Tribute

William Henry Anderson
October 20 1913 – April 18 2011.

Henry Anderson was born at Port Reeve, Sask in 1913 in a sod shanty. His parents homesteaded there in 1910 as they raised three sons. The family moved to B.C. due to the depression in the 1930s, settling in the Oliver area in 1936.
Henry was predeceased by his wife Margaret his daughter Elaine and two brothers Norman and Oliver. He is warmly remembered by his daughters Ann and Audrey; grandchildren Nikki (Jim), Carl (April), Jan (Kendra), Kristina; and great grandchildren Duncan and Gretchen.
Henry married Margaret Fleming in 1942. In 1951, they started farming at Meyers Flat. The family moved the farming business to Inkameep in1968 to grow the famous Netted Gems. Henry farmed there until age 75 when he retired as the potato king!
During his retirement years Henry and Margaret enjoyed traveling to many places such as New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and Alaska.
A special thanks to McKinney Place staff for Henry”s excellent care.
Funeral services will be held at the Oliver United Church, Saturday April 23, 2011 at 12 pm. Reception to follow downstairs in the lower hall.
Private graveside interment to take place at 11am at Oliver Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.