Obituary of Chuck Anderson

Charles E. Anderson Charles "Chuck" E. Anderson passed away on 22 June 2009 surrounded by his devoted family. Son of Dr. and Mrs. Arvid E. Anderson, he was born June 21, 1924 in Hoquiam, WA. "Skipper", as he was affectionately called by his eight grandchildren and one great-grandson, graduated from Hoquiam High School in June 1942. Chuck spent a year at the University of Oregon before entering the U.S. Navy V-12 program, earning a commission as an Ensign at Columbia University. He served through WWII on Patrol Craft (sub chaser), after which he returned to the University of Oregon to earn his Bachelor of Science degree. Recalled to duty with the Navy at the outbreak of the Korean War, he served as the Executive Officer on the USS Pinola (ATA-206) stationed in San Diego. It was during this time that Lieutenant Anderson contracted polio, leading to his medical retirement from the naval service. Returning to Olympia following his discharge, Chuck began a successful career in real estate, ending up as owner of Olympia Real Estate. He subsequently focused his energy on earning the designation of MAI, Member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, and beginning a new appraisal business, Charles Anderson and Associates. Chuck become well recognized nationally and held numerous national positions in the Appraisal Institute. He was a Director of Emeritus of Olympia Federal Savings & Loan Association having served for thirty years as a Director. Chuck was a long serving member of the Olympia Rotary Club, and his family was very active in the Student Exchange program, and they continue to enjoy the international friendships cultivated by these exchanges. Skipper loved boating and sharing with his children and grandchildren his intimate knowledge of the local waters, gained by his lifetime of cruising from Puget Sound to Alaska. When declining heath forced him to give up his own boat, he and Lynn continued to enjoy roving the world oceans completing 10 World Cruises. In 1971, he served as Commodore of the Olympia Yacht Club and was instrumental in the purchase of the Yacht Club's outstation, Island Home. Chuck was dearly loved by his wife of 60 years, Lynn; his daughter, Nancy Day and her husband Jack and their children, Chad and Crissie; his daughter Barbara Cleveland and her husband, Rivers and their children, Todd, Brooks, Scott, Graham and grandson Hudson; his son Charlie and his wife, Kim and their children Grant and McCall. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, in Olympia, which will be followed by a celebration of Chuck's remarkable life at the Olympia Yacht Club. Memorial donations may be made to: Northwest Parkinson's Foundation 400 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98040