October 20 1913 – April 18 2011

William Henry Anderson was born at Port Reeve, SK, in 1913, in a sod shanty. His parents homesteaded there in 1910 as they raised three sons. The family moved to BC due to the depression in the 1930s, settling in the Oliver area in 1936.  Henry was a true pioneer, committed to the growth of the South Okanagan area, agriculturally and as a community.  He was an avid farmer and was involved with the executive for the Interior Vegetable Marketing Board for many years.  Henry enjoyed riding his horses in the hills and made a hobby of financial investments.

Henry married Margaret Fleming in 1942. In 1951, they started farming at Meyers Flat. The family moved the farming business to Inkameep in 1968 to grow the famous Netted Gems. Henry farmed there until age 75, when he retired as the potato king.

During their retirement years, Henry and Margaret enjoyed traveling to many places such as New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and Alaska.

Henry was predeceased by his wife Margaret, his daughter Elaine and two brothers, Norman and Oliver. He is warmly remembered by his daughters Ann and Audrey; grandchildren Nikki (Jim), Carl (April), Jan (Kendra), Kristina; and great grandchildren Duncan and Gretchen.

A special thanks to McKinney Place staff for Henry’s excellent care.

Funeral services will be held at the Oliver United Church, Saturday April 23, 2011 at 12 pm. Reception to follow downstairs in the lower hall.  Private graveside interment to take place at 11 am at Oliver Cemetery.

Donations may be made to McKinney Place or the Heart and Stroke Fund.