November 15, 1958 – Thursday, May 4, 2012

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Gary Wayne Anderson, 53, of Buffalo. ATTENTION: Iron Workers Local #512 For Brother Gary Anderson. Survived by his loving wife: Debra; Daughters: Rian Anderson and Angie Peterson; Father and Mother: Lawrence and Joan Anderson; Sister: Karen Meyer (James); Grandchildren: Sophia and Collin McVary; Step Sisters: Diane, Dana, and Suzanne; Step Brothers: Mike, Scott, and Jim; along with nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by Mother: Geraldine Anderson and a Brother: Terry Anderson. Longtime member of Ironworkers Local #512. Gary, known as “The Legend” to fellow members worked on many key Twin Cities projects including: the Excel Energy Center, the Mall of America, and the Target Center. His other passions included: dirt biking, snowmobiling, baseball, and fishing; especially with his Dad. Called Papa by his family, Gary always made sure they were always well taken care of and loved them to the fullest extent possible. We love you Papa and miss you very much, you will live on in our hearts forever! Remembrance gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 16th from 5-7 P.M. at the Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka. Celebration of life for close friends and family at our home at a later date.

Though his presence is gone forever
And his hands we cannot touch,
Still we have so many memories
of the one we loved so much.

His memory is our keepsake
With which we will never part.
God has him in His keeping;
We have him in our hearts.