February 2, 1931 – July 6, 2016
Robert T. Anderson (85) of Renton, WA passed away at his home in the early morning hours of July 6th while surrounded by his loving family. He was born the second of six children to Truman and Pearl Anderson of Portland, Oregon, where he grew up. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, in which he served from December 1950 to October 1954.
On November 22, 1958 he married Louise Koenig. Together they relocated to Seattle, WA and soon after settled in the city of Renton, where they raised four children. Robert was employed with the Boeing Company for 33 years before retiring in 1991. During his career, the family temporarily lived in both Huntsville, AL and Fort Worth, TX. Later returning to Renton where he spent the rest of his life.
Robert enjoyed both hunting and target shooting and won numerous trophies during his life for his achievements in the sport. He also enjoyed computers, amateur radio, astronomy and his dogs.
Robert leaves behind his much loved wife Louise: his brother Mitchell: his four children, David Anderson of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Warrilow with her husband Chris of Renton, Mark Anderson with his wife Toni of Sumner and Laura Lanz with her husband Mike of Bonney Lake: his seven grandchildren Jennifer, Kathryn, Samuel, Dylan, Sarah, Luke and Aubrey: and his great-granddaughter Cameryn: as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is greatly loved and missed by all.
A memorial service will be held on August 6, 2016 at 2pm at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 16015 116th Avenue SE, Renton, WA.