Obituary of John H. Anderson

DELHI John H. Anderson, 79, of Delhi, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. He was born on May 23, 1933 in Andes, the son of Henrik and Sigrid (Jacobsen) Anderson. He married Alberta Kingsbury on March 28, 1953 in Bloomville. A lifelong area resident, John was employed as a heavy equipment operator for 32 years for BF Clark Company, Delhi, retiring in 1995. He previously owned and operated the Andes Motor Company. John loved to fly and had his private pilot's license. He enjoyed camping and spending winters in Florida. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alberta Kingsbury Anderson; his children, James & Tracy Anderson of Delhi, John Anderson Jr. of Delhi, Donald and Shari Anderson of Andes, Nancy Avery of Hamden, Gary Anderson and James Lalonde of Malone; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Norma A. Wansor; and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and 3 siblings, Hertha Anderson Cavan; Carl Anderson; and Arthur Anderson. Friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Delhi, with Rev. Jim Martin & Rev. Bert More officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.macarthurfh.com. Arrangements are by the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi.