Lloyd Walter Anderson was born on November 14, 1926, at home in Cope, Colorado to Emanuel and Verna Olson Anderson. Lloyd spent his early childhood in and around Joes, Yuma County, Colorado and Cope, Washington County, Colorado. His family moved to Otis, Washington County, Colorado, when he was a junior in high school. He graduated from Otis High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Lloyd served in the Pacific theatre during World War II and spent time on Kwajalein Island. He was honorably discharged in July 1946 as a Ship�s cook third class.

Lloyd married Rozetta Ann Muchow on August 21, 1949. To this union, six children were born, Stephen, an infant son who died at birth, Mike, Patty, Sandy, Pam, and Don. They were life-long members of the Otis community and raised their family there.

Lloyd was baptized as an adult and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Otis, Colorado. He served many years on the church council and held all offices at one time or another.

Lloyd served as the US Postmaster in Otis from 1957 to 1973. Afterward in 1973, Lloyd became a rural mail carrier in the vicinity of Otis, a role he performed from 1973 until his retirement in 1990.

Lloyd was very active in his community and through his many years of service he fulfilled his love of travel and seeing the USA. Lloyd served on the board of directors of Y-W Electric Association for 25 years; he was a Charter member of the Otis Lions Club and remained an active member until the Club disbanded. He also served on the Otis School Board for 3 four-year terms and served the remaining two years of the term of a succeeding member. In addition, Lloyd served for many years on the Otis Cemetery Board; the Otis Town Council; and the board of the Homestead Apartments. Lloyd was the inaugural president of Northeast Colorado BOCES* -- thanks, in part, to his brother-in-law, Arthur M. Guida, who nominated him at the initial planning meeting which Lloyd was unable to attend.

In 2013, Lloyd and Rozetta moved to Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, his infant son, Stephen, his granddaughter, Heidi Jo Clough, and his wife Rozetta. Left to mourn Lloyd�s passing are his adult children: Michael Anderson, Debra; Patricia Anderson Clough, Craig; Sandra Anderson Ohlson, Kevin; Pamela Anderson Odom, Ed; and Donald Anderson, Julie; his grandchildren: Kay Ellen Anderson Metzler, Aaron; Holly Clough Largent, Kyle; Matthew Ohlson; Andrew Ohlson, Bobbi Lee; Kali Anderson Hines, Logan; Kirstin Anderson-Raguindin, Ryan; and his great-grandchildren: Makenna Metzler; Mason Metzler; Emma Largent; RJ Largent, and Archie Hines.

Lloyd�s family would like to thank those that helped bring joy and comfort to his life after the death of his beloved wife, Rozetta: the congregation at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling; the staff and residents at Harmony House; his home health nurse, Jennifer; the staff and employees of the Sterling Hospital; and especially his good friends, Jim and Wanda. Your kindness, warmth and caring will never be forgotten.

A funeral service will be held Monday, September 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Otis, CO. Interment will follow at the Otis Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Otis Cemetery, or to Hospice of the Plains.

Presently, Northeast Colorado BOCES has 12 members: Akron, Fleming, Haxtun, Holyoke, Julesburg, Lone Star, Merino, Otis, Peetz, Revere, Wray, and Yuma. Today these districts participate in special education, professional development, teacher preparation, federal grants, gifted & talented, media, data, technology, career and technical education, school to work, and cooperative purchasing programs.

The present location of BOCES headquarters is 301 W Powell St, Haxtun, Colorado 80731