Loren Anderson

SALEM ~ Loren Anderson, age 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at Salem hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2010 with family by his side. Loren was a member of Salem First Church of the Nazarene where he served faithfully over his lifetime. Loren served in the Merchant Marines during WWII on the ship SS Samuel Gompers where he survived a torpedo attack from a Japanese submarine. Loren then pastored churches in Gibson City, Moweaque, and Stonington, IL and then followed his passion to teach by becoming a science teacher at Glenbard East High School in Lombard, IL. Loren obtained his doctorate of Science Education and then was nicknamed “Doc Anderson”. Loren retired to Salem, Oregon and continued teaching at Christian Center and Salem Academy. His teaching career totaled 40 years.

Loren joins his beloved wife of 62-years, Juanita Anderson, who passed away on February 23, 2010. Loren is survived by his children; Cheryl Anderson, Charles & Bonita Anderson, Byron & Bonnie Anderson, and Valerie & Paul McCallum, and daughter-in-law Cynthia Anderson. He is further survived by 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31 at Belcrest Memorial Park, 1295 Browning Avenue South, Salem, Oregon. Friends and family are welcome. Donations can be made in his honor to Salem First Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.