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Peter ANDERSON Obituary

Born on January 18th, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, to Jesse and Mary Rose Anderson, Peter Joseph Anderson passed away on July 15th, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. A graduate of Gonzaga Preparatory High School, Peter went on to attend college and received a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University. On March 21st, 1970, he married Patricia Ann Owens in Tacoma, Washington. Peter served 11 years in the U.S. Army Reserves and also worked as a switchman for the BNSF Railroad Company. Peter was a Renaissance Man who loved the arts, literature, science, camping, outdoor sports, music, philosophy, economics, history, and Gonzaga Basketball. He travelled the world, living a life of intellectual and physical adventure and found joy at every turn in the road. Among his final words were, "I'm really curious about what happens next." Peter is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Elizabeth Weller; son, William Anderson; granddaughters, Mila Rose Weller, Cleo Iris Weller, Remi Violet Weller, Eliette Lily Anderson, and Marlowe Rose Anderson. The Memorial Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 25th, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, located at 330 E. Boone Avenue, in Spokane, Washington. To leave condolences for the family, visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jul. 20, 2025.

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Jack Larsen

July 21, 2025

Worked with Pete for many years. Was an exceptional human being who cared about everybody

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July 21, 2025

I took care of Pete these last several years and I am so heart broken to hear of his loss. My condolences to his lovely wife and family.

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Todd Anderson

July 21, 2025

I'm sorry for your loss of Pete. My name is Todd Anderson and I had the pleasure of working with him at Yardley. It´s been years ago, but I´ll always remember him. He was a nice guy, always "cool", and well spoken. It made me feel good when I could get him to smile! I looked up to him and always enjoyed having him around. R.I.P. Petey!

Larry W Pinkley

July 21, 2025

I always found Pete's opinions interesting; he was a great guy, and I'm happy to have known him during our time on the railroad. Take care, Pete, on the other side.

K

July 21, 2025

Thank you for your service Sir.

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