David Carl Anderson was born on August 5, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, to parents Carl E. Anderson and Olga Highhill Anderson and went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2022, at the age of 82.

After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1957, he worked for U. S. Steel on Chicago's south side. He married Helen Slining in October of 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Tech University and was employed as Division Accountant at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation in Green Bay and Oshkosh. While in Green Bay he served as Director of the Visiting Nurses Association.

He returned to Ironwood in 1969 and worked for Iron Wood Products Corporation as Treasurer. In 1975 he and his wife Helen founded the Leather and Gift Shop in Ironwood and opened a second store in Bessemer. He served as Director of the Bessemer Credit Union Board.   Dave enjoyed sea kayaking and paddled the 700-mile American shoreline of Lake Superior. He participated in a running group and began running marathons at age 50, completing 10 marathons.

In 1995, he and his son Eric opened ABR Ski Trails, starting with 13 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, now expanded to over 95 kilometers of trails.

In 2004, he retired to Sun City in Georgetown. He couldn't stay idle, so he started a lawn service business, assisted by three other "retirees".  At the age of 66 he purchased his first Harley, enjoying rides throughout the Texas Hill Country with friends.   Dave played full-court basketball until he was 65 years old, and was an avid fan, cheering for Georgetown High School and Southwestern University teams. He married his wife Ruth in 2011, and they were blessed with many special friends and their combined families.

Dave was pre-deceased by his parents and his son Jeff; survivors include his wife Ruth, Dave's sons Scott (Marlene) and Eric (Angela Santini), grandchildren Ashley (Tyler) Cox and Casey (Emily), great grandchildren Carson, Kylie, and Charlotte; Ruth's sons Jim (Caroline) and Ron (Misty) Newheiser, their sons David, Mark, Daniel, Eric and Zachary, four step great grandchildren, and Helen Slining, mother of Dave's children.

The things that family and friends will miss most about Dave are his patience, kindness, strength, sense of fun, infectious smile and gentle nature. He was devoted to friends and family and always a willing servant. He cherished, treasured and loved his family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Sun City Retreat, 1220 Cattleman Drive, Georgetown, Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Erwin Town Hall, N8908 VanBuskirk Rd, Ironwood, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to a memorial for Dave's favorite non-profit:

Anderson Bluff & River Trail Foundation

c/o Dave Anderson Memorial

E5299 West Pioneer Road

Ironwood, MI 49938

Website: https://andersonbluffsrivertrailsfoundation.org/

Email:   AndersonFoundation13@gmail.com