Obituary of Terry Andersen

Terry Andersen, 74, passed away September 15, 2020, in Olympia, Washington, his home of 41 years.  He was born August 28, 1946, to John Andersen and Jeanette Tulley in Santa Monica, California.

 

Terry married Debe Walker on October 22, 2005, in Olympia.  He owned/operated Terry Andersen Trucking. 

 

Terry played the double bell euphonium in the American Legion Band for 55 years, as well as playing in other community bands.  He also loved singing, and sailing.  He belonged to the Olympia Yacht Club and was a former Fleet Captain Sail.  He was a member of Olympia First Baptist Church.

 

Terry is survived by his wife, Debe Andersen; sons, Jeff Burmood, Johannes Andersen (Joanna), David Andersen (Marissa), Eric Andersen, and Zachary Andersen; five stepsons; 11 grandchildren; mother, Jeanette Tulley; brothers, Douglas “Rip” Andersen, and Tyghe “Tiger” Andersen; and sisters, Samantha Andersen and Cindy Andersen.  He was predeceased by his father, John Andersen.

 

Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020, 11:00 a.m. and will be streamed on Olympia First Baptist Church Facebook Live.

 

Memorial donations may be made to Olympia First Baptist Church, 904 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501, https://fbcolympia.org/; or the American Legion Band,

 

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