Wilbur Waldo Anderson

Wilbur was proceeded in death by his by his wife Rosa Marie Anderson (Kiter) in 2016.

Parents, Olaf and Mattie Anderson.

Sisters, Mary Florence and Juanita.

Brothers, Claude, Melvin, and Clifford.

Daughter-in-law Karen Anderson.

Wilbur is survived by his children:

Michael Anderson – Karen

Elizabeth Anderson

Susan O’Neal– Bob

Andrew Anderson-Kim

Granddaughter Michelle Anderson-Jeff

Wilbur is also survived by his brother Kenneth Anderson.

Wilbur was born and raised on Jordan Road in Arlington Washington.

His family lived at Fortson during World War II.

During the Korean War, he joined the Navy and was stationed at Haikū Naval Radio Station on Oahu for two years, and Bremerton Naval station for two years.

Wilbur and Rose Marie married on October 5, 1956.

Wilbur was Head Saw Filer at Weyerhaeuser Mill in Everett and later for Seattle Snohomish Mill. He was highly skilled at Band Saw work and was often invited to other mills to repair their saws so the mills could run smoothly.

He was a volunteer firefighter at Getchell Fire Department #22 for 26 years. He was deeply committed to serving his community, he never missed truck duty, he faithfully attended fire and aid calls at all hours of the night while working his full-time job and raising his family.

Wilbur could build and fix anything. He built the home where he and Rose Marie lived and raised their family, he loved working outside and taking care of his home and property. He loved cutting his own firewood, which he continued to do to the age of 93.

Wilbur was a genuinely good person, devoted to his wife and family, he was honest, generous, kind, and always willing to help anyone in need.

Wilbur was a skilled and talented fisherman and clam-digger.

Wilbur and Rose Marie made 14 trips to Alaska after his retirement in 1994, they drove the Alcan highway up and the Cassiar down in their truck and trailer. They camped through out the Kenai Peninsula for three months each summer fishing for Halibut, Reds, Silvers, Kings and digging Razor Clams which they canned and froze, and then generously shared with friends and family. They made many lifelong friends during their summers in Alaska.

Wilbur was also known for making beautiful, high quality custom fishing rods which he gave to friends and family. While in Alaska he generously taught at least a thousand people how to fish for Sockeye on the Kenai River at Morgan’s Landing.

Alaska was Wilbur and Rose Marie’s special place, they both loved it there and it could be said that they had the best time of their lives there.

Wilbur passed at home within the loving care of his family.

Wilbur is truly missed every day by his children.