Samuel E. Anderson

Samuel E. Anderson, age 68, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton Iowa. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Samuel’s memory.

Samuel was born on September 11, 1949, the son of William and Hazel (Green) Anderson in Savanna. He worked in the Roundhouse for the Milwaukee Railroad in Savanna for over 20 years before retiring. After retirement, Samuel operated a lawn mower and small engine repair shop. During the summer months he enjoyed mowing and during the winter he enjoyed plowing snow with his riding lawn mower. Samuel also enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He also enjoyed staying home and watching the Chicago Cubs with his dog, Frankie and his Quaker Parrot, Baby. Most of all, Samuel cherished spending time with his family

Samuel is survived by three daughters, Deanna (Lee) Stuart of Fulton, Illinois, Ardella (Sharon) Anderson of Clinton, Hazel (Chad) Corbett of Savanna; seven grandchildren, Mandi (RJ Byram) Xavier, Samuel (April) Stuart, Ndrea (Freddy Arellano) Westphal, Drew (Jackie) Westphal, Debra Stuart, Robert Stuart and Destiny Stuart; nine great grandchildren, Madison Dyson, Jayden Rogers, Tyson Weller, Aidan Elder, Karina Stuart, Wyatt Stuart, Leo Stuart, Aubree Byram and Owen Byram; one brother, Leroy (Jackie) Anderson; his life companion and friend, Betty Stewart; and several nieces and nephews.

Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Anderson; two brothers, Tabertas Anderson, and Richard Anderson; two infant sisters, Ellen and Leona Anderson; one granddaughter, Samantha Stuart; and one great grandson, Ethan Westphal.