Merle V. Anderson

Age 86, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away July 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Merlee (Vaughan) Anderson. Merle was born January 7, 1929, in Sullivan, IN, the only child of Charles and Maxine (Rusk) Anderson. He served as a U.S. Marine; retired from the U.S. Army reserves attaining the rank of major; and after 33 years with the City of Lansing Fire Department, he retired as Deputy Fire Chief.

He is survived by 4 children: Gayle (Gerald) Hulbert, Donald (Mary) Anderson, James (Melody) Anderson and Edward (Julie) Anderson, and loved being a grandfather to his 7 grandchildren Sharla, Andrew, Brian, Jennifer, Allen, Scott and Karen and 7 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at Faith United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Faith United Methodist Church or to Sparrow Hospice Services in his honor.

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Brian and Kerstin
July 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm

We love you grandpa. We will miss you here, but know you are with grandma and you are at peace.

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Angela & Chris Croteau
July 15, 2015 at 8:29 pm

Uncle Andy rest in peace. Know that you and Aunt Merlee are watching over us all!

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Duane Carr & Family
July 15, 2015 at 9:47 pm

We are very saddend to hear of Mr. Andersons passing. He is now at peace and with his Wife again. Our thoughts are with his Family.

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Bobbi & Mike Hampton
July 16, 2015 at 1:41 am

RIP Uncle Andy, no longer in pain and back together with your wife !!
Love and miss you both, so glad I got to see u in June.

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Sharla
July 16, 2015 at 7:29 am

You are my hero. You lived your life on your own terms right up to the very end. With integrity, class and honor. Thank you for being a constant inspiration and support my whole life. There were many times and ways that you were more like a father to me than a grandfather. I was so blessed to have you. Thank you for taking the time to have a special relationship with my Duncan. He will miss you greatly. He was so fortunate to having got to know you unlike many great grandchildren would have the opportunity. I am sad now but also relieved that you are no longer in pain but also whole again with Grandma forever. I know the past two years have been so hard. Now you get to see the whole world all over again from another view. I hope you get you always knew how much you meant to me. I love you

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Tracie and Jean Helton
July 16, 2015 at 7:34 am

Don and Mary,
So sorry for your loss. His pain is now gone and he is happy and carefree.

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John Doebler
July 16, 2015 at 10:10 am

He is the great grandfather to my son Duncan. I am honored to have known him and he will be missed. We will see you again and God bless

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Kathleen Vaughan
July 16, 2015 at 6:20 pm

So many beautiful memories you and Merlee gave me to reflect on. I will always cherish those times we spent together. You held a “special” place in my heart and you will never be forgotten. You always made me feel like “family”; thank you for that. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. God Bless each of you; you have my love and deepest sympathy.

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Valorie Underwood
July 16, 2015 at 8:09 pm

It has and is an honor to have known Merle, and Merlee and their kiddos. Thank you for letting my sister and I into your family. Love, hugs and prayers for you all.

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Dottie Ritter
July 17, 2015 at 11:49 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. You have my deepest sympathy.

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