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WILLIAM A. ANDERSON

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Silver Spring, Maryland

WILLIAM ANDERSON Obituary

WILLIAM AVERETTE ANDERSON (Age 76)
Died on Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Kauai, Hawaii. Born in Akron, OH and lived in Silver Spring, MD since 1976. Beloved husband for 45 years of Norma Doneghy Anderson; father of Candice Anderson (Dorian Butts); brother of Janice Spear. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Doneghy Medeck (David); brother-in-law, Joseph Doneghy (Marti Thomas) and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 22, 2014. The William Averette Anderson Fund for Hazard Disaster Mitigation Education and Research is being established. For more information about the fund and the March 22, 2014 Life Celebration Service, email[email protected]. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions in his memory be made to The Fund.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM ANDERSON

15 Entries

Tom and Ruth Drabek

January 16, 2022

It is hard for us to realize that Bill´s passing was over eight years ago. Bill had the right values and a correct vision. We are sure that he is proud to see that vision being carried forward by all of us who knew him and the next generation of scholars, especially those who have participated in the BAF.

Carol Janezic

December 14, 2014

I wrote out a Christmas card to Dr. Anderson and his wife only this morning and did not find out until just now that he had passed. Dr. Anderson was a warm, bright, thoughtful, caring, intelligent man. I last worked with him indirectly as an underling back in the mid 1980's, and yet he always included me as a friend. For his wife Norma, all his family, and those who cared for him, I am so very sorry for your loss, for our loss.

Allandra Washington

February 7, 2014

Dr. Anderson had a smile that would always light up the Engineering Department at the National Science Foundation. He will be truly missed.

January 24, 2014

We express our sincere condolences to Norma and family. Bill extended the knowledge base with his earliest works on such tragedies as the 1964 Alaskan earthquake, civil disturbances within the U.S.A., Curacao, and elsewhere as well as numerous other topics. In his decades long tenure at the National Science Foundation, World Bank, and later, the National Academy of Sciences, Bill facilitated the development of both professional networks and individual scientists. When you dealt with Bill, it always was about you, never about him. He expanded the frontiers of knowledge and growth within individuals and institutions with a style of gentleness, compassion, mutual respect, and intellectual rigor.

Our multi-decade friendship was capstoned recently with a visit to mountain vistas accessible only on foot or four-wheel drive conveyances, followed by neighbor visits, highly personal late night conversations comingled with sips of wine and good food. These times of sharing with this special couple will remain frozen in our minds and hearts forever. Thanks Bill, and you too Norma, for making our lives so much more than they would have been without your friendship. As we say here in our mountain community, Not goodbye, but "Till next time."

Tom and Ruth Ann Drabek

Angel Brightwell

January 24, 2014

Sending my condolences to the family on your loss. We were all blessed to have had such a delightful and generous man inserted in our lives.

Monica

January 21, 2014

My condolences to the Anderson family. May the "God of comfort" continue to provide strength, endurance, and comfort to your family during your sorrow and grieving process.

Elbert ,Helen Marsh

January 21, 2014

We extend our condolences to the Anderson family in its time of grief and sadness. Bill's impact on family, friends and his professional community will extend well into the future.

C. Baylor

January 21, 2014

When a loved one falls asleep in death it causes great pain and deep sorrow. May the God of all comfort see you through.

Robinson

January 21, 2014

Offering our deepest condolence to the Anderson family, may God spirit empower you with strength and courage as you face the coming days.

Connie Grier

January 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 20, 2014

My condolences for the loss of your dear love one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you "May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm" during your grieving process. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

RUTH

January 20, 2014

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, MAY THE HEARER OF PRAYER COMFORT YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME,MAY THE GOD OF PEACE STRENGTH AND SUSTAIN THE FAMILY. PSALM 29:11

January 20, 2014

May the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure.

January 19, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 19, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. Norma J.W.(Ohio).

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