918. He emigrated to the United State in the spring of the year 1888.
 
 After having lived for a few months in Page County, Iowa, he moved to Haxtun, Colorado, where he had made his home till the time of his death. During the 37 years of his residence in this community he had been an active influence on higher and better standards of thought and living, both in the home and in the community.
 
 At the age of 28 years he was converted into the faith of Jesus Christ. It was in this faith he lived and wrought and overcame the many and severe hardships of the early pioneer years, lived through not only in poverty, but also at times in severe ill health. But with never faltering faith in the sure promises of God he prevailed through it all and was bountifully rewarded with recovered health and prosperity. Of temporal blessings he was indeed a liberal giver to things he deemed good and furthering the work of salvation of his fellowmen and the kingdom of God. His character, marked with wisdom, zeal and nobility, has been and will be an inspiration for many.
 
He is mourned by his wife, Edla Anderson and his sons, Charles August, John Theodore, and Clarence Gustav, who with their families live in the Fairfield community, near Haxtun, as well as by a host of other relatives and numerous friends in neighboring communities.
 
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Revs C.E. Dough, C.G.F. Johnson and A. Smithberg officiating. Interment was made in the Haxtun cemetery.

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Spouse: Married: Edla Erika Julia (Bergen)
April 20, 1877
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Obituary for Elenore Winifred Anderson:

Elenore Winifred,
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Obituary for Robert Theodore:

ROBERT THEODORE ANDERSON
 
 
Haxtun-Fleming Herald, Haxtun, Colorado, July 5, 2006
 
Robert Theodore Anderson, 93, went to his eternal home on June 18, 2006. Bob was born November 1, 1912 in the Fairfield community, the first child of John T. Anderson, an immigrant from Sweden, and Hilma (Bentson) Anderson.
 
 He lived in the Haxtun area his entire life. He graduated from Holyoke High School and farmed the land that his father homesteaded. He also established a feedlot where he fed cattle for many years. On February 17, 1937, he married Violet Mae Ricker at her parents’ home in Ovid. They were blessed with four children.
 
Bob was a member of the Fairfield Covenant Church where he received Christ as his Savior as a child. Over the years, he served in many different capacities in church leadership but was best known for his godly character and prayers.
 
After retiring, he and Violet Mae moved to Haxtun from their farm in Fairfield. He was actively involved in community service with the Haxtun Hospital Board, Lion’s Club, Gideon’s International and the Paoli Elevator Board. It was his joy and passion to serve in the Fairfield Covenant Church in many capacities. He and Violet Mae also spent many winters as “snowbirds” at Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, Texas.
 
His parents; his brother, Arvid; sisters, Freda and Elinor; grandson, Ryan Peter Naff; and great-granddaughter, Rebekah Lindstadt preceded him in death.
 
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Violet Mae; his children, Larry Anderson and wife Jean, Dean Anderson and wife Pat, Gilbert Anderson and wife Jeri, and Cheryl Naff and husband Tony; one sister, Phyllis Starkebaum and husband Lorin of Haxtun. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Karie Wilson and husband Larry, John Anderson and wife Renae, Troy Anderson and wife Jeri, Laurie Fetzer and husband Tim, Jared Anderson and wife Jonetta, Tobiah Anderson, Julia Biesemeier and husband Brandon, all of Haxtun, Kathie Lindstadt and husband Stan of Sterling, Bryan Anderson and wife Nancy of McKinney, Texas, Brad Anderson and wife Debbie of Palestine, Texas, Rod Anderson and wife, Rachel of Tyler, Texas, Rus Anderson of Fort Collins, Leah Anderson of Cornelius, North Carolina, Robyn Gundlach and husband Jonathan of Irvine, California, Ryan Naff and Rhondi Naff of Costa Mesa, California, and 28 great-grandchildren.
 
Family graveside services were held June 22 at the Haxtun Cemetery. A funeral service was also held at the Haxtun Community Center with Pastors Lloyd Johnson and Tom Ervasti officiating. Gerk Funeral Home of Haxtun handled arrangements.

Robert Theodore
Violet Mae (Ricker)
February 17, 1937

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