Lloyd Anderson

Lloyd Leon Aderson, 93, of Fargo, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo surrounded by his family.

Lloyd Leon Anderson was born in rural Maddock, ND on June 17, 1933, the son of Emil and Alma (Kirkeby) Anderson.  He was raised on the family farm and attended rural school.  The family later moved into Maddock, where Lloyd graduated from the Benson County Agricultural and Training School. During high school, Lloyd was on the varsity basketball team and was a coach. 

 Lloyd entered the US Army July 24, 1957, and was honorably discharged July 23, 1959, remaining in the Army Reserves for 6 years.  Lloyd married Phyllis Grieger December 31, 1961, in Ayr, ND.  Through the years, Phyllis and Lloyd lived in Casselton, Fargo, West Fargo and Bismarck .  He served as a depot agent for a time, then attended Dakota Business College in Fargo.  For 20 years, (1973-1994) he was employed by the Fargo Paper Company, now known as Cole Papers as Corporate Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer He also was president of the Fargo-Moorhead Administrative Management Society.  Lloyd semi-retired, then delivered parts and cars for Hall GMC, and managed Sheyenne Estates in West Fargo for 10 years. 

Lloyd was a member of Faith & Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo, since 1961 a Life Member of the West Fargo VFW and past president of the Great Western Exchange Club.  He enjoyed golf and bowling.

Surviving is his wife: of 64 years, Phyllis of Fargo; daughter: Simone Anderson of Moorhead; foster son:  Jason Hoang of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren: Miles and Zachary Anderson; great-grandchildren: Aleah, Amiyah, & Ariannah Anderson; nieces: Faye (Perry) Glover, Janet (Glenn) Peterson and Linn Moraine.

He was preceded in death by parents; siblings:  Hazel (Maynard) Blegen, Bonnie (Vernie) Erickson, Edna (Clarence) Knottestad, Odin (Betty) Anderson & Alvin Anderson.

Memorial Service:  10 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at West Funeral Home in West Fargo with visitation an hour before. 

Burial will be in the Casselton, Cemetery.

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