Louis M. "Bud" Anderson July 16, 1937 - Dec.19, 2008 Bud Anderson went home to be with his Lord on Dec. 19 at Good Samaritan Medical Center after losing his battle with congestive heart failure. He was 71 years old. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother in law and father in law. Bud was born in Albany to Louis M.  and Lucille (Hunt) Anderson. He was raised in Albany, and graduated fom Albany Union High School in 1955. He enlisted in the United States Air Force right after graduation along with two classmates. After returning home from the service in 1959, he attended Oregon State University and worked for The Blaine Clothing Company.  He married Nathalie Carter on Sep. 17, 1961. They were married for 47 years and raised three sons, Randy and Kyle of Albany and Kevin of Tigard. Bud retired from Weyerhauser paper mill in 2002, enjoyed playing golf with his three boys and many friends. His joy was watching his grandkids play sports and many trips to the Oregon coast.He is survived by his wife, Nathalie; his three sons and their wives, Kathi and Jamie Anderson; sister, Julie Krein of Bremerton, Wash., brother Rick Blake of Eugene; sister- in-law Jill Schuler of Albany; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly Lindgren and daughter-in-law Esther (Duran} Anderson. Bud will be missed by all who knew him, especially his family. A quiet man who loved unconditionally, he will be remembered for his hugs, devotion and being a great fan of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Mariners. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 17, 2009 at the First Assembly of God, 2817 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany.  Memorial contributions may be made in Bud's memory to Meal on Wheels, the Boys and Girls Club of Albany or the contributor's choice, sent in care of AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home,805 Ellsworth St.SW, Albany, Or. 97321.