Robert Larry Anderson

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother & Friend.

It is with great sadness that Robert's family announces his sudden passing on January 20, 2016 in Matanzas Cuba, at the age of 61.

Robert (AKA Rob, AKA Bob, AKA Spiderman) was born April 11, 1954 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He received his education in Estevan SK, Carnduff SK and Consort AB, where he graduated from high school. Robert went on to further his education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) where he graduated with his Instrumentation Technology Diploma in 1974. Soon after, Crossfield Alberta became his lifelong home, where he started and raised his family while working at the local Gas Plant, until he retired in 2011. Robert had many joys in his life, which was evident in his contagious smile. These joys included golf, travelling, classic rock music and most notably his family. The retired life allowed Robert to partake in many annual trips as well as some new and exciting adventures. Whether it be his recent trip across Canada, his many trips to Phoenix, his annual fishing trip to the coast or the entire summers spent at the family cabin on Mara Lake with family and friends, on the beach or enjoying a drink around the fire, Robert had a zest for life. But the biggest joy in Robert’s life was the time he got to spend with his children, grandchildren, family and the many many lifelong friends he made along the way.

Robert is survived by his three children, Paul, Rachel & Logan (including their mother Marlaine Holmes); his two grandchildren, Landen Anderson-Gervais & Lilly Chamko; his sisters, Barbara Anderson, Vicki Blasko & brother-in-law and close friend Brian Blasko; his companion Shirley Evaskevich and her children, Jennifer, Grant (Kelly), Jaime (Darren) and grandchildren David, Madison, Anna, Grayson and Hunter; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and all of his friends. He was predeceased by his parents Jean Mary Anderson and Robert Floyd Anderson.

A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at the Crossfield Community Center on Friday February 12th @ 1:00pm, with snacks and refreshments to follow.