Dale J. Anders
Dale J. Anders passed away on August 30, 2020 at Delmar Gardens West in Town and Country, MO. Dale was born on May 21, 1933 in St. Louis, MO. He married Betty (Hager) Anders on February 16, 1952. Together they have 7 children, 21 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
Dale graduated from Hadley Tech and worked for Ferguson Machine Company as a machinist for 39 years. He was also a wedding photographer and DJ for D & F Photography. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Cahokia, IL before moving to Jefferson City, MO. Dale loved to go camping, play card games, sing and make music, paint, and color. When Dale moved to Delmar Gardens, along with his wife, they taught adult coloring classes and led a Bible study and won volunteer of the year for all they do. He always had a smile on his face and something to make you laugh. He and his wife Betty were married for 67 years together.
Dale is survived by his son Larry (Linda) Anders of Springfield, IL, daughter Diane (Fritz) Pierce, Panama City, Florida, son David (Melody) Anders of Haines, Florida, daughter Nancy Montgomery of Jefferson City, MO, daughter Ann (Dennis) Pustinger of Orlando, Florida, daughter Penny (Gene) Riley of St. Louis, MO, daughter Sharon (Mike) Manning of Mt. Zion, IL, and many grandchildren.
Dale is proceeded in death by his parents, wife Elizabeth “Betty” Anders, brothers John Anders, James Anders.
Dad,
Sunday I had to keep my promise and honor what you asked me to do. I know you are home with the lord now and can hold a cup of coffee without spilling a drop. Give Mom a kiss for me, Rest in Peace
I love you dad. You get to sing happy birthday to do many more now. Enjoy the mount that you looked forward to. Missing you. Tell mom I love her and miss her.
Dad, I will miss our daily conversations and all the teasing between you and Fritz over me. I am still expecting those calls each day and know it will take a while to realize those moments won’t happen again. I am grateful for the song you sang to Fritz and I last week. I know you were ready to see mom and to meet Jesus finally. I am happy for you that you are now with them both. Tell mom we miss her still and give her a big hug!! May your joy now and forever know no boundries. I love you and will miss you. Rest in Peace now.
I love you Dad and I will miss you until I see you again my heart is broken and will never heal completely tell mom i love her.
Dad I love you like you were my dad. It was not in law to me. I am saddened by you leaving but I know you are at peace. Give mom a hug for me. If you see my parents tell them I love them. You made a huge whole in my heart I will forever miss you. Don’t cheat at pinnacle. He he.
Love you Precious 4 ever.
Love Melody
Dad We eas coming to see you on Sunday but you was on your next adventure in life to be with your one true love again mom., Give her hugs and kisses for us. We will miss you so much but you are in a happier life in heaven. Fly high with the angels ! Love you till we meet again. Love Linda and Larry
Precious, my grandpa.
I will sure miss you. Christmas will never be the same with out you here. My favorite memories are of Christmas in Cahokia. We would gather for food, laughter, stories, music and games. You and grandma always had a gift for us all. One year you surprised me and Ashley and AmanDa with a beautiful dollhouse you had worked so hard on. I remember us all gathering to play our instruments and how amazingly you played the trumpet. You gave me memories of camping and sitting beside the campfires and playing UNO. You would often cheat and then pout when it didn’t go as you planned. You taught me to paint a beautiful portrait of mountains with a lake, you taught me to sneak in the kitchen at night to eat grandmas cherry pie. You would sing to my children and laugh and play with them. You will be so much missed. I am just amazed at all the things you taught yourself if those last years. The guitar, the harmonica, the wooden flute. You sang so many songs and told us stories of Jesus. But grandpa, Precious, most of all you taught me to love. I love you. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later.
Love you Precious!
Love Amy (your favorite! ????)
Dale was my best friend’s best friend. I loved them both. I will see you and Betty and Jesus when I get there Dale.
Uncle Dale miss you. We know you are happy to be with Aunt Betty. We remember all the fun we had over the years. Love you both always.
Our family met Dale at Delmar Gardens West and became friends immediately. My Mother had pictures of Dale’s work hung in her room and she was lucky enough to have Dale sing her Happy Birthday a few times. Always a smile, and a friendly gesture. So very sorry for the loss. Dale will be missed by SO MANY.
Roslyn Katz’s daughters, Anita, Ilene and Judy.
Just saw this. Dale and Betty were our neighbors on S Country Club in Jefferson City for 8 years. There are many things they blessed our family with. One of the most memorable and significant things was the painting lessons he gave our 3 daughters. They all have an amazing level of ability and continue to paint regularly.