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William David Anderson

1942 - 2020

William David Anderson obituary, 1942-2020, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1942

DIED

2020

William Anderson Obituary

William David (Dave) Anderson

William David (Dave) Anderson of Sun City West, Arizona passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the age of 78. After a brief illness, he died peacefully with his family by his side.

William David (Dave) Anderson was born in Virginia, IL on February 16, 1942, to father William Evans Anderson and mother Crystal Lynn. One of seven siblings, Dave possessed a competitive spirit and remarkable work ethic. This was demonstrated in his youth through his athletic accomplishments in boxing, baseball, track and football. He always held jobs on top of his schoolwork and athletics, and was known as the hardest worker on any job.

After high school, Dave became an apprentice then a skilled carpenter for the Carpenter's Local 270 Union in Springfield, IL. On February 10, 1961, Dave married the love of his life, Deanna Jane Smith, in their hometown of Virginia, IL. Dave and Deanna became proud parents to three boys Todd, Troy and Joel. Then became proud grandparents to five grandchildren. Most recently Dave and Deanna became proud great grandparents to their first great grandchild.

Dave loved God and his family above all else in life, he also loved his work supervising the construction of many buildings that still stand in Springfield, IL. Dave enjoyed gardening, traveling and following all the activities of his sons and grandchildren. He and Deanna made friends everywhere they went, and have always enjoyed the many deep and loving relationships they cultivated over the years.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Floyd and Deidrick (Rick), sisters Betty, Ruth and Mildred, and his eldest son Todd. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deanna, children Joel (Jennifer), Troy (Tamara), grandchildren Shane (Angela), Rylan, Ethan, Baylor, and Braden and great-granddaughter Capri.

No services will be held.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22, 2020.

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Bob and Jan Roller

November 24, 2020

Offering our sympathy. What a great hard working Christian Family man! to Deanna and family.

Freda Morescki, Mesa, AZ

November 23, 2020

Deanne and Family, My condolences to you and family. I grew up on the same street (N. Morgan) as David in Virginia, IL.

Marilynn Doherty Jacobsen

November 23, 2020

My sincere sympathy to Deanna and family. Dave was a great guy!

Dorothy Knight

November 22, 2020

He was a geat friend....manmories! Prayers for all.

GeorgAnn Devino

November 22, 2020

We were neighbors in Virginia for a while and so enjoyed your family. Your dad was a great guy and we were blessed to have known him. Prayers to all your family.

Dave Rubley

November 22, 2020

Dave will always be in my mind and in my heart.. So much love for the Anderson family...

todd patrick

November 22, 2020

Prayers to the family,Dave was a great man...

November 21, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wyatt & Karen Anderson

November 21, 2020

Deanna and family we are sorry to read of your loss. May the love of family and friends and the memorable times you shared with Dave bring all of you comfort until you can be together again.

Tim Schwalb

November 21, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I met Dave and the rest of the Anderson family at a difficult time in my life. The Anderson family was very nice and understanding and I am grateful for having to know them. Deanna, Troy, Joel, and the rest of the family, you are in our prayers.

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