Elbert Riley Anderson, 86, died June 12, 2001, in Bristow.
He was born June 12, 1915, in Mt. Vernon, Ky., the son of John H. and Dora E. (Jordan) Anderson.
He grew up in Kentucky, and attended school there. He worked in the CCC camps in Wyoming and served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He lived some time in Gober, Texas, before moving to Bristow in 1933.
Elbert Riley Anderson and Lillian Faye Macomb were united in marriage June 1, 1944, in Bristow. She preceded him in death on October 9, 1998.
Mr. Anderson worked in maintenance for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1971. He attended classes for upholstery work and owned an upholstery shop in Sapulpa for several years. He was a member of the Bristow Free Holiness Church and was a founding member of Bristow VFW Post 3635.
He loved to garden and spend time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved dogs, having several for family pets. He also enjoyed small engine repair. he always had a smile on his face and always had a joke to tell. All of his family and friends will miss him dearly.
Mr. Anderson is survived by one son, Glenon Anderson and his wife, Ollie, of Stroud; two daughters, Brenda Gail Rudd and her husband, Ulysses of Cushing, and Linda Spangler and her husband Jim, of Depew; five grandchildren, Glenon Anderson Jr., of Glenpool, Jody Anderson of Stroud, Mark Piason of Bristow, Tammy Smith of Gypsy and Brenda Glisson of Welty.
Mr. Anderson is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Brittany, Cody and Stephanie Anderson of Stroud, Deanna Pinson of Depew, Amanda Glisson of Welty, Wesley Patrick Jr., of Gypsy, Ajia and Ashley Smith of Gypsy, and Austin Ford of Bristow; one sister, Mellodie Tucker of Cabot, Ark; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 54 years; three sisters and three brothers.
Graveside services are at 2 p.m. June 15, 2001 (today) at the Oak HIll Cemetery north of Bristow with Rev. Melvin Duke officiating.
Services are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home of Bristow.
Lillian Faye Anderson was born July 26, 1923 in Porter, Oklahoma to Jesse James and Lula Bell (Stafford) Macomb. She departed this life on Friday, October 9, 1998, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
As a child, Lillian attended Porter Schools. On June 1, 1944, in Bristow, Oklahoma, Elbert Anderson and Lillian Macomb were united in marriage. Lillian was a health care worker at Rainbow Nursing Home for over 10 years, then continued to pursue life as a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Most of Lillian's life was spent as a Bristow resident, but the last 4 months were spent in Depew. She was a member of the Bristow Free Holiness Church. Her hobbies included sewing and gardening, but most of all, she loved to devote time to her grandchildren and family. Lillian will be missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband of over 54 years, Elbert, of the Depew home; 1 son; Glenon Anderson and wife Ollie of Stroud; 2 daughters; Brenda Gail Rudd and husband Ulysses of Stroud, and Linda Spangler and husband Jim of Depew; 1 brother; Bill Macomb of Bristow; 1 sister: Lela Goodwin of Bristow; 5 grandchildren: Glenon Anderson, Jr., of Tulsa, Jody Anderson of Stroud, Mark Pinson of Bristow, Tammy Smith of Gypsy, and Brenda Glisson of Welty; 6 great grandchildren: Brittany Anderson of Stroud, Deanna Pinson of Depew, Amanda Glisson of Welty, Wesley Parrick, Jr., Ajia Smith, and Ashley Smith of Gypsy; numerous other relatives and close friends.
Lillian was preceded in death by both parents, 2 brothers-Donald Macomb and Larry Macomb, and 1 sister: Louise Komah.
Graveside services were held Monday, October 12, 1998 - 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery with Reverend Melvin Duke officiating. Services were under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home.
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