Robert Michael Anderson

1954 - 2017

Robert Michael Anderson obituary, 1954-2017, Hanford, CA

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

People's Funeral Chapel

501 North Douty Street

Hanford, California

Robert Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

Robert M. Anderson

Robert Michael Anderson was born on March 27, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia to Robert and Beverly Anderson. He passed on the morning of May 13th in Hanford, CA at the age 63. Robert was a loving father, brother and husband.

Robert was employed for 15 years at Candlewick in Lemoore, CA, 10 years at Ivex packaging in Visalia, CA where he met his wife Estrellita and 10 years at California Industrial Rubber Co. in Tulare, CA. Robert's last job was at Goodwill in Hanford-Lemoore, CA, at the age of 62 he decided to retire.

Robert leaves behind his wife of 28 years Estrellita, a daughter Natalie and two sons Aaron and Bobby.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Michelle Van Buren for carrying for Robert in his final days and to the extended family that Robert left behind.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19th from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. at People's Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA followed by a Rosary Service at 3:00 p.m. and immediately following a Funeral Mass all at St. Brigid Catholic Church; 1000 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA. Private burial will take place at a later date at Hanford Cemetery.

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May 20, 2017

Matthew Chambers

Hey pop,

It's been really hard without you, I'm trying my best to keep the house together. I am sad to see you go but I'm glad to know that you are no longer in pain.

May 19, 2017

Sara Sanders

I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'll miss you Mr. Anderson, I count myself lucky to have been able to work with you.

May 19, 2017

Natalie Anderson

I love you dad. Miss you so much

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