Howard (Howie) Anderson, 69, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
He was born April 10, 1953, in Helena, Montana to Andrew and Gladys (Brown) Anderson. He was a 1971 graduate from Helena High School. He attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington.
Howie started his working life at a young age of 12 working as a ranch hand for the Vincent Ranch in Canyon Creek. His Dad pleaded with him to come home from college and take a chance of a lifetime job as a crane operator for Asarco. He followed his dad’s wishes and ended up retiring from Asarco in 1994. When he retired, he became a full time rancher and developed his own gravel pit on the Anderson Ranch. He was also an active member of the Canyon Creek Rural Fire Department.
He is survived by his sister Marie Amundson, brother Jerry (Sue) Anderson, children Matt (Kris) Lane, Pat (Lisa) Lane, Tami (Fred) Pippin, grandchildren Garrett Lane, Parker Lane, Kendall Lane, Gus Deschamps, Bryanna Deschamps, James Lane, Johnny Lane, Morgan (Blayne) Underdahl, great granddaughter Elsie Underdahl, nephews Andy Anderson, Kasey (Linsey) Amundson, and niece Kim (Zen) Meismer.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life Gwen Anderson and his parents Gladys and Andrew Anderson.
Howie and Gwen’s memorial will be held at 12:00 noon on June 17, 2023, at the Silver City Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at the Anderson Ranch homestead.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday June 17, 2023
Silver City Cemetery
Silver City, Montana 59602
Celebration of Life
Following the Graveside Service
Saturday June 17, 2023
Anderson Ranch Homestead
Helena, Montana 59602
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Susan (Keim) Doran says
Sincere heartfelt condolences to the Anderson family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Howie was a “1971” Helena High classmate of mine. He was such a wonderful guy, so kind and I loved his sense of humor and enjoyed being around him. He will be greatly missed by our “71” Classmates and so many others. Wishing you all peace and comfort in the days ahead for you. God Bless.
Sincerely, Susan (Keim) Doran 🙏❤️
Jay Reardon says
My dearest friend and brother I’ll miss our good tines together but I’ll cherish the memories we made. Rest in peace brother
Jim Sampson says
Howie was one of the good guys and his big smile and warm greetings will be missed. Good bye my friend.
Steve Tucek says
To my best friend Howie, though we didn’t talk often lately I always thought of you. Our year in Spokane and all we did. We met at the boarding house and were together there, school, work, and play. You will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in peace brother.
Your in my prayers.
Steve
Homer T. Jones says
I met Howie several years ago at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Every year we renewed our friendship there. We exchanged gifts and laughs.
I had recently been trying to get a hold of him to see if he was coming this year; 2023.
My condolences to his family and friends.