DAVE ‘Dirty Dave’ ANDERSON

July 10, 1946 – March 10, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that Debbie Kowal announces the passing of her beloved husband, Robert David Anderson at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the age of 74 years. Along with Debbie, Dave will be lovingly remembered by his children: Cameron Anderson (Christy), Boyd Anderson, Jason (Tory) Kowal, Penny Kowal, Sarah Botting (nee Saubak); step-son, Bradley Jacques; grandchildren: Nash and Lawson Botting, Taylor and Riley Anderson, Kale, Nevada, Nathan, Kain and Noah Kowal; great-granddaughter, his little princess, Addison; siblings, William Ross (Rosemarie) Anderson and Joanna Lee Godfrey; nieces and nephews, Guy (Terry) Groves, JB Groves, Jimmy-Joe Groves, Christy Godfrey, Travis Godfrey, Ryan (Trina) Anderson, Tyler (Lisa) Anderson, Johnny Drummond, Samantha Eirich, Jamie (Alex) Vas Lawson, Jade Vas Lawson, Jeffrey Vas Lawson, Jared Vas Lawson and their families as well as the mothers of his children, Judy Anderson, Karen Saubak and Monica Jacques.  Dave was predeceased by his mother, Janet  Anderson (nee Pepper); father, Robert; Anderson brother-in-law, Richard Godfrey; nephew, Duane (Kathi) Groves and his step-daughter, Crystal Jacques. Dave was affectionately known as ‘Dirty Dave’ to his friends and family. He loved his motorbike, ‘Sweet Misery’ (The Widowmaker) 2000 softail, guns, old cars, new cars, bars, parties, women and a good scrap.  He worked hard, played hard and he knew how to love.  Dave’s eyes welled up with tears at the sight of a baby, any baby; human, puppies, kittens, deer and bush bunnies.  A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held in the summer of 2021, where a motorcycle procession will be held in his honour. Further details will be announced closer to the date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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