Alfred Lee Anderson

May 14, 1957 – Feb. 15, 2025

Alfred Lee Anderson, 67, of Greybull passed away at his home on the early morning of Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, after his long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. 

Alfred was born May 14, 1957, in Miles City, Montana, to John and Eleanor Anderson.

Alfred grew up on the Red Canyon Ranch in Shell, Wyoming, along with his two brothers. In his younger years, Alfred enjoyed 4-H, FFA and showing steers. He once won a tractor driving contest at the Wyoming State Fair.

He attended Greybull High School, graduating in 1975 with this year being his 50th class reunion. On December 31, 1987, he married Darla Anderson in Worland. Together they were blessed with two daughters, Kayla Lee and Kirbi Dawn. 

After graduating he continued to work at the Red Canyon Ranch until 1984 and then drove truck for Bryant Inc. In 1986, he joined his father at AC Supply in Basin, later transitioning with his father in the operations of J&E Irrigation in 1998 and further becoming the owner. In 2000 he became a Reinke pivot dealer, earning excellence awards for numerous years, as well as earning the largest parts sales increase in North America. 

Alfred began his lifetime of volunteer work when he first served with the Shell Fire Department for 10 years. The Big Horn County Fair Board was a major part of this work for 23 years, where he spent numerous hours on the arena project and moving it forward to better the fair. With this, he was also part of the Big Horn County Livestock Sales Committee, dealer council for Reinke Manufacturing and chairman of the Scharen Subdivision HOA. In addition, he was very dedicated to the youth of Big Horn County with his support at the Junior Livestock Sale. Alfred was a lifetime member of the Elks Club.

Alfred was an irrigation specialist, and many friends and customers relied on his knowledge. He knew every road and history of all the land in the Big Horn Basin. In 2012, Alfred and Darla built their dream home in the Scharen subdivision. He took great pride in perfecting the landscape, making sure the grass was green and well irrigated. He loved growing a large garden and sharing his bountiful harvest. 

You could always find him cruising in his “buggy” overseeing the subdivision until his health started to decline. He enjoyed spending numerous hours keeping the subdivision roads graded and clear of snow and maintaining the irrigation system. He enjoyed camping in the Big Horn Mountains with his family. Whenever you saw Alfred, his dogs were by his side. 

Alfred had a great passion for sports including NFL football, NASCAR and basketball. Early on Sunday mornings, you would find Alfred sending his weekly text updates to a special cousin Jay Terrett and longtime friend Rob McDougal. Alfred loved his grandchildren (“The Noise”) and was fortunate to have them by his side daily at work and at home. They fulfilled each of his days. 

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jennifer Anderson, son Tige Good, father-in-law Darrel Anderson, mother-in-law Jeanette Elmore, brother-in-law Doug Sabo and granddaughter Whitley Miller.

Alfred is survived by his wife Darla of 37 years; daughters Cassie (Virgil) Capellen of Cody, Kayla (Dallas) George of Billings and Kirbi (Mike) Miller of Greybull; brothers John Ed (Gina) Anderson of Shell and Larry (Alisa) Anderson of Shell; sisters-in-law Dawn Sabo of Gering, Nebraska, Darcy (Heman) Trenkle of Casper and Timmy Anderson of Shell; grandchildren Ali, Piper, Oaklie, Jersey, Onyx and Keanu; plus many special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Basin, with Pastor Aaron Gesch officiating. A luncheon will follow and burial will be held at a later date at the Whaley Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Powell Valley Infusion & Cancer Care Center in Alfred’s name.

Ballard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.