Richard Lee Anderson
January 14, 2017
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Richard Lee Anderson, 75, passed away January 14, 2017. Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter at 12:30 p.m.
Dick was born March 15, 1941 in Des Moines, IA to Robert and Myra (Martin) Anderson. He joined the United States Navy and served for 20 years. Dick first served as a 1st Class Foundry Moulder and the remaining 10 years as a 1st Class Deep Sea Diver. After retirement from the Navy in 1977, Dick worked for Eagle Iron Works in Des Moines as a pattern maker and retired again after 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Anderson; children, Kelli (Rick) Reeves and Mark Anderson; six grandchildren; and sister, Lonna (Frank) McCammond. Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Fleet Reserve Association www.FRA.org.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Natalie Book-Sangster
01/26/2017
Kelli and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how difficult it is to lose someone so close to you. Kelli - give your Aunt Lonna a big hug from me and ask her to give you one back.
Linda Schaefer
01/18/2017
My love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I treasure all the wonderful memories of our families time together in Guam and all of the reunions since. God bless you and your family!
Patricia Kerr
01/18/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick grew to be like another big brother to me, and a special friend. I will miss him greatly, and I will think of him every time I make the pecan pies he loved.