February 28, 1922 - May 27, 2018
Louis G. Anderson Obituary (Age 96) Louis G. Anderson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend has gone to his eternal rest on May 27, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Louis was born in Portland, OR on February 28, 1922. Louis is survived by his daughter, Beverly Anderson Dart; son, Dale A. Anderson (Kathryn); grandchildren, George L. Dart (Lisa), Alison Dart Banholzer, and Michael Anderson; four great-granddaughters, Rachael Dart, Haeley Dart, Katherine Banholzer and Caroline Banholzer; brother, A. Reinold Anderson (Mary); nephew, John W. Anderson (Anne); and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara F. Anderson; his parents, Earnest W. Anderson and Dora L. Anderson; and grandson, Col. David D. Banholzer. As a child, he lived in Longview, WA where he graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps and flew 35 missions over Germany as First Pilot of a G-model B-17, flying out of RAF Chelveston in England. Following WWII, he married the love of his life, Barbara F. Gilby on July 7, 1946 and they relocated to Pullman, WA where Louis graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business and a Master�s degree in Education. They moved to Spokane, WA where they celebrated 71 years of marriage. Louis and Barbara often spoke of �growing old together� and their love becoming �truer, deeper and richer�. Louis completed 21 years in the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a Lt. Col., while pursuing his teaching career. Louis had a long career as a Vocational Agriculture, Auto Shop teacher and FFA Advisor for Mead High School. He taught for 30 years. He also served on the Washington State Lands Commission, helping in the management of state forest lands. Louis fulfilled a dream when, in 1967, he and Barbara purchased their farm on Greenbluff and was always happiest when he was serving their customers at Anderson Acres. He always treasured the many, dear friends he made selling apples, cherries and other fruit on their farm. He will be remembered as a quiet man who was strong, generous, loving, and smart. He passed on those traits to his children and family. Louis was a Master Gardner and enjoyed nothing more than when he was working in his garden and in his orchards. He was a member of the Greenbluff Grange, a 50-year member of Kiwanis Clubs International and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church since the early 1960s. The family would like to thank the owners and staff at Fairwood Assisted Living and Horizon Hospice for the compassionate and wonderful care Dad received in the past few years of his life. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 8th from 11am to 4pm at Heritage Funeral Home. A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 12:30pm at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation in memory of Louis G. Anderson to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division, PO Box 28948, Spokane, WA 99228-8948. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Louis, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events MAY 27
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