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Daniel D. ANDERSON Sr.

Daniel ANDERSON Obituary

WINDSOR - Daniel Dean Anderson Sr.,(HTCM (DV) ret.), 74, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, his family at this side, after courageously battling renal cancer for the past four years.
A native of Randallman, N.C., he was the son of the late Jim S. and Erma Jean Warren Anderson. He had lived in the Tidewater area for the past 35 years.
Dan proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired with 27 years of service. He then continued his career with the Norfolk Public Works Center, civil service, and completed 20 years of service. Dan was a member of the American Legion and was a member of the VFW, Tidewater and Post 49, Smithfield. He was also a life member of the Norview Masonic Lodge #113, Norfolk.
He enjoyed life to the fullest and was an avid fisherman. Dan was passionate about hunting and the great outdoors. He was a member of the Chuckatuck Hunt Club and the Darden Store Hunt Club. He will be sorely missed by his friends, family and "hunting buddies" in the community.
Dan was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church and was involved in many aspects of the church.
A beloved father, grandfather, brother, Dan was loved and respected by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his wife, June Leone Anderson; and brother and sisters, Alfred, L.E., David, and Donald and Madeline and Peggy.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Holly Sue Anderson, Sherry Adair Patton, Sybil N. Acey (Randy) and Heather Leigh Estelle Geyer (Aaron); his son, Daniel Dean Anderson Jr. and stepsons, Mark Anthony Lewis (Tammy) and Kevin Michael Lewis (Audra); 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and his sister, Phyllis A. Ellis.
A service celebrating Dan's life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in Faith Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Barry Reel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Memorial Park with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Colonial Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to CHKD, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel ANDERSON

17 Entries

Catherine Anderson

January 12, 2010

Uncle Dan,
You took me in and me feel as if time had been erased when we were reacquianted many years ago. You have an enormous heart, reaching out to others and doing your best to keep us as the Anderson family close. I am blessed to have gotten to know you, even if just briefly, it may seem. You made sure that I knew the man my father was, your brother, David, and stepped in as a replacement figure for me. I love you and respect your work and commitment to family. I will honor your request to continue to keep the family ties close. Live strong with the Lord and rest now, we will carry on your work here.
Your loving niece,
Catherine Elaine Anderson

Michael & Libia

January 9, 2010

Thank you Dan for being the uncle you were to Michael, thanks for the love you always imparted to everybody. To me, you were always such of special person: full of patiency, love and happiness. To me you are somebody who realy loved like Jesus did, always focussing in the good side of what we did, always loving and no judging. You Dan will always live in my heart and Michael's, and the love we can no longer express to you, we'll share it with your precious kids and family.

Sylvia Pinks

January 9, 2010

We knew eachother since we were 8 years old.You were my first love and we had 4 great kids together.you will always have a place in my heart.
Sylvia

Ron Barse

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Dan's family. The time I spent with him will never be forgotten I only wished I would have had more.

Don

January 8, 2010

Today is a cold day in the Dakotas not because of the snow and the wind, but because a GREAT man was laid to rest this day.

God bless each and everyone of you today and the days ahead.

Chad Clinger

January 8, 2010

My sympathy and prayers are with Dan's family and his close friends. I only visited with Dan a couple times over the past 18 years that I have known the Bryan family, but I was impressed with Dan's friendly nature, openness and willingness to help his fellow man any way he could. The last time I saw Dan, 4 years ago, my daughter shot a 22 rifle, (Dan's), for the first time. I will miss Dan and believe he's at peace with his Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Grace Barse

January 7, 2010

Dan I will miss you and am thankful I was able to see you In September. Hope you and Howard are together again.

Ken Lahaye

January 7, 2010

You were a soft spoken man with a heart as big as life itself. You gave me encouragement and hope when I was down and welcomed me as one of your own. I am thankful for the good times we had spent together and hunting trips and all, just sorry I didn't stay in touch any better than I did.I was glad I got the chance to re-visit with you before you moved on although you were already weakened by your terrible condition. But now you are strong ,healthy and in no more pain and with our savior above. God rest your soul Dan you will surely be missed. Love ya Ken.

January 7, 2010

DAN & FAMILY; I really never met your father but hearing you talk of him was always very precious. May He Rest In Peace Forever Happy..Raymond Zuellig

Holly Sue Anderson

January 6, 2010

Dad,you taught me so much about animals,plants and being ones self.I'll never forget the times we were all together,building the house in chuckatuck with no lights,but just all of us. You always let me have any animal or plant I wanted.I just want to thank you for making
me a very strong, open minded person. I love love you and you will be missed so very much.

Kathy,Jim & Matt Torontali

January 6, 2010

Dan Anderson was such a kind friend. When Granddaddy Bryan died, Dan invited our entire family to stay at his home. We all carry a little bit of Dan in our heart. We know Dan is in a better place with the Lord.

Doug & Carolyn Pinckard

January 6, 2010

We truly admired Dan and his love for Jesus was so real in his life. He was a great person and always had a smile. When he said something in our Sunday School Class, you knew it was going to be good. We will miss Dan.

Karen Chappell

January 6, 2010

My grandparents were blessed to have such a special friend and neighbor. I always looked forward to seeing Dan on my visits to see them. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Ashley Watson

January 6, 2010

A pop pop has silver in his hair, and gold in his heart. I will always love and miss my pop pop. My life would have never been what it is if it werent for him. <3

Dannell Bjurback(Anderson)

January 6, 2010

He was a beloved grandfather and great grandfather. We love him deeply and words can not express my sorrow or how much he will be missed. The miles between us are many, but you have always been with me in my thoughts and prayers.I couldn't see you as much as I wanted to, but the times we did share are very dear to me and those memories I will treasure forever.

"If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again."

I love you Grandpa.

With love, Dannell Adair Bjurback(Anderson), Matthew, Kaylie and Aiden.

January 6, 2010

My deepest sympathy. Dan was such a good man and a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in fond memories of times shared.

Anna Bryan Clodfelter, Orlando, FL

Helen Heckman

January 6, 2010

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

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