Jerry Anders ~ Class of 1968
Arrived ~ November 14, 1950
Departed ~ November 24, 2006
Jerry Anders Obituary
Jerry was born November 14th, 1950 in Fukuoka-Kyushu Japan. He passed away on November 24, 2006 with all of his family by his side. Jerry was diagnosed with Amyloidosis which he fought for a very short time. His life was filled with laughter, and stories. He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 14, and later went on to serve in the United States Air Force.
He graduated from the International School of Bangkok, Thailand, and attended college in Oklahoma and received his B.S. degree. During his life he traveled all over the world and finally found his home in Spokane, WA in 1992. Jerry was an active member of the Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club of America, and served as the secretary for over two years. He spent his life in construction, and was able to design and build the home of his dreams.
He was survived by his wife Nancy Olson-Anders, his children Elizabeth Carrigan and her husband Kevin, Alisha Hutcheson and her husband Greg, John Anders and his wife Tiffany, his step-son’s Justin and Derrick Smith, several grandchildren Jaylen, Mason, Helen, Austin, Carter, his sister Pamela and brother Vincent Anders, his in-laws Ruth and Dutch Wagar, his loyal friend Wayne Jackson, and his dog Jake. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Kathryn Anders. Throughout Jerry’s life he touched many and left an impression on all. The Service will be held on Thursday the 30th of November at 7:30pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schaffer Rd.
Spokane. Arrangements entrusted to HAZEN t JAEGER VALLEY, SPOKANE VALLEY. WA. www.mem.com
Bonnie Geilfuss Naldrett ’68 lovingly wrote:
Jerry found my information while Jim and I lived in Portland, OR and contacted me. He and his wife, Nancy, visited Jim and I in Portland, Oregon. I let him know that Sally Lounsberry Anderson ISB ’68 was also living in Spokane. They connected and had a close friendship. When I visited Sally in Spokane, I was able to see his home that he designed and built. It was gorgeous! It was so sad when he was diagnosed and he didn’t live very long after that. Jerry was a GREAT guy!
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