Anderson, Arthur Swan 1922-2018

ANDERSON, WALDECKER, THAYER

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:29

Arthur Swan Anderson
1922 - 2018

Arthur went home to be with his Savior on February 6, 2018, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life is pending at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Please, in lieu of flowers, and as an expression of sympathy, memorials may be designated to Arthur's family, in his name.

Arthur Swan Anderson, 95, was born July 1, 1922, in Freeport, Illinois, son of Arthur E. and Thelma Mae (Waldecker) Anderson. He was a high school graduate and received a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Economics from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. Arthur had severed his country with the United States Navy, during World War II.

On June 27, 1948, Arthur and Barbara Thayer were united in marriage in Savana, Illinois. Arthur was employed by the Maytag Company in Newton, retiring after 40 ½ years of service, in 1987 as a manager. Arthur enjoyed his family, and was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Newton.

Arthur is survived by his sons: Robert "Bob"(Dr. Marcie) Anderson in Omaha, NE, James (Heidi) Anderson and John Anderson; all of Phoenix, AZ; his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister Jean Wurtzel of Freeport, IL; his brothers: Robert Anderson of Freeport and James Anderson of Davenport, IA; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Henry and Jane Thayer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara on October 28, 2012; and his son Tom Anderson. ~ The Pence Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa Tues 06 Feb 2018