William Y ""Willie"" Anderson

I'm proud to say that when the Anderson family came to Chicago, they moved into a house next door to my father, grandmother, and grandfather, one that was built by my grandfather, William Donaldson. He didn't charge them any rent for several years, until they got on their feet. I'm proud of my Grandpa Donaldson's generosity, although he unfortunately died long before I was born. I'm also proud of my dad, (Gene Donaldson's) five years of service in the Navy during WWII. Finally, I'm proud of...

I am proud to say this wonderful man was my Uncle. Some of my fondest memories of childhood are those of my time spent with my Uncle Bill, Auntie Lois and my cousins. As I sit here and read about how amazing a man he really was, all I remember is how he made me laugh and how loved he made me feel. Love to all of you.

Willie had the greatest sense of humor I have every encountered. Believe everyone he ever met was lifted up in spirit, with the exception of one Spitfire pilot. Recall being pinned into my roadside bushes by the front of a sports car (Willie used to live north of me on the Fox River in Mchenry) bearing Willie and his beautiful wife. He truly was irrepressible.
Bill (William) Nye

Willy and Lois were always the hit of any parties we had, and I shall never forget either of them..I bowled with Lois for years and she was as dear a wife as you will ever know...they were perfect for each other. God Bless You Lois, I'm hurting with you...he was some kind of guy...wonderful, and I thank him for his service to all of us. Hug's to you, Lois.

May 12, 2011
Memories of Willie, if you listened to my father Manny Peck, would fill several volumes. Unfortunately my father passed away a few years ago and took most of the stories with him. My personal thoughts about Willie are short for I only met the man on a few occasions. One afternoon while trapped in Scotsdale Arizona with little to do but rent a car and see the sights. I wound up at the Champlain Fighter Aces Museum at Falcon Field. Wandering through and admiring the aircraft...