Andrew August Anderson, age 93, passed away in Littleton on June 6, 2022. He was Born on June 13,1928 to Edna and Phillip Anderson in Fort Morgan, CO. The family then moved to Golden CO where he graduated from high school.
As soon as he was eligible to join the war effort in WWII, he enlisted in the Navy and served a cook at Yorba Linda Island, CA. At the end of the war, he was honorably .discharged but soon enlisted in the Naval Reserves and in 1980 he transferred to the Seabee Reserves. He ended his military service in 1983 achieving the final rank of Senior Chief Petty officer.
Andy married Patricia Anderson on September 11,1952 whom he met while working at the Federal Center in Denver. Their long and happy marriage produced three children, Scott Alan, Shari Lyn, and Gary Duane Anderson. Always a family man, he joined his son's in the Boy Scouts and daughter in the Job's daughters. During their 56 years of marriage, Andy and Pat spent many happy days camping, water skiing, and traveling in the US and abroad. They made many friends while active in the RV Roamers and the Over the Hill Gang RV groups. After Pat's death in 2008, he met his second love, Iris Dahlberg.sharing 14 happy years together.
Andy was also active in his church, serving many years as Deacon and Treasurer at Mountain View Community Church.
Andy has been an active Mason since 1952. He was in both the York and Scottish Rites achieving the 33rd Degree, the highest honor in Scottish Rite Masonry. He was also a member of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Andy served for many years as the lodge secretary and as Worshipful Master.
Andy is survived by his son Scott and Scott's wife Laura, their 2 daughters Carolynn and Michelle and his great granddaughter Haleigh Anderson and daughter Shari and her husband Andres Boesel.
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