Grant B. Anderson

Grant B. Anderson, 83, of Pueblo, CO, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, of Interstitial Lung Disease.

Grant was born July 14, 1937, in Whitehall, to Bennett and Clara Anderson. Grant graduated from Whitehall High School, and continued his education at Stout State, receiving a degree in Industrial Arts, later achieving his Master’s Degree in Pueblo. He married Bettye Riddle in Las Vegas, NV, in 1978. They were married for 36 years. Grant was in the U.S. Army Reserves for eight years, also serving in the Peace Corps. Grant became a Master Mason in 1963, in Galesville. He was a member of Al Kaly Shriners since 1985, and was a world traveler with them. He was an avid collector of Ford tractors, everything tools and he never met a camel he didn’t like. Grant loved to teach, but more importantly, he loved to learn and do new things. He was never too busy to help someone.

Grant is survived by sisters: Nancy Thorson and Dena (Gerald) Schleifer-Landry; nieces and nephews: Debra (Ron) Hanson, Dawn (Dale) Schaub, Beth (Glenn) Streeton, Daniel (Terry) Schleifer, Brian (Melissa) Thorson, Michael (Tammy) Thorson and Troy (Alicia) Thorson; 14 great nieces and nephews; eight great great nieces and nephews; many cousins; and his Pueblo family who have supported him through the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Donna Mae; and brothers-in-law: Harland and Ellsworth.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2561 Vinewood Ln., Pueblo, CO. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Al Kaly Transportation Fund, 635 W. Corona Ave., #120, Pueblo, CO 81004; King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2561 Vinewood Lane, Pueblo, CO 81005; or PAWS, 800 N. Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com.