ANDERSON, R. David "Andy", passed on to his heavenly home on May 12, 2023. Andy was born in Dante, Va. on November 22, 1925, the son of Harvey and Suda Anderson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Amanda; his son, Robert; and second wife, Joan. He is survived by his brother, John; his son, Donald; stepdaughter, Deborah; daughter-in-law, Nancy; two grandsons, Ryan, Matthew and his wife, Nicole, and their daughter, Riley.

Mr. Anderson served with the 95th Infantry Division, Company L, 377rd Infantry Regiment during WWII in the European theater. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy in 1947. He subsequently served as Chief Pharmacist at King's Daughters' Hospital, Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services at Ohio State University Hospital, Director of Pharmacy Services and acting administrator at Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was the first president of Virginia Society of Hospital Pharmacists, later elected president of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP). He was awarded multiple prestigious awards, ASHP Harvey Whitney Lecture Award, Outstanding Pharmacist of the Year, Hospital Pharmacist of the Year, Warren E. Weaver Service Award, and Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus by the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association.

Andy was an active member of the Waynesboro Mennonite Church where he served as a volunteer administrator, Council chairman, and in other capacities. He volunteered at St. Jude Hospital on St. Lucia, and Nazareth Hospital in Israel.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 27, 2023 at the Waynesboro Mennonite Church. Those unable to attend in person may join by Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/3644322068pwd=NStWeSsxajdZS1o0eWFYc0xramlRdz09 (Meeting ID: 364 432 2068).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International at P.O. Box 24708, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33416-4708.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 14, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for R. Anderson

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11 Entries

David Paul Cooke

May 29, 2023

I got to know Andy through the International Christian Pharmacists Association over 20 years ago.
I was a hospital Pharmacist in UK, am now retired.
I began my occasional communications with Andy at a time when my family were going through some issues regarding my wife's health.
Andy was always very supportive, and his words were of such a great help in a time of need.
A truly great man who I would have loved to have met in person.
May he rest in peace, and rise in glory.

Bill Altland

May 27, 2023

Andy was a great friend of ours before we ever met face to face. My wife and I were serving as missionary pharmacists at Hopital Albert Schweitzer in rural Haiti when we started getting letters from Andy seemingly out of the blue. He encouraged as we served at this challenging location. Andy took the time to write encouraging letters to us over a period of about 9 months as we volunteered at that very difficult place to serve. We continued our friendship through correspondence until we finally met face-to-face years later. An amazing man with a giving heart. My wife (also a pharmacist) and I greatly valued his friendship over the ensuing years. We greatly valued his encouraging letters who took the time to reach out; a man we had yet to met face-to-face. When we did finally meet, it was like a reunion. A great and giving man.

Don Marsh

May 26, 2023

I had the distinct honor of working with Andy at Williamsburg community Hospital and as the first shared clinical pharmacist between Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Staynton. Not many people know that he was actually the interim CEO of Williamsburg community Hospital when the previous CEO passed away. In that capacity as well as his role as Director of pharmacy services, and he did an outstanding job. He frequently came with his wife Joan, To our house for dinner. We were friends over for decades, and I will miss him very much.

Cindy Williams

May 23, 2023

I had the honor of knowing Andy through VSHP/ASHP and working with him after his retirement as a relief pharmacist at Home IV. Andy was truly an innovator in hospital pharmacy and the profession is better due to his contribution. Andy's passion for teaching and mentoring touched so many pharmacists that his legacy will live on.

Nadine Gilmore

May 20, 2023

I was very privileged as a pharmacy student to have Andy as a preceptor at Waynesboro Community Hospital. Andy was highly respected in the profession of pharmacy, was very innovative, and had high standards of patient care. He was a national and state leader who was ahead of his time in developing standards of practice that exist today. What was most impressive about Andy was his exceptional humility. He had a quiet and gentle spirit and did not seek credit for his hard work. I count it a great honor to have had him as a friend and colleague for many decades. I extend my prayers and sincerest sympathy to the family.

Stephen LaHaye

May 18, 2023

Heartbroken. Mr. Andy always treated me with kindness. I appreciate his supportive, gentle manner and guidance. As the father of VSHP, Mr. Andy shaped the future of hospital pharmacy practice in Virginia. We are forever in his debt.

ROGER HIRSH

May 17, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy to Andy's family. I went to Waynesboro HS, leaving in 1967. As an MCV senior pharmacy student, I did a clerkship with Andy at WCH, a very interesting experience with a great role model. He was the epitome of the gentleman pharmacist.

Gene Erb

May 15, 2023

Great and faithful man and great Pharmacist. A mentor to many.

Brian Baird

May 15, 2023

I remember Andy as a humble and extremely capable and lovely person. His service was remarkable, Andy was a real role model for those in hospital pharmacy both in Virginia and the USA.

Debbie Knight

May 14, 2023

My condolences to the Anderson family at the passing of Mr. Anderson.

Ralph E Small

May 14, 2023

A huge loss. Andy was an outstanding individual and leader in the profession of Pharmacy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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