Nelson Wayne Anderson of Belleview, MO passed away on July 18, 2012 in Farmington, MO at the age of 91 years. He was born March 20, 1921 in St. Louis, MO to Cecil William and Edna (Mayberry) Anderson.
On March 28, 1942 he was united in marriage to Lena Frances Trask who preceded him in death on August 9, 2006. Nelson is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Darlene Anderson of Belleview, MO, two grandchildren; Mickee Anderson and Richard Anderson, four great-grandchildren; Austin, Garrett, Allie, and Lena and one more on the way.
Nelson was preceded in death by a brother, William Anderson.
Shortly after marrying Lena, Nelson was drafted into the United States Army. After he returned from service he worked as a millwright for Chevrolet Shell in St. Louis. Several years later they decided to go into business for themselves in Iron County. They began with a one car garage in Banner, MO. They were joined in the business by their son, Wayne, who helped them build and expand the business into a...