Gary Anderson
October 27, 1945 ~ August 12, 2016
Gary Rueben Anderson, 70, Moorhead, MN passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was born on October 27, 1945 in New Rockford, ND to Rueben and Mabel (Salmonson) Anderson. He attended school in Warwick, ND and graduated in 1963.
Following graduation, Gary worked for the Burlington Railroad until 1966 when he was drafted into the Army where he served in Vietnam until being honorably discharged in 1967. He then returned to Fargo where he attended Moler Barber College until 1968. Gary worked at UND Barber Shop until 1972. He attended UND where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1976.
Gary worked for the City of Council Bluffs, IA until 1977 when he began his employment at the City of Fargo where he worked as a police officer and detective until 2002. For 25 years, he also served as Security Police in the Army and Air Force National Guards. Gary enjoyed the year he spent working at Glenalough State Park in Ottertail County. He then ran his own Barber Shop in New York Mills, MN from 2003 until 2008.
Gary was united in marriage to Kathy Osmundson on August 17, 1968 in Moorhead, MN. The couple made their home in Moorhead where they raised their two daughters. In 2010 they bought a winter home in Green Valley, Arizona that he loved going to and having family and friends visit.
Gary loved watching his grandsons play in all their sporting events and he enjoyed shooting hoops with them.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathy; daughters, Gena (Michael) Syvertson and Rachel (Randy) Knudson; grandsons, Brookston, Colton and Ashton Knudson; siblings, Leroy (Janice) Anderson, Mandan, ND; Marge (Jerry) Jarrell, Green Valley, AZ; Larry Anderson, Green Valley, AZ; Peggy (DeLane) Hoyt, Tolna, ND; Rick (Cindy) Anderson, Orting, WA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marlys (Ken) Anderson-Throlson, New Rockford, ND.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Gary; parents; brother, Robert; sister, Beverly Schlieve; and nephew, Troy Anderson.
There will be a visitation from 5-7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, with a visitation one hour prior.
Gonna miss you
To my mentor …my friend….brother in arms. Rest in peace my friend. Fargo PD strong!!
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoights and prays are with you all.
Sending prayers and peace to the family. Love Tracy
Gena so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sorry to hear about my uncle Gary have lots of memories. Thinking of you all!
RIP Sgt. It was good working with you
Very shocked and saddened to learn of Gary’s passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
I am so sorry for your loss – Gary was a good man.
Our deepest condolences to the family
Gena,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Todd Clark
Condolences from our family to yours. Kent says he always admired Gary for his service in Vietnam Nam. Love and Hugs,
Kent, Heidi, Ellarie and Brendon Sapp
My prayers go out to Aunt Kathy and my Cousins Gena/Rachel and their families. Uncle Gary will be missed!
Love you!
Steve
My heart is heavy for My Aunt Kathy, Cousins Gena & Rachel, Michael, Randy, and the grand boys ABC… Gary will be missed .. Love & Hugs from Nasir, Angela, Jasmine, Braxton & Jordan
Kathy, Rachel, Gena
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry for your loss and wish I could be there for you.
Very saddened by Gary’s passing, he was always fun to be around and work with. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Gary.
Thoughts and prayers going out to the entire Anderson family. Remembering the Anderson’s growing up, and living next door to Gmas house in Warwick, ND.
KATHY & FAMILY,
Our condolences to you on your loss. We were very saddened to hear of the loss of my classmate and friend Gary. Our prayers go out to the Anderson Family.
Harold & Bonnie Holtz
Hi all I am sorry for your loss and you will miss him a lot in behave of my family the Anderson,
Mary Ann Anderson Caywood