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Herbert Anderson Obituary
February 24, 1920
July 25, 2013
Herbert C. (Andy) Anderson passed away on July 25, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born a triplet with two sisters on February 24, 1920, in San Francisco, CA. Since he was born last of the three, he always claimed he was a gentleman from the beginning, letting the girls go first. Andy grew up in southern California and played football for Conoga Park High School. He enlisted in the Navy in July of 1939, and served his country on submarines during WWII. He was in the Hawaiian Islands when Pearl Harbor was attacked and was part of the Tokyo occupational force. Andy lived in South Lake Tahoe and Carson City where he owned and operated small businesses. He later relocated to the Reno Sparks area. Andy loved reading, telling Navy stories, and spending time with his family. He is survived by two sisters, Verona Driscoll and Helen Stults, as well as four children, Jan (Dan) McGrath, Dave (Gayle) Anderson, Paul (Donna) Anderson, and Cindy (Tom) Diani. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as his dear long-time friends, Dick and Betty Cooper. Friends will be received for a celebration of his life Friday, August 16, 2013 at 4:00 at Grace Church, 1220 Robb Drive, Reno, NV. Contributions may be made in Andy's name to the Veteran's Guest House or the Washoe County Library. John Sparks Memorial in charge of arrangements.
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August 16, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your entire family. With deepest sympathy, John, Jenica, Ameilia, and Alivia Hopkins
Chaplain Ray Fritz
August 1, 2013
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Verona, Helen, Jan, Dave, Paul, Cindy and all of Herbert's family and friends. May God whisper peace to your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for his service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during and after WWII. To our “Brother of the Phin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
July 31, 2013
To Anderson Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Andy's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Andy will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a true hero of the Greatest Generation and a great Patriot.
Herbert C. Anderson
US Navy
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
July 31, 2013
You will be missed, Grandpa! I just hope I remember all your Navy stories, so I can tell them to my kids. I love you.
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