Wayne Lee Anderson

Wayne Lee Anderson, 76, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Monday, November 12^th 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Wayne was born on February 3^rd 1942 in Northwood, ND the son of Harry and Melvina Anderson.  Wayne grew up on a farm in Northwood and graduated from Northwood High School in 1960.  Wayne was united in marriage to Janice Hannestad on November 12^th, 1966.  They lived on the farm Wayne grew up on west of Northwood until 1998 and later moved to Grand Forks, ND in 1999.

Wayne’s passion in life was spending time with Janice and their eight grandkids and attending their various activities.  He was a faithful shuttle driver, lunch date, and biggest fan for his grandchildren.  He enjoyed the various farming activities, checking crops, and visiting with friends and relatives.  Family reunions and get-togethers were his treasured memories of his life.  Later in life he and Janice enjoyed spending time at the lake and taking pontoon rides.  Some of his other interests included an admiration of old cars and following the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.  Wayne was always known for his amazing memory of details from grandkids and families past events.  If we could not remember something, we would just ask Grandpa…he would remember what happened.  Everyone that knew Wayne would always say “your dad is such a nice and gentle man.”  He was always easy to visit with, patient, and pleasant to be around.           

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice; son Troy (Judy) Anderson of Goodyear, AZ; daughters Tracy (Scott) Gunderson of Detroit Lakes, MN; Tanya (Paul) Salquist of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Haley, Cole and Chelsea Anderson, Haidyn and Jalynn Gunderson; Gage, Payton and Mason Salquist; sisters, Eldoris Hanson, Jean Morast, Marilyn Sieg and brother Dale (Sandy) Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Leroy Anderson.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Altru Health Foundation for Diabetes Center in Memorial of Wayne Anderson at 2501 Demers Ave. Grand Forks. 

Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday Nov. 15^th with visitation from 5:00-7:00 pm at Amundson Funeral Home.

Services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church at 11:00 am Friday Nov. 16^th with burial to follow at approximately 1:45 pm at the Northwood Cemetery.