Edwin David ANDERSON Jr. (10/16/1935 - 02/13/2017)
ANDERSON, Edwin David Jr.(Husband, Brother, Dad and Best Grandpa), passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 following a heart attack that occurred a few days earlier. Dad was born October 16, 1935 in Spokane, WA to Ed and Evelyn Anderson. He was the eldest of four sisters and one brother. He was a lifelong Spokane resident who attended Sacred Heart School followed by Gonzaga Prep graduating in 1953. He was awarded Highest Scout Honor Ad Alare Dei in March 1951. The Spokane Chronicle pictured my Dad receiving the award on crutches after sustaining a broken leg. This was a sign of things to come as Dad shrugged off the injury and continued with his paper route. It wasn't until weeks later that he could no longer hide his limp that he was taken to the doctor to be diagnosed with a broken leg which was set in a cast. This aversion to doctors and medicine continued throughout his life. Luckily, he was the strongest healthiest man I have ever known and was able to avoid doctors.
Dad enlisted in the US Navy September 27, 1956. During this time he took up parachuting, became skilled in upholstery while maintaining his own chutes. He also enjoyed working on cars. During times of military leave he made several memorable adventures with his good friend Marty Ota.
He married the love of his life, Jeanne Haas, on December 29, 1960. They located to their lifelong family home in North Spokane in 1962. After Dad's service he went to work for Murphy Brothers Construction where he had a lifelong career in road construction working as foreman and superintendent. You can tell the roads Dad built as they are the only Spokane roads without potholes! Not only did he have a part in several of our roads, he also oversaw work on the I-90 overpasses and rock blasting of the 395 highway project at Wandermere. There has never been a job too big for Dad and rest assured, when it was done it was done right, on time and without mistake.
Dad never took anytime for himself, he was always there to lend a hand on any projects family or friends had undertaken. Typically, he took over and did the work of three, never stopping until the project was complete. Another project Dad took on was the reconstruction of the vehicle bridge separating upper and lower lakes of Twin Lakes in North Idaho. He spent more than one summer tearing down and rebuilding the bridge with the help of volunteers and heavy equipment he arranged and ran.
Dad was as kind as he was tough. Growing up he provided for his family, buying his sister record players, his Mom a car. Dad's kindness carried over to his immediate family and especially to his beloved grandchildren - often spending time in the sandbox with Tonka trucks, cooking breakfast and seeing them off to school. When he did take time for himself he could be found on the Wandermere Golf Course with his regular group of Saturday morning guys. This last Christmas Dad was at home and slipped on the ice and thought he bruised his shoulder. He didn't say much other than it was stiff. He still shoveled his driveway and neighbors as well. Last week he had nothing to do and decided to check on the cabin. To get there he had to traverse waist deep snow, uphill. Upon arriving he was shoveling the roof when the heart attack struck. When he was air lifted to the hospital they immediately took x-rays. This is when it was discovered that the 'sore' shoulder was actually a broken clavicle. From childhood through retirement my Dad wouldn't let a broken bone slow him down. He was truly a man's man and respected by all that knew him.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne and their children: Pam Hartsoch (Ron), Rick Anderson (Debi), Julie Davis, Ed Anderson III (Vickee) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as all of his brothers and sisters.
A prayer service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel Spokane, WA on Friday, February 24th at 1 pm 7200 N. Wall St., Spokane, WA. Military Honors and blessing will follow at 2pm at graveside. A 2:30 reception will follow at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division Street, Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Ed Anderson Jr. to Meals on Wheels, 1222 West 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
WE LOVE YOU DAD AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN - ED 3RD
Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 19, 2017
ANDERSON, Edwin David Jr.(Husband, Brother, Dad and Best Grandpa), passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 following a heart attack that occurred a few days earlier. Dad was born October 16, 1935 in Spokane, WA to Ed and Evelyn Anderson. He was the eldest of four sisters and one brother. He was a lifelong Spokane resident who attended Sacred Heart School followed by Gonzaga Prep graduating in 1953. He was awarded Highest Scout Honor Ad Alare Dei in March 1951. The Spokane Chronicle pictured my Dad receiving the award on crutches after sustaining a broken leg. This was a sign of things to come as Dad shrugged off the injury and continued with his paper route. It wasn't until weeks later that he could no longer hide his limp that he was taken to the doctor to be diagnosed with a broken leg which was set in a cast. This aversion to doctors and medicine continued throughout his life. Luckily, he was the strongest healthiest man I have ever known and was able to avoid doctors.
Dad enlisted in the US Navy September 27, 1956. During this time he took up parachuting, became skilled in upholstery while maintaining his own chutes. He also enjoyed working on cars. During times of military leave he made several memorable adventures with his good friend Marty Ota.
He married the love of his life, Jeanne Haas, on December 29, 1960. They located to their lifelong family home in North Spokane in 1962. After Dad's service he went to work for Murphy Brothers Construction where he had a lifelong career in road construction working as foreman and superintendent. You can tell the roads Dad built as they are the only Spokane roads without potholes! Not only did he have a part in several of our roads, he also oversaw work on the I-90 overpasses and rock blasting of the 395 highway project at Wandermere. There has never been a job too big for Dad and rest assured, when it was done it was done right, on time and without mistake.
Dad never took anytime for himself, he was always there to lend a hand on any projects family or friends had undertaken. Typically, he took over and did the work of three, never stopping until the project was complete. Another project Dad took on was the reconstruction of the vehicle bridge separating upper and lower lakes of Twin Lakes in North Idaho. He spent more than one summer tearing down and rebuilding the bridge with the help of volunteers and heavy equipment he arranged and ran.
Dad was as kind as he was tough. Growing up he provided for his family, buying his sister record players, his Mom a car. Dad's kindness carried over to his immediate family and especially to his beloved grandchildren - often spending time in the sandbox with Tonka trucks, cooking breakfast and seeing them off to school. When he did take time for himself he could be found on the Wandermere Golf Course with his regular group of Saturday morning guys. This last Christmas Dad was at home and slipped on the ice and thought he bruised his shoulder. He didn't say much other than it was stiff. He still shoveled his driveway and neighbors as well. Last week he had nothing to do and decided to check on the cabin. To get there he had to traverse waist deep snow, uphill. Upon arriving he was shoveling the roof when the heart attack struck. When he was air lifted to the hospital they immediately took x-rays. This is when it was discovered that the 'sore' shoulder was actually a broken clavicle. From childhood through retirement my Dad wouldn't let a broken bone slow him down. He was truly a man's man and respected by all that knew him.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne and their children: Pam Hartsoch (Ron), Rick Anderson (Debi), Julie Davis, Ed Anderson III (Vickee) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as all of his brothers and sisters.
A prayer service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel Spokane, WA on Friday, February 24th at 1 pm 7200 N. Wall St., Spokane, WA. Military Honors and blessing will follow at 2pm at graveside. A 2:30 reception will follow at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division Street, Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Ed Anderson Jr. to Meals on Wheels, 1222 West 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
WE LOVE YOU DAD AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN - ED 3RD
Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 19, 2017
Edwin David ANDERSON Jr. (10/16/1935 - 02/13/2017)
ANDERSON, Edwin David Jr.(Husband, Brother, Dad and Best Grandpa), passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 following a heart attack that occurred a few days earlier. Dad was born October 16, 1935 in Spokane, WA to Ed and Evelyn Anderson. He was the eldest of four sisters and one brother. He was a lifelong Spokane resident who attended Sacred Heart School followed by Gonzaga Prep graduating in 1953. He was awarded Highest Scout Honor Ad Alare Dei in March 1951. The Spokane Chronicle pictured my Dad receiving the award on crutches after sustaining a broken leg. This was a sign of things to come as Dad shrugged off the injury and continued with his paper route. It wasn't until weeks later that he could no longer hide his limp that he was taken to the doctor to be diagnosed with a broken leg which was set in a cast. This aversion to doctors and medicine continued throughout his life. Luckily, he was the strongest healthiest man I have ever known and was able to avoid doctors.
Dad enlisted in the US Navy September 27, 1956. During this time he took up parachuting, became skilled in upholstery while maintaining his own chutes. He also enjoyed working on cars. During times of military leave he made several memorable adventures with his good friend Marty Ota.
He married the love of his life, Jeanne Haas, on December 29, 1960. They located to their lifelong family home in North Spokane in 1962. After Dad's service he went to work for Murphy Brothers Construction where he had a lifelong career in road construction working as foreman and superintendent. You can tell the roads Dad built as they are the only Spokane roads without potholes! Not only did he have a part in several of our roads, he also oversaw work on the I-90 overpasses and rock blasting of the 395 highway project at Wandermere. There has never been a job too big for Dad and rest assured, when it was done it was done right, on time and without mistake.
Dad never took anytime for himself, he was always there to lend a hand on any projects family or friends had undertaken. Typically, he took over and did the work of three, never stopping until the project was complete. Another project Dad took on was the reconstruction of the vehicle bridge separating upper and lower lakes of Twin Lakes in North Idaho. He spent more than one summer tearing down and rebuilding the bridge with the help of volunteers and heavy equipment he arranged and ran.
Dad was as kind as he was tough. Growing up he provided for his family, buying his sister record players, his Mom a car. Dad's kindness carried over to his immediate family and especially to his beloved grandchildren - often spending time in the sandbox with Tonka trucks, cooking breakfast and seeing them off to school. When he did take time for himself he could be found on the Wandermere Golf Course with his regular group of Saturday morning guys. This last Christmas Dad was at home and slipped on the ice and thought he bruised his shoulder. He didn't say much other than it was stiff. He still shoveled his driveway and neighbors as well. Last week he had nothing to do and decided to check on the cabin. To get there he had to traverse waist deep snow, uphill. Upon arriving he was shoveling the roof when the heart attack struck. When he was air lifted to the hospital they immediately took x-rays. This is when it was discovered that the 'sore' shoulder was actually a broken clavicle. From childhood through retirement my Dad wouldn't let a broken bone slow him down. He was truly a man's man and respected by all that knew him.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne and their children: Pam Hartsoch (Ron), Rick Anderson (Debi), Julie Davis, Ed Anderson III (Vickee) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as all of his brothers and sisters.
A prayer service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel Spokane, WA on Friday, February 24th at 1 pm 7200 N. Wall St., Spokane, WA. Military Honors and blessing will follow at 2pm at graveside. A 2:30 reception will follow at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division Street, Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Ed Anderson Jr. to Meals on Wheels, 1222 West 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
WE LOVE YOU DAD AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN - ED 3RD
Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 19, 2017
ANDERSON, Edwin David Jr.(Husband, Brother, Dad and Best Grandpa), passed away peacefully February 13, 2017 following a heart attack that occurred a few days earlier. Dad was born October 16, 1935 in Spokane, WA to Ed and Evelyn Anderson. He was the eldest of four sisters and one brother. He was a lifelong Spokane resident who attended Sacred Heart School followed by Gonzaga Prep graduating in 1953. He was awarded Highest Scout Honor Ad Alare Dei in March 1951. The Spokane Chronicle pictured my Dad receiving the award on crutches after sustaining a broken leg. This was a sign of things to come as Dad shrugged off the injury and continued with his paper route. It wasn't until weeks later that he could no longer hide his limp that he was taken to the doctor to be diagnosed with a broken leg which was set in a cast. This aversion to doctors and medicine continued throughout his life. Luckily, he was the strongest healthiest man I have ever known and was able to avoid doctors.
Dad enlisted in the US Navy September 27, 1956. During this time he took up parachuting, became skilled in upholstery while maintaining his own chutes. He also enjoyed working on cars. During times of military leave he made several memorable adventures with his good friend Marty Ota.
He married the love of his life, Jeanne Haas, on December 29, 1960. They located to their lifelong family home in North Spokane in 1962. After Dad's service he went to work for Murphy Brothers Construction where he had a lifelong career in road construction working as foreman and superintendent. You can tell the roads Dad built as they are the only Spokane roads without potholes! Not only did he have a part in several of our roads, he also oversaw work on the I-90 overpasses and rock blasting of the 395 highway project at Wandermere. There has never been a job too big for Dad and rest assured, when it was done it was done right, on time and without mistake.
Dad never took anytime for himself, he was always there to lend a hand on any projects family or friends had undertaken. Typically, he took over and did the work of three, never stopping until the project was complete. Another project Dad took on was the reconstruction of the vehicle bridge separating upper and lower lakes of Twin Lakes in North Idaho. He spent more than one summer tearing down and rebuilding the bridge with the help of volunteers and heavy equipment he arranged and ran.
Dad was as kind as he was tough. Growing up he provided for his family, buying his sister record players, his Mom a car. Dad's kindness carried over to his immediate family and especially to his beloved grandchildren - often spending time in the sandbox with Tonka trucks, cooking breakfast and seeing them off to school. When he did take time for himself he could be found on the Wandermere Golf Course with his regular group of Saturday morning guys. This last Christmas Dad was at home and slipped on the ice and thought he bruised his shoulder. He didn't say much other than it was stiff. He still shoveled his driveway and neighbors as well. Last week he had nothing to do and decided to check on the cabin. To get there he had to traverse waist deep snow, uphill. Upon arriving he was shoveling the roof when the heart attack struck. When he was air lifted to the hospital they immediately took x-rays. This is when it was discovered that the 'sore' shoulder was actually a broken clavicle. From childhood through retirement my Dad wouldn't let a broken bone slow him down. He was truly a man's man and respected by all that knew him.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne and their children: Pam Hartsoch (Ron), Rick Anderson (Debi), Julie Davis, Ed Anderson III (Vickee) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as all of his brothers and sisters.
A prayer service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel Spokane, WA on Friday, February 24th at 1 pm 7200 N. Wall St., Spokane, WA. Military Honors and blessing will follow at 2pm at graveside. A 2:30 reception will follow at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division Street, Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Ed Anderson Jr. to Meals on Wheels, 1222 West 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
WE LOVE YOU DAD AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN - ED 3RD
Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 19, 2017
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