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Donald Anderson, 59

We were all shocked to hear that on March 19, 2017, our active, fit father Don Anderson succumbed to a heart attack while on a bicycle ride.

Upon further reflection, our determined father never gave up, always pushing himself to work harder and do more. His activities ranged from dancing to aerobatic airplane flying to hiking the Appalachian trail. He constantly pushed us, his four daughters, to strive for greater heights. Between us we have shared his passions for rowing, reading, softball and the great outdoors.

His lifelong career was in real estate, from investing, developing, sales and appraising. In the end, family and community became more and more important to him.

He is survived by his grandson, Nolan; daughters Jihan Anderson Deryckx (son-in-law Luke Anderson Deryckx), Shana Anderson, Briana Anderson and Callie Anderson; and their, mother Anne Anderson. He is also survived by his brother, Ron McMahon; sister-in-law Janice; and his nieces, Erin, Jenna and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Della and Don Anderson; and his brother, Garry. His closest friend Brian Stranger was with him through thick and thin since sixth grade. Brian, Kathy, Patti and Amy, along with Brian’s brothers and sister, and their families are Don’s extended family and the reason he moved to Coeur d’Alene. The Anderson family is extremely grateful for all the Strangers.

Don was a passionate blood donor with more than six gallons donated in his lifetime. In memory of him, we request donations of blood or financial support to Inland Northwest Blood bank or your local blood bank.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene. Time and place to be announced soon. For more information regarding services please visit Don’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.