Clayton Charles "Sparky" Anderson, 100, of Burwell, Nebraska passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023; at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska.

Clayton was born April 22, 1923; in Burwell, Nebraska to Colin and Marguerite (Olcott) Anderson. He was a graduate of Burwell High School.

Clayton served in the United States Army from July 8, 1943 to November 19, 1945. He was stationed in England and France during World War II. While serving in the Army, Clayton attended welding classes. Following his discharge from the Army he continued his education at a Welding School in Baltimore Maryland. After graduating he went to Everett, Washington and worked for Georgia Pacific as a welder. From there he moved to Colby, Kansas and worked at Mackay Appliance Store, where he began his electrical career.

Clayton returned to Burwell in 1951, where he met Margaret Fancher, a school teacher at Burwell Elementary. The couple was united in marriage on June 4, 1952, at Ainsworth, Nebraska. Together they owned and operated the Gamble Store for 10 years. Clayton went into full-time electrical work after they sold the store. He was a full-time electrician until 2015, and worked part-time in his field for several years following that.

Clayton and Margaret adopted their son, Mark Colin Anderson in 1965. They made the trip to Pasadena, California, where he was born, to bring him home. They had eight wonderful and fun years with their son. Mark was suddenly and tragically taken to the Lord, on June 19, 1973, at the young age of 8 years old after being stricken with Leukemia.

Clayton also taught electrical classes at Central Nebraska Technical School in Hastings for three years. He ended his teaching position to spend more time with his family.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church; and enjoyed going to the coffee shop, visiting, working and doing inventory.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Anderson of Burwell; nieces, Pat (Ron) Schwieger and Terry (Steve) Donnell; nephews, Scott and Brian Chaffin; great-nieces, Kelli (Jason) Cole, Tracy (Lance) Schofield, Shannon (Casey) Hodges, Travis (Rae) Schwieger and Leni (Dave) Sauer; great-great nieces, Ana Cole, Maile Schwieger, Ella, Amelia and Lucy Hodges; and great-great nephews, Forest Schofield and David Schwieger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark; siblings, Homer Anderson, Marilyn (Gerald) Chaffin and Carolie (Jim) Larson; nephew, Mike Gallagher; and great niece, Dawn Schwieger.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024; at the Calamus Trinity Methodist Church in Burwell. Pastor Michael Loy will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to the Calamus Trinity Methodist Church.