David Harold Anderson age 84, of Stanwood, Michigan passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born September 23, 1939 in Stanwood to the late Harold and Nellie (Wiedenhammer) Anderson. Dave graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan in 1957, and from Michigan State University in 1961 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked for General Motors-Malleable Iron in Saginaw for 20 years. After retiring from GM, he taught Metallurgy and Material Science at Ferris State University for another 20 years. He served on the state board of Hemophilia of Michigan, as president of Stanwood Lions Club, as president of Fairview Cemetery Association and as president of the Central Michigan Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was preceded in death by son Scott Anderson of Stanwood, his parents and two brothers, John and Henry Anderson. Dave is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bettie (Daggett) Anderson, son Ward (Debbie) Anderson of Stanwood, daughter Kathlyn Hector of Norton Shores and grandchildren Jennifer (Jordan) Marincel of DeWitt, Eric (Audrey) Anderson of Nottingham, Maryland, Kyle (Erin) Anderson of St. Johns and Maya and Emma Hector of Norton Shores as well as five great-grandchildren. and also extended family Todd (Teresa) Sabo of Comstock Park and Donna Bauer of Big Rapids. As per Daves wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com