Forrest – Stephen Douglas Anderson, 70 of Forrest; passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side at 2:03 am, Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Steve lost his nearly six-year battle with cancer, without complaining.

Steve was born on July 15, 1949 in Fairbury; a son to Francis and Adele (Shaddle) Anderson.  His parents and one niece, Brook Martin preceded him in death.

Following his 1967 graduation from F.S.W. High School, Steve worked in the area and became a member of the Army National Guard.  In 1970 he left the National Guard to enlist in the U.S. Army.  He served in Wurzburg, Germany from 1970 – 1974.  He later became a member of the JA Folwell Forrest American Legion.

Steve owned and operated Stephen Anderson Finishing and Decorating.  He was passionate about the quality and detail of his work.  In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and cooking.

Steve is survived by his loving partner, Sharri Crane, Fairbury; siblings, Linda (John) Martin, Gibson City; Kay Anderson (Audris Griffith), Taos, NM; Mark (Sheri) Anderson, Downingtown, Pa; Eric (Kristin) Anderson, Mackinaw; one nephew, Forest Anderson, one niece, Chloe Anderson, and 5 cousins.

There will be a memorial service at 3 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury and a visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the funeral home in Fairbury on Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Forrest Public Library, Forrest.

An online guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.