Robert Michael Anderson, age 63, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home in Miles City.
Mike was born in Miles City on September 8, 1951. He was the third of seven children born to Robert and LouEtta Anderson. Mike grew up on the family ranch at Knowlton, and attended grade school in Knowlton. He graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1969. After graduation he attended Miles Community College and in May of 1971 he joined the United States Navy. He served our country on the USS Brewton for 4 years, returning to Miles City in June of 1975. After attending Heavy Equipment Operator School in Florida, he graduated from MCC again. Then he attended Montana State University. Home was still the Knowlton hills and he returned there to spend the rest of his life. Until 2012, Mike worked in Eastern Montana As a farm and ranch hand Mike worked at the Boulware, Cavill & Erickson Ranches along with others. In 2012 a back injury forced him to move to Miles City where he resided until his death.
Mike loved working with animals and being around them especially his dogs. He was an avid rock and stick collector and would often be found in the hills at Knowlton collecting them. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews whom he considered his own children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and LouEtta, and one sister, Alise. He is survived by one Sister, Nancy (Paul) Dyba and four brothers, Pat, (Sandy) Anderson, Steve (Jackie) Anderson, Bill Anderson, and Kevin (Cheri) Anderson, all of Miles City, as well as the “other Brother”, Dean Sloan of Billings. Numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Knowlton Cemetery at Knowlton Montana. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 24, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 25, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 24, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 25, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Barbara Ashley says
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my many visits with Mike. When I worked at the VA he was a great patient. He always had a joke or two to tell. I always admired how absolutely positive he was all the time.
Keith and Barb Hoover says
Mike was a truly one of a kind. He will be missed! Our prayers are with all the Anderson families!
Shirley Rolf says
Sorry for your loss of Mike.
Mary Beth Kibler says
We learned of your loss half way around the world in Australia. We’re here on vacation so we won’t be able to attend Mikes services, but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May memories of Mike bring you peace. Mary Beth & Myron
Ardell (Sloan) Breed says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that all the Andersons are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are so sad to hear of Mike’s death.
Ardell and Greg Breed
Laura Anderson says
I’m so sorry to hear that Mike passed. Sending my sympathies and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Jimi Lou Woodard says
We are so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Our thoughts and prayers to all the Andersons
Kevin & Lori Donnelly says
I am glad to have known Mike and rest of the Andersons. Enjoy my time with them. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Kevin & Lori Donnelly
Larry and Sally Phalen says
Sorry to hear of Mike’s death, we pray the Comforting power of God will bring comfort and peace during this time. God bless you all.
Dotti Green says
OMG! Heard about Mike’s passing while on a trip. My sympathy to all of you Anderson “kids”. Please remember the good times with Mike, after all it is the memories we have that give us comfort.
Dotti
PERRY and JUDY SWEENEY WOLFE says
I just heard of Mike’s passing and my heart is aching for you all. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Judy
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Mike’s family,
We are sending heartfelt condolences to you in the passing of your loved one. We are thinking of and praying for you at this difficult time. May warm memories help soften your sorrow, and may faith help you face each tomorrow.
TAMMY WARD says
Mike was one of a kind, one of my first friends when I moved to Eastern Montana. My deepest sympathy for your loss!
Bob Phalen says
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, I had no idea he was ailing, may all of you be comforted in this time of sorrow! God Bless you all!
Mike Archdale says
Sorry to hear of the passing Mike. Remember the good times. God be with you.
Joanne Kamplain says
I remember Mike, and the twinkle in his eye, the mischief he and my dad had a pension for. I am greatly saddened by his passing, he was too young…thinking of your family and wishing you solace and hoping you may find comfort among each other…