Comments on: Bill E. Anders

By: Dr. Joanna Dove

Dr. Joanna Dove — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:31:27 +0000

Hello Gary and Family, Thanks for bringing Bill into our naturopathic clinic several years ago; it was a pleasure to have known him; bantering words and always watching to see if I could understand he was all joke and no smoke. Blessings to you and I’m certain he is happy to be with his wife and keeping everyone there smiling. Sincerely, Joanna Dove

By: Judi Dahl Foutz

Judi Dahl Foutz — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:33:51 +0000

To Doug and the Anders Family,
I met your Dad when we had an arcade on Euclid Ave. in the early 80’s and he supplied the games. We hit some really hard times and he bent over backwards to help us. I will always remember his kindness and caring.
May you find peace in knowing that he is back home with his Heavenly Father and wonderful wife, son and parents and is smiling with the rest of the angels.

By: Angela Ewing-Hyyppa

Angela Ewing-Hyyppa — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:52:25 +0000

My dearest Connie, Tammy, and Family,
My heart goes out to you. Your Dad is not gone as he lives in each of you. The jokes, sayings, and mannerisms will always be seen and heard in each of you. Please know you are in my prayers.

By: Cathie and Gary Schoer

Cathie and Gary Schoer — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:54:04 +0000

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

By: Donna Hodgson

Donna Hodgson — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:10:56 +0000

Bill was my first cousin. I was the youngest of the 15 Anders cousins. My brother Hank was two years older than Bill, and sister Grace was a year older, so they grew up together. Brother Jerry was a younger cousin also.

I grew up hearing stories about Uncle Albert’s family having a ranch up Rattlesnake. Bill would share funny stories about his boyhood on the ranch. There were many Anders reunions where we got to be together and hear many more stories.

Our family dog, Lassie, came from Margaret’s family (Sabados) farm.

When I was in 6th grade at Hawthorne, we would go to the post office and buy savings stamps for the school on Fridays. I always looked forward to crossing the street and having a pasty for lunch at Bill’s Bakery and Lunch. I remember how proud I was that Bill was my cousin.

When Rod and I married, Bill and Margaret made our wedding cake and gave us the groom’s cake as a wedding gift. They were always so kind and giving.

You have been very kind to our family, Bill. Inviting us to the rodeo, taking us golfing, and making us feel like we were important to you.

We will always remember you as a very kind, ambitious, gentle and fun-loving man.

By: Jim & Mary Ann Buck

Jim & Mary Ann Buck — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:51:57 +0000

We were privileged to meet Bill and Margaret Anders when our son married their granddaughter, Nikki. That rugged Montana spirit of hospitality, generosity, and solid love and support of family were evident in their lives and lives on in Nikki, whom we cherish. We send our love and prayers at this difficult time and will be with you in spirit.

By: Pat Wendel Jones

Pat Wendel Jones — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:13:05 +0000

IF THE WORLD WAS MADE OF PEOPLE LIKE BILL, WE WOULD BE AT TRUE PEACE. SPUDNUTS WERE MOM’S FAVORITE! (FLORENCE AND LAWRENCE WENDEL). 90 YEARS DOESN’T SEEM LONG ENOUGH FOR SUCH A GOOD PERSON. RIP

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:29:30 +0000

Mr. Anders will always have a special place in my heart.. I will remember the food the shared and cooked. Telling me what I needed to do to make my recipe better each time I shared and glowing when he said it was good. Talking to him about whatever was on his mind and telling me how things were. I miss talking to him… I will always remember him and how proud of his family he was.. He was always talking about his children and his grandkids and nieces and nephews. What an amazing life he led… My prayers and thoughts are with the family…

By: Peggy Erickson

Peggy Erickson — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:21:49 +0000

To Connie, Kristen and the rest of your family: Having lost my own father this past year, I know how hard it is to say goodbye to someone who has always been there and who was loved so much. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that our Father in Heaven will comfort each of you with your own special memories of your Dad and Grandpa , and the knowledge that you will one day see him again. Love to all of you.

By: Fr. Richard Francesco

Fr. Richard Francesco — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:22:49 +0000

I only knew Bill in his last year of life, but even in the trying times of illness he was unfailingly grateful, gracious and kind — a real testimony to his faith.

By: Diane Macaraeg-Langenfus

Diane Macaraeg-Langenfus — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:32:54 +0000

Connie, Gary, Doug and Tammy,

I will always remember your Dad in the Bakery and doing breakfast at the Cathedral with my Dad. In highschool I remember him doing the lunches for us at the “New School”. It seems most of my memories of him were when he was feeding somebody. The last time I saw him he wanted to fill me with stories of his times spent with my Father, now, they are all together again. He will be greatly missed as he was such a big part of Helena.

By: Jody Sandru

Jody Sandru — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:10:39 +0000

Your dad was always such a classy guy. Sending our deepest sympathy as you say goodbye. It is nice to know he is reunited with your mom and Tom! Hugs and blessings!

By: Stavona Perkins

Stavona Perkins — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:46:15 +0000

My favorite memory of my Uncle Billy is that he would always put his arm around you, draw you close and say something absolutely hilarious!–and then laugh harder than you did! He was one of the hardest working people I ever knew, and did well no matter what he tried. He raised 5 amazing kids, and, yes, the doughnuts! Bless him……

By: Art & Clara Gilreath

Art & Clara Gilreath — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:27:55 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Anders family. Bill was a very special person and we are sure he is in a nicer place with family members who went before him.
God Bless

By: Michele Abney

Michele Abney — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:57:05 +0000

There were many things I loved about Bill, but foremost was that he was a man who was not afraid to wear his emotions on his sleeve including how much he loved Margaret. He was a class act.

By: Keith and Gail Hatch

Keith and Gail Hatch — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:05:00 +0000

We are so sad to hear of Bill’s passing… He was a very special man and he was so supportive of all of his family! Such a warm loving person. Just know he is still with you still in many ways, and best of all he is now with Margaret and Tom and Trudy!!! Our thoughts are prayers are with the family at this time.

By: Rita Lasko

Rita Lasko — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:52:03 +0000

A kind and gntle friend has left us to be joined with Margaret. What a privledge it has been knowing Bill. He touched many people in his life time in ways only a friend would know. I trust the Angels are keeping track of him in his truck and do not take his drivers’ license away! Rest in peace. I will miss you friend…

By: Claudene and Steve Carkeek

Claudene and Steve Carkeek — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:18:23 +0000

I remember Uncle Billy as far back as I can remember. He and Aunt Margaret were an institution in our family, Steve met them even before he met me. The last few times we saw Uncle Billy, he was in his motorized cart at the store, and he always seemed happy to see us, always had a story to tell. He was so good to our kids. What an incredible family he’s leaving behind, and what a legacy! We’ll miss him dearly.

By: Connie Larson Welter

Connie Larson Welter — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:47:18 +0000

I can’t remember many aspects of my life that Bill Anders was not a part. His kindness, generosity, integrity, wisdom, passion, stubbornness, and love of his family were always present. He was loved and will be missed by so many. But what a great and happy life he lived!

By: Julie (Stinchfield) DeMars

Julie (Stinchfield) DeMars — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:47:54 +0000

Bill Anders was one of the finest men EVER. He will be greatly missed here on earth, but welcomed by so many “up there”! Rest in Peace, Bill.