Harold "Mike" William Anderson

Harold/Mike was born on April 24, 1933 to Roy and Thusie Anderson in Loma Linda, California. After Mike graduated from Redlands High School in 1950, he went on to study history and education at Stanford University in California.

Mike stayed pretty busy at Stanford participating in both the football and the Air Force ROTC programs. After completing an undergraduate degree in history and a masters in education he entered the Air Force, kickstarting a 25 year career in the military. He was a decorated pilot and a patient teacher; well loved by those who flew with him and were educated by him.

In 1982, Mike retired from the Air Force and spent his time working on and improving the family home in Black Forest, CO -- trimming trees, building a house, and taking care of the various animals that resided there.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Roy B. Anderson and Thusie B. Anderson, and two grandsons, Jerry Anderson and Oliver Elston. He is survived by his brothers, Ben Anderson and Roy Anderson, his sister, Patricia Cole, his wife, Janet Anderson, daughters, Elizabeth Slay and Victoria Jardon, and sons, Michael Anderson, Gary Anderson, and Timothy Anderson.

He was a very proud Papa with 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Northwoods Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne, WY on January 6, 2024 at 11:00 in the morning. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Mike’s favorite charities-

World Vision and Compassion International.