Roger Joseph Anderson, 70

Roger Joseph Anderson, 70, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006, in Missoula.

Roger was born May 16, 1935, in Janesville, Wis., to Elmer and Cora (Keyes) Anderson. Roger graduated from high school and attended some college.

He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He married Linda Beth Biby in Great Falls in 1977. They had 29 wonderful years together. Roger worked for the Civil Service for 32 years before retiring. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and volunteered large amounts of time to the Flathead soccer team.

He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, pets and spending time with his family.

Roger is survived by his wife, Linda, of Marion; children, Randy Anderson and wife, Sara, Rhonda Anderson and husband, Ed Boggs, and Brian Anderson and Lisa Cloutier; and three grandchildren, Jestine, Karissa and Raymond.

Roger's family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Patrick House, 501 W. Alder, Missoula, MT 59802.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.