Peter Anderson Obituary

Peter Glen Anderson died peacefully at his home in The Woodlands Sunday morning, March 17, 2013 concluding a three-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Peter was born in Houston on

April 5, 1962 to Dorothy and Robert Anderson.

The family moved to Bryan, Texas in 1967. Peter graduated from Bryan High School in 1980 and from Texas A&M in 1986. Peter met his future wife, DeeAnn, at Bryan High School. They married in December 1986 shortly before DeeAnn's graduation from A&M.

While working for Southwestern Bell Corporation (1986 to 1995) Peter earned an MBA degree from The University of Houston and then began a new career in management consulting with Ernst & Young. During the next 17 years he continued in management consulting with Deloitte & Touche, again with Ernst & Young, SAIC and KPMG. For five years he also volunteered as an advisor to the MBA program at the TexasA&MMaysSchool of Business,

Peter is survived by his wife DeeAnn, their daughter Stephanie (A&M Class of 2013), his parents Dorothy & Bob, his sister Jane Young and husband Rich of Fort Worth, DeeAnn's parents Mel and DonnaDee Chastain of Manhattan, Kansas, a brother-in-law Scot Chastain and wife Jennifer of Simi Valley, California, nephew Matt Young and wife Amanda of College Station, nephews Jack Chastain and Carson Chastain of Simi Valley, and a niece Kate Roddy and husband Gavin of Temple, Texas and grand nephew Thatcher Roddy of Temple, Texas.

Peter has donated his body to the Methodist Hospital Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in support of the Nursing Excellence Fund for Jones 10 at The MethodistHospital with donations sent to The MethodistHospital Foundation, P.O. Box 4384, Houston, TX77210-4384.

A memorial service giving thanks for Peter's life will be held Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00am at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, Texas.

Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Mar. 19 to Apr. 1, 2013.
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To the family, during this very sad time, please continue to lean on the "God of All comfort" 2nd COR 1:3-4.

March 31, 2013

So sorry to hear of Peter's death. May God grant you comfort, strength and healing, and may the memories of Peter sustain you until you meet again.

Doug & Mary VonFeldt

March 27, 2013

I just happened to look at The Eagle tonight. Bob and Dorothy, my heart goes out to you. May God bless you with strength and peace during this sad time. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.

Flowayne Drew

March 26, 2013

May God bless and keep you and your family in His care now and forever. You are in my Prayers.

Debbie Holladay

March 24, 2013

Our love and prayers are with all of Peter's families and friends. Church friends of Bob and Dorothy, Sherrell and Richard Phelps. College Station, TX

March 23, 2013

DeeAnn - My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My God give you comfort and peace beyond all understanding! RIP Peter!

Karen Dodgen Zabcik

March 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a GREAT guy and he will be missed by all.

Pete Garcia

March 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss; I know that the past few years have been trying for your family. My you be blessed with the strength and courage.

Susan Pritchard-mccoy

March 22, 2013

God bless you DeeAnn. You have been a saint. Pete is in an awesome place now. He will always hit the swimming pool when jumping off the roof of the old Sul Ross house, never be questioned why we “borrowed” signs from lake Summerville for the dorm room, not have to explain why my dog tore a hole in the Anderson's tent while we were out ringing door bells in the middle of the night, , etc. I only hope that I can be half of the father, husband, Christian that Pete was. Let's all have a party when we meet up with him in a few years!

Jay Skrivanek

March 21, 2013

It was an honor to play alongside Peter in the Viking Band and Stage Band. If he had a bad day, you never knew it, always with a smile on his face. May God pour out His grace and mercy on Peter, his family and to all who loved him.

Kary Gentry

March 21, 2013

It was an honor to play alongside Peter in the Viking Band and Stage Band. He was always fun to be around. I don't ever think I saw a frown on his face. May God grant His grace and mercy to his family and to all who loved him.

Kary Gentry

March 21, 2013

I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Chris Velie

March 21, 2013

Prayers for your family as you go through this terrible time of grief and loss. I was a classmate and in band with Peter and remember him as a leader in everything he did. I followed your blog when he was first diagnosed and from that gathered that he faced his illness with dignity and grace also. May God bless and keep you.
Becky Mullins Pool

Becky Mullins Pool

March 21, 2013

I pray for peace and comfort for Peter's family. We went to school together and grew up in the same neighborhood. We spent a lot of afternoons riding our bikes in "the trails." What a great guy! I know he will be missed.

Ken Maniord

March 21, 2013

I went to school with Peter. He was always so kind and polite. May God bless his family with strength and comfort during this diddicult time. RIP Peter.

Becky Blinka-Marks

March 21, 2013

Pete was great kid in school, so it comes as no surprise that he continued to lead his life as a shining example for the rest of us. May God grant comfort, grace and peace to your family during this most difficult time.

Robby Bounds

March 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of Peter's family and friends. I went to school and was in the band with him. He was a good friend, always nice and smiling. Peace be with you.

Peter Rocha

March 21, 2013

I have been thinking about Peter and the Sul Ross days...we had such a close group of friends back then. He was a good man, father and husband. You are all in my prayers

Jerry Boedeker

March 21, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Ellis-Donovan

March 21, 2013

Dee Ann,

I am so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. Praying for your family in this time of loss. Peter was a wonderful person. May god give you and your family the peace and comfort you need to get through these tough times.

Teresa (Cabrera) Wyatt

March 21, 2013

DeeAnn,
Words cannot express to you and your daughter how sorry I am for the loss your husband and best friend. I have kept you in my prayers since the first time I heard of Peter's illness, because I know how difficult that journey can be. Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!

Andrea Wenck-Hanner

March 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I was a classmate of Peter and he was a awesome guy. Carol (Matcek) Smith and Craig Smith

March 21, 2013

I am so sorry for the lost of your loved one. I too have lost someone dear to me in death not to long ago, so I know how you feel. I too but at (Act24:15) It gave me the needed strength to keep my head up high I look toward the future that has many prizes soon to come.

March 20, 2013

My condolences to your family during this time of grief.

March 20, 2013

Stephanie, you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. You were so strong at work--your mom should be so proud of you. You will be missed by ALL of us at Surgicare. Pat Myers

March 20, 2013

DeeAnn and Stephanie - Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. Love to you both - Suzie and Lauren Lenfant

March 20, 2013

I have to agree with Miles...Pete was a stand-up guy. I have fond memories of our time together while in high school. Blessings to you during this time.

Jose A Grimaldo Jr

March 20, 2013

My heart goes out to the whole Anderson family. I can't imagine a finer son, brother, husband , father and friend ... than Pete. I am blessed to have known Peter and will cherish the memories of our friendship.

Miles Ouren

March 19, 2013

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