NameClarence Anderson
Spouses
ChildrenIrene F. (1929-2003)
 Delmar L. (1921-2008)
Notes for Clarence Anderson
Delmar L. Anderson, 86, Lewiston
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Delmar L. Anderson passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, at the age of 86. He was born to Clarence and Otillia (Lundgren) Anderson March 6, 1921, at Troy. The family moved to Weippe in 1929.
Delmar attended Weippe schools and graduated from Weippe High School in 1940. He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was a World War II prisoner of war and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He married Osie Marie Thornton on Nov. 5, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash. They lived in Weippe until 1951, when they moved to Headquarters. He retired from Potlatch Corp. in 1985 and moved to Lewiston in 1987.
Delmar was a devoted and loving husband and father. He especially loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He loved to camp on the North Fork with his grandchildren as they were growing up. Later he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his special friend, Ed White.
He is survived by his wife, Osie of Lewiston; two sons, Dennis and Rene Anderson of Headquarters and Gary and Anna Anderson of Seattle; three daughters, Darlene and Bill Bolen of Weippe, Donna and Steve Snyder of Lewiston, Bonnie Anderson and her friend Frank Allen of Clarkston; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Johnson of Lewiston; a sister-in-law, Betty Anderson of Weippe; and a special sister-in-law, Karen and Brent Jameson of Lewiston. Also a foster daughter, Cindy Albright, and three foster children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Gladys Osterberg, Grace Sather, Alice Allgood and Irene Snyder; two brothers: Albert Anderson and Clifford (Kippy) Anderson.
There will be a viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday March 2, at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, at Malcom's Brower-Wann.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Gina Quesenbury Foundation, P.O. Box 506, Lewiston, ID 83501; or to a charity of your choice.
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