1932 – 2012
Bill Anderson, 80, of Ramona, passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2012, with his wife and family by his side. Bill was born in New Castle, PA, on February 11, 1932, to Edward and Vemetta Anderson. He was a long time resident of Ramona.
Bill was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Ramona High in 1950. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952.
Bill met the love of his life, Norma Jean Leigh, in December 1953. They were married on May 23, 1954, and celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary last May. Bill worked as a truck driver until retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Temple. In recent years he loved working on his model trains.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife, Norma; their three children, Phyllis (Bill) Kelly, Edward Anderson and Lori Anderson (Randy); sister, Patricia Stangl; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister in law, Nancy Moore; and a niece and two nephews.
He was the best husband, father, grandfather, and friend anyone could ask for! He had an infectious smile that brought joy to all those who were blessed to have met him. We shall greatly miss him, but Heaven is a better place for his going.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 2pm at the home of his son, Ed.
Interment will be at Miramar National Cemetery.
Contact Ed or Norma Anderson for more information: 760-703-9768 or 760-419-1950 or [email protected].
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Our condolences to you. May you find comfort in these words. Psalm 147:3
November 21, 2012
To the Anderson family please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. William will be greatly missed. May the family draw comfort from God at this time of grief. Psalms 55:22
Mel Smith
November 14, 2012
Norma and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. We want you to know your family has our most sincere sympathy. His presence will always be with you through his memories.
Bob & Janice Temple
Bob & Janice Temple
November 7, 2012
Bill was always kind, polite, ready to smile and thoughtful. We met when we were in eighth grade in Mrs. Hannigan's class in Ramona elementary School. There weren't many of us in Ramona then in 1945--I think around 3,000. He was always a bright light and one of "the good guys" all through school. My husband, Bud Pepper knew and liked him very much as well. We wanted to send love and blessings to the family at this time and know that there are many on "the other side" who are joyous to be with him again!
Theanne(called Toni now) Stevens Pepper
November 4, 2012
I am sorry for your loss and he was always a good neighbor.I pray the Lord will wrap the family in His love.
Deborah McKinstry
October 26, 2012
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