HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas - Dr. Maj. Theodore Augustus Anderson, 86, passed to eternal life April 22, 2013, at Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights.
Theodore was born in Mitchell, Ontario, Canada. On Feb. 3, 1951, in Windsor, Ontario, he married the love of his life, the former Elizabeth Joan MacWilliam of Windsor.
He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; his daughters, MaryBeth (Steve) Flores, Cathryn Anderson, Judith
(Humphry) Samuelsz and Connie (Homayoun) Shirazi-Anderson; nine loving grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara, his four sisters and his two brothers.
After completing grade 13 in Renfrew, Ontario, incredibly intelligent Theodore entered medical school at the age of 16 in Kingston, Ontario, at Queens University.
Dr. Anderson worked in a private medical practice in Windsor from 1950 to 1968, when doctors still made house calls.
From 1968 to 1971 he specialized in psychiatry through further education in Cherokee, Iowa. In the summer of 1971 Dr. Anderson accepted the admitting psychiatrist job at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leeds, Mass. Until retirement in 1994, Dr. Anderson considered it his duty to serve the veterans who serve us. He gathered his inspiration from his father Joseph Theodore (J.T.), a wounded war veteran.
Well-loved by many, Dr. Anderson was recognized as more than just a doctor, more like a friend. Once it was even written, "He's surely God-send." He greeted you with two smiles, a kind heart, that's his style. Doing all he could, his blue eyes said, "I care."
His favorite of all titles was "family man." A devoted husband of 62 years, he loved his family. In the neighborhood he was well known for having a great yard. Grandkids think he was the best of butterfly hunters. He was No. 1 on many lists of best friend, confidant and for my list, "No. 1 Daddy, best ever."
A private service will be held at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas. Condolences online at www.harpertalasekfh.com.
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Dad- This morning checking e-mails, I saw your guestbook invite. Not a day goes by without me wondering all about you and Mom. I miss you every day. I try to make the right choices as only you did. Loved you then, love you more now. Although I must admit, I never imagined to love somebody so much as I love you!
Connie Shirazi-Anderson
Daughter
April 28, 2020
I was born in Windsor Ontario and have four siblings. Dr. Anderson delivered all of my mothers babies and he was our family doctor. Our family has very fond memories of him and he provided us with great care! My aunt who still resides in Windsor let my mother know of his passing. He will be missed by many!
Susan Toth
September 15, 2013
Dr.Anderson or T.A. as I called him as a child back in Windsor was the most wonderful doctor I have ever had in my life.He was my doctor most of the time he was in Windsor and cared for me during my many childhood problems and delivered my children too.We always loved to see him he was a kind and special man. Have thought of him many times over the years. Bless you all for sharing him with his patientsand Bless him for his kindness.
Donna Haas/Drouillard
May 5, 2013
Life can only be understood backwards, yet must be lived forward. Miss you Daddy xox
May 5, 2013
I never got to meet this wonderful man but from reading the wonderful obituary about his life, I must say that I wish that I did! I too am a Windsorite and now living in Texas! Whoever wrote the beautiful words of their father amazed me and I only hope that one day that I have lived a life so rich and so full as to be spoken of as well. You were all truly blessed with this man!
Heidi Slaughter
May 4, 2013
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