Milton (the man everyone knew as Mick) Keefe Anderson passed away suddenly on October 24, 2012 at his home in Helena, Montana due to natural causes.
Mick was born September 24, 1943 to his parents Milton O’Keefe and Edna Mae Anderson. Mick grew up in the Anderson home on Hayes Avenue in Helena’s upper Westside. Mick and his family spent many summers at their cabin “Valhalla” in Lincoln, Montana fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes, or swinging on the rope swing attached to the giant pine tree, where his parents currently rest in peace. Mick attended high school at Helena Senior High and was well-known for his athletic talents in football, basketball, swimming, and golf. After graduation, Mick married Pamela Budke Anderson in 1962 and together, had three children. Mick worked at the family store, Anderson Clothing in the old downtown Helena until its closing in 1975. Over the years, Mick served the Helena community as the manager of the Days Inn Motel and as a Realtor for Bill Walker Realty and Elk Horn Mountain Realty up until his passing.
Mick’s true passion throughout his life was his pursuit of Montana outdoor experiences. Side by side with his dad, Mick’s love of fishing and hunting began at the family cabin. He found true happiness in the simple pleasure of wetting a line on a small stream, a hunting trip with family and friends and later, playing golf with the Tuesday crew. Mick’s passion for the outdoors transcended all facets of his life from his animated political views to his regard for preservation and protection of “all things” Montana. Through his boisterous and emphatic ways, Mick passed this passion to everyone he touched, in particular his children. Mick will be remembered for his hilarious solo fishing pictures, belly laughs around a campfire, and endless Mickisms on the golf course. Mick will be missed by family and by many, many friends and acquaintances because this much is true. No matter the occasion, whether it was working or playing, or just spending time, whenever he gathered together with folks, he could always be counted on to bring laughter and smiles to the faces of all – not a bad legacy to leave behind!
Mick is survived by his long time and loving companion, Marlene Barbour; his children Mark Anderson (Maria) of Missoula, Montana, Lisa Steele (Jim) of Farr West, Utah, and Paxton Anderson (Christie) of Bluffdale, Utah; nine beautiful grandchildren, Dominique, Josh, McHale, Katie, Joe, Debbie, Ella, Evyn and Embrie; his siblings Karen Crawford (Harry) of Helena, Robert Anderson (Donna) of Helena, and Kathy White (Jim) of Rapid City, South Dakota; Marlene’s children and grandchildren of Helena . As well as many loved nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mick was preceded in passing by his parents and his eldest sibling, Connie Gallivan of Helena.
Services are planned for Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home & Crematory located at 3750 North Montana Avenue in Helena, Montana. A reception for friends and family will immediately follow in the funeral home social hall. To offer condolences or to share a memory of Mick, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Saturday October 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Deb (Winston) Bushnell says
Dear Bob and Kathy and all the Anderson’s. So so sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. He was an awesome one of a kind guy. So glad to have had him in our lives. Love to you all.
Deb and Wayne Bushnell
Deb (Winston) Bushnell says
Dear Karen and Harry, feel so bad reading about our “little” Mick. Please know we are all thinking of you all! Love you.
Deb and Wayne Bushnell and family.
Don Pratt says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mickey. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is any thing I can do, please call on me. I am sorry I wont be able to attend the service on Sat–I will be in Spokane.
Leon and Marsha Belville says
Dear Anderson Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mickey passing. Wish we were there to attend service. Have sent Memorial in Mickey’s name to Montana Hope Project. Take care all of you. As Always. Leon and Marsha Belville. Yuma , Az
Matt & Mary Kunnary says
we were saddened to hear of mick’s passing/.Out thopughts and prayers are with all of you. I will Miss Micxk as life long friend. His friendly demeanor and sence of humor will be remembered by all that new him.
best to all in your time of loss.
Matt & Mary
Jack and Sherryl Vaughn says
Bob, Karen and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. I went to Micks 10 year class reunion with him and will always remember the fun we had! He was such a nice person and I know his loss will be felt for ever by all of you!
Jack and Sherryl Vaughn
Nancy Krieg Huus says
God Bless you Mick, may you rest in peace. I know we have all been very lucky to have had you as a part of this LOVING FAMILY. We shared good times and bad but even in the bad there was laughter and growth. I will love you and ALL my cousins Forever & Always. We will not be able to come to the service but I want you all to know how much I love you! My cell is 406-360-6082. PLEASE call anytime. Mick is at peace and with some of my favorite souls so remember the good and let’s make some new memories together soon.
Love, Nancy Krieg Huus & Family XOXOXO
Nata & Randy Noland says
Dear Bob & Donna, Karen & Harry and all of your family members, You are all so dear to us and we share in your grief in the loss of your brother. Mick & Randy played City League basketball together, hunted and fished together with their young sons. I remember many parties at Mick and Pam’s home over near the Civic Center when we were all young married couples. Mick’s passing is such a shock and leaves an emptiness in my heart and a knot in my stomach. We’ll see you today at the service and we will miss Mick as will so many of his other close friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Love you, Nata & Randy
Phil and Lois Ranf says
Dear Family,
We live in Hamilton now and didn’t find out about Mick’s passing until today’s Missoulian.
Phil and Mick kind of grew up together (or tried to) and Phil has so many fun and funny
memories of his times with Mick. Our heartfelt condolances to all of you. We think of Mick
and we smile. Our best, Phil and Lois
Nancy Morgan says
Kathy and family, So sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. May your happy memories carry you through these difficult days. God bless.
Vanessa Tolson says
Karen, Harry, Bob & Donna & the entire Anderson family, I was saddened to read of the loss of your brother. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.
God Bless you all
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Family of Mick, All his loved ones & Marlene. My memories of Mick go back to the 60’s at the Anderson Clothing store on Last Chance Gulch & my first job at Fligelman – McDonalds Dept. Store. Those were truly the “Good Ole Days.” My prayer is for Friends & Family to Comfort you, Faith to uphold you and your Loving Memories of Mick to carry you through. In Sympathy, My Thoughts & Prayers are with you. Evy
Allen Stenhjem says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Micks family.
Allen Stenhjem Family
Marilyn Burns says
Dear Bobby and Donna and all your family members, I was so saddened when I read you had lost your brother Mickey. As your classmate, I was always in awe as a teenager of you and your big, busy family, and remember how important Mickey was to you as a big brother. May a lifetime of good and happy memories with your brother eventually bring smiles and laughter, growing stronger than the grief and sorrow that is so heavy on you now. May God Bless all of you; my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn (Baird)