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Leland Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2024.

Leland (Jerry) Jonathan Anderson passed away on April 15, 2024 with family at his side. He was 83. Jerry was born on November 28, 1940 in Rugby, ND and moved to Everett, WA as a child. He earned degrees from Seattle University and the University of Washington, where he made many friends and memories as a member of Chi Psi fraternity. In 1972 Jerry moved to California and worked for Bechtel for over thirty years. His work colleagues became some of his closest friends as they traveled the world together.

A lifelong baseball fan and golf enthusiast, "Poppi" enjoyed nothing more than providing family and friends with a great barbecue dinner, lively music, and friendly conversation. His mild manner, strong work ethic, and thoughtful generosity were inspirational to all who knew him. As a close friend said, "(He) lived life the way it was supposed to be lived. I don't think he had anything left on his bucket list."

Jerry is survived by his wife, Crystal, daughters Denna (Rob) and Rebekka, son Dan (Britt), and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann, and their two sons, Daniel and Jeffrey. Memorial donations can be made to the Bayview Community Center, PO Box 493, Bayview, ID 83803.

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Sue and Jim Harper

June 1, 2024

My husband, Jim, and Jerry met at UW and were in the same fraternity. They became fast friends and I´ve heard many stories of their exploits. I met Jerry the Christmas before our wedding and from day one he treated me with like I was a treasured little sister. I´ve loved him that way ever since and will miss the smile that always started in his eyes. Jerry was Jim´s best man at our wedding and five months later we traveled from California to Washington for his wedding. I remember him confiding to me that he was nervous about how I would handle his marriage to Crystal because Ann and I were pretty close. He needn´t have worried. All that was important to me was his happiness and as it turned out Crystal and I hit it off like we´d been friends forever, and we have enjoyed many years of fun and memories. My heart aches for her and Denna and all the family and my prayers go to God daily for their sakes. Rest in peace, Jerry. We love you.