Robert Olin Anderson, 81, of Cottonwood died May 12. He was born August 23, 1922 in Perryton, Texas. He was a World War II veteran of the Coast Guard. He attended Manteca High School. Mr. Anderson retired as a self-employed welder, mechanic and farmer. He enjoyed training border collies. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Leota M. Anderson; two sons, Robert E. Anderson of Cottonwood and Bryan O. Anderson of Ranco Cordova, California; four daughters, Barbara Mitchell of Monument, Colorado, Betty Lee of Flagstaff, Beverly Anderson of Rancho Cordova, California and Bonnie Bowling of Gasquet, California; three brothers, Doyle Yates Anderson and Irvin Nelson Anderson both of Sacramento, California and Alan Dale Anderson of Midwest City, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A sister, Oleen Judd preceded him in death. There are no public ervices planned. Westcott Funeral Home served the family.