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Joseph Anderson Obituary

Joseph Bernard

Anderson Jr.

Viera, FL

Joseph Bernard Anderson Jr. of Viera, Florida, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1924, he was the son of Joseph B. Anderson Sr. and Elizabeth Luke Anderson. Joe was raised in York, PA, where he resided most of his life. He was Director of Marketing for Campbell Chain Co. for 21 Years before his retirement. He was a graduate of the Wharton School of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. A veteran of WWII, he was an Officer in Charge of Landing Craft Tank. Joe was an avid sailor, sailing many times on his sailboat "Seagoat" from the Chesapeake to Florida on the inland waterway, and to the Bahamas and Cuba. Living in the Florida Keys for many years, he was past Commodore of the Marathon, FL Yacht Club. Other affiliations were founder of York Jaycees, Rotary Club, PA Society of Sons of the Revolution, V.F.W., and Susquehanna Yacht Club.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Zarfoss) Anderson. Four children, Martha (Matt) Bustillos, Mission Viejo, CA, Elizabeth Anderson, Oakland, CA, Judith Anderson, North Bend, OR and Robert (Devon) Anderson of Moscow, ID. Two stepdaughters, Cheryl (Jim) Henry and Dawn DeMaine, both of Dallastown, PA; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Sun. February 9, 2014 at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home, 5400 Village Drive, Viera, FL. Visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Memorial contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the Wuesthoff Hospice House, 661 Eyster Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955. You may sign the guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com.

Published by FloridaToday from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2014.
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Dear Anderson Family & Relatives.
The God of comfort promises to "without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry; as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you." Isaiah 30:19. He will strengthen and fortify you to endure during your grieving process. -please accept my sympathy.
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Linda H

February 5, 2014

Dear Evelyn, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I was only blessed to know Joe for a short time but was honored to know him and have been able to care for him for a short time. Knowing you both has been a blessing to me.

Donna Ewing

February 4, 2014

my condolences to the family. We pray to God for answers during this difficult time. His Kingdom will soon end all dying. Matthew 6:9,10 this is what we pray for.

February 4, 2014

Dear Evelyn,Marty,Beth,Judy and Robert so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.We were all so close growing up and the fun we all had together.Joe was so kind to me and will me missed.God Bless You Joe,
Orvie Reidel

Orvin E. Reidel II

February 4, 2014

Dear Marty,Beth,Judy and Robert my sincere condolences to all of you and your Families.I loved Uncle Joe and Love all of you. Many memories from the past are dear to my Heart. Uncle Joe will be truly missed. Love, John C. Wilton

February 4, 2014

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