George Anderson, 70 of Trout Creek, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018.  He was born December 27, 1947 to Harry and Selma (Keiranen) Anderson of Rockland.  Foster parents Frances (Bud) and Leona (Granny) Bonin of Trout Creek.

George graduated in 1967 from Trout Creek High School.  He entered the US Army December 5, 1967 until his Honorable Discharge in November 16, 1969. George worked at the White Pine Mine until its closure.  He worked for Hautamaki Mechanical for several years.  His most recent employment was as a Truck Driver then retiring From Ottawa Forest Products in March 2018.

George enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, baseball and gardening.  He liked watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

He is survived by his wife Lee Ann (Hiitola), his children Casey, George "Bucko," Luke (Rachel) and Gabrielle. His grandchildren Skylar, Dallas, Kori, Ashlei and Logan.  Brothers Harry and Roy, sister-in-laws Karen Abramson and Cindy Anderson, brother-in-laws Wayne (Denise), Billy (Soccorro) Hiitola, Ernie Hiitola, John Pinkerton and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, foster parents, granddaughter Ellyana Anderson, brothers, Richard Anderson, Grant & Doris Mae Smith, Donald and Gladys Budd, Ralph and Shirley Rae, Robert and Gladys Bonin, sister-in-law Susan Pinkerton and brother-in-law William (Bill) Abramson.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the Cane Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing, MI with Pastor Kay Richter officiating.  Burial and military rights will be held in the spring at Agate Cemetery.

The Cane Funeral Home of Bruce Crossing is assisting the family with arrangements.