Peter Blade Anderson
April 3, 1948 - April 29, 2014
Peter Blade Anderson, 66, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Rockford, son of Carroll and Bernice (Blade) Anderson. United in Marriage to Elaine Boynton on December 31, 1989 in Rockford. Retired from OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Peter’s animals were everything to him. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and fishing. Survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Lisa (Corey) Widergren, Allan (Lisa Schaffer) Anderson, Rachel (Mikel) Eglite, Rebekah Anderson; grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah Pollock) Anderson, Courtnie (Nick) Griffin, Colin Johnson, Evan Kleine, Josh Anderson, Tija Eglite; siblings, David (Linda) Anderson, Maris Nathan, Beverly Kilgore; several nieces, nephews, cousins and several loving canine companions. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford. Chaplain Ed Greenfield from OSF Hospice will officiate. Memorial Visitation at noon until the time of service. Pete’s family is grateful to OSF Hospice, and nurse Marilyn for their loving care. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.graceFH.com.
Peter Blade Anderson, 66, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Rockford, son of Carroll and Bernice (Blade) Anderson. United in... View Obituary & Service Information