Norris John Anker

October 1, 1926 — June 11, 2010

ANKER, NORRIS JOHN, Age 83 of Lake Orion departed this life June 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He shared life with his wife of 37 years Betty, seven children: Jim (Linda) Anker, the late William Anker, John (Janelle) Anker, Sue (the late Scott) Heverly, Bonnie Hart (Bob Brydges), Mike (Cindy) Anker, Kris (Terry) Lambert and 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren as well as 9 brothers and sisters: Marjorie Braddock, Stanley Anker, Howard Anker, Geraldine Brown, the late Donald Anker, Audrey Short, Lyle Anker, Mary Ellen Thayer, Cathryn Anker and many spouses, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Norris retired after 38 years from GM Fisher Body as a Tool and Die Maker and a Pattern Maker where he trained many apprentices. He was also highly skilled as a carpenter and built 7 houses for his family and his children. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing, traveling, reading, playing games but mostly being with and helping his children and grandchildren. A celebration of Norris Anker's life will be held at the Orion-Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 120 Manitou Lane, Lake Orion on June 18th where the family will receive friends at 11:00 am with a service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial reflections can be made to www.sparksgriffin.com

Memorials:

American Cancer Society

Visitations:

11:00AM to 12:00PM on Friday, June 18th, 2010 at Seventh Day Adventist Church (map/driving directions)

Services:

In-state at 11:00AM, Service at 12:00PM at Seventh Day Adventist Church on Friday, June 18th, 2010 (map/driving directions)

Cemetery:

Private
, (map/driving directions)

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