Submitted by: S. Vanden Bossche

Ora R. Anderson
(March 26, 1952 - November 14, 2009)

Ora R. Anderson, 57, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in his home. Ora was born on March 26, 1952 in Mishawaka to Gayle and Ruth E. (Ames) Anderson.

He is survived by four children, Michael (Carey) Anderson of Osceola, Matthew (Erin) Anderson of Granger, Daniel (Alison) Anderson of Indianapolis and Sara (Kyle) Drake of Elkhart; six grandchildren, Madison, Caleb, Camden, Justin, Patrick and Abigayle. He is also survived by his mother, Ruth Anderson of Osceola and companion, Kathy. He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Orville Anderson.

Ora proudly served his country for over 24 years in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Post Office before retiring in 1997 and was located in the Elkhart and Mishawaka branches. He loved to watch Notre Dame and Mishawaka Football games and was a great woodworking craftsman. Most of all, he was a dependable, devoted and loving, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend and will be missed by all who know him.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in the funeral home with burial to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Rev. Mike Cramer will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.