Richard Arthur “Dick” Anderson
Richard Arthur “Dick” Anderson died Jan. 2, 2010, in Goldendale. He was 87.
Dick was born Oct. 7, 1922 in Millwood, to Rosaline Anderson, a nurse, and Peter Anderson, a timber faller. After graduating in forestry from Washington State University, he spent the early part of his career as a forester, later to become a teacher and a principal. He was a teacher and principal in the Hood River School District for 20 years. After retiring from teaching, he traveled with his wife Carol and eventually settled in Goldendale.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors. He hiked, camped, fly-fished, and was an ardent rock hound. He loved to travel the western United States and studied Native American culture and artifacts. He was an avid reader and Bible student, and for many years was a member of Rowena Baptist Church.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Carol and his son Douglas. He is survived by his brother Lloyd Anderson; his sons David, Daniel, Donald and Dennis; and his grandchildren Heidi, Doug, Jordan, Stephanie, Megan and Gretchen.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Rowena Baptist Church near The Dalles, Ore. A fellowship dinner will follow.
