Robert William Anderson, known to all as “Bob” of Craik, Saskatchewan, aged 86 passed away on May 14, 2020 at the Davidson Health Centre.  

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Jennie (Doell); daughter Jo-Anne (Kirby) Sanden of Regina SK; sons Murray
(Jacquie) Anderson of Smithers BC and Graham (Tami) Anderson of Craik SK; grandchildren Heidi (Cameron) Livingston of Nipawin SK, Kelcy Sanden and partner Jill Sokalofsky of Regina SK, Spencer and Georgia Anderson of Smithers BC and great-grandchildren Tegan, Lane and Tanner Livingston.  

Bob is also survived by his sister Marjorie Burns of Regina SK and brother Jim (Lorraine) Anderson of Mississauga ON, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.  

Bob is predeceased by his parents Melville and Florence (Lick) Anderson, brother-in-law Gerald Burns, brother and sister-in-law Harry and Elsie Elias, and brother-in-law Lorne Doell.

Bob grew up in the Foxbury School District and then attended the School of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan.  Bob was truly committed to farming.  He was raised on the family
farm and continued his chosen life work right into retirement and beyond.  His love of the land was apparent to all who knew him, as was his admiration for John Deere equipment.  Even his license plate read J-DEERE.  At the tender age of 70, Bob acquired his 1A licence to haul his own grain.

Bob was also active in the community, serving as a member of the Craik Lions Club and Wheat Pool Committee, as a director of the Craik Co-op Board and Craik Hospital Board, and as councillor of the RM of Craik.  He also participated in the United Church Choir.

During the winter months Bob and Jennie resided in Mesa, Arizona with all of the snow birds soaking up the sun.  Bob enjoyed the camaraderie of his baseball and golf buddies and the “happy hours”. After his retirement from farming, he bought a boat and enjoyed the sport of fishing.  

Bob will be remembered for his outgoing personality, one who could visit and call everyone “his friend”. He could find common ground with people that he had never met and held a special bond with
the younger generations.  

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date.  Donations in
memory of Bob may be made to the Craik Golf Course or Craik Cemetery.  

Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.