Wayne O. Anderson

Wayne Omer Anderson left his earthly existence and returned to his heavenly home on September 5, 2024 at the age of 99. Wayne passed away quietly with his family around him. He is survived by all four of his children: Thomas (Geri), Rebecca (Randall), Steven (Janine), and David. Also surviving are his six grandchildren: Shauna (Brandon), Stephen (Sarah), Caitlin, Jordan (Haley),Kailyn (Allen), Tyler (McKenzie), and five great-grandchildren: Makena, Jaiden, Brody Wayne, Ryder, and Ophelia. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Velma along with his two sisters, Gwen Overby (Ray), Ardith Gilberts (Ray), and his brother Lowell Anderson (Audrey).Born in Wheeler, WI on the 13th of March 1925, Wayne was the third of four children in the family of Olaf and Alice Anderson. Wayne graduated High School the spring of 1943 from Colfax High School and on 16 February 1945 joined the Army at the age of 19. Wayne achieved the rank of Staff Sargent while serving in the Pacific Theater of World War 2 and was honorably discharged on19th of December 1946. Wayne met Velma Wanbaugh during the summer of1948, they announced their engagement in August of 1948 and married on the30th of October 1948 and were married for 72 years, 11 months, and 17 days. Wayne and Velma started farming the Ed Stier farm after the wedding and soon moved to a farm outside of Spring Valley, WI in 1952. In 1968, the Anderson family moved to the Twin Cities where Wayne worked at the Burlington Northern Railroad. Then in 1973 the family moved to Arvada, Colorado when he was transferred and continued to work at the railroad until he retired. Wayne and Velma loved to travel, so after both had retired, many trips were taken. The two of them cherished going to and watching their children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s games, sporting events and extracurricular interests. Wayne was a kind, compassionate, loving, gentle man who always looked to bring a calm head to any situation and show others love. He was an example of a man who looked to make others feel loved, no matter who they were. Wayne loved nothing more than his wife, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He loved following the Denver Broncos. Wayne left a legacy of calm, joy, laughter, love and overall enjoyment of life.

Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held on

November 17, 2024, 11:00am – 3:00pm

The Regency at Montaine – Outlook Clubhouse

5335 Water Avens Drive, Castle Rock, CO

Final Resting place for Wayne & Velma

Military Honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery

Staging Area C November 18, 2024, 11:00am – 11:30am

3698 S. Sheridan Blvd

Denver, CO 80235