Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Bob was born on March 30, 1953, in Missoula, to Robert K. "Tuffy" and Leita Anderson. Bob was raised in Condon in the beautiful Swan Valley where he developed a love for the outdoors that is matched by few others and that stayed with him for his entire life.

He attended grade school at Salmon Prairie School where he skipped a grade. He graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 1970 where he was a standout athlete, but he enjoyed wrestling the most.

After high school Bob went on a road trip and ended up in Las Vegas. There, he met Dennice Marie Blair. They were married on Sept. 6, 1975; a marriage which produced four loving sons, Cody, Clint, Cole and Clay. After visiting his "Horse Ranch," Bob and Dennice moved to Missoula, and shortly thereafter Sidney, where Bob took up trucking as a trade.

The draw of the mountains brought Bob back to the Swan Valley where he met the love of his life, Kris Ellen Kaser. Their mothers forced them to marry on Sept., 1, 1989 and they brought to this world a beautiful girl, Danielle. Kris and Bob loved each other and she was at his side when he passed.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert K. "Tuffy" Anderson.

He is survived by many who will miss him dearly, including his wife, Kris Anderson; his daughter, Danielle Leita Anderson; his sons, Cody Vic, Clint William, Cole Robert and Clay Wyatt Anderson; his daughters-in-law, present and future, Lacy Dittmer, Alex Koch, Kayla Brothers and Laura Anderson; and his first grandchild, Memphis Marie, whom he doted on incessantly; his mother, Leita Anderson; his sisters, Renae Anderson and Melody Nebel, and their husbands Bill Anderson and Curt Nebel. He also leaves behind his dog, Trucker, and many, many nieces and nephews, and more friends than most people can earn in two lifetimes.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the Anderson residence at mile marker 48, Highway 83, Condon.

Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Bob's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Bob's guest book.

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