Gerald Anderson
March 06, 2015
Gerald Anderson, 86, passed away March 6, 2015 at his home. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation on Wednesday, March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the funeral service on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
Gerald was born July 7, 1928 in Rockford, IL to Beatta (Nelson) and Gerald Anderson. He graduated from North High School in Des Moines and then Drake University. He became a CPA and worked in private practice with offices in Des Moines and in Clear Lake. He was a member of the Iowa Society of CPA’s, a Shriner, Reciprocity Breakfast Club, and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Gerald enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren; golfing, handball, and time spent at Clear Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan; his daughters, Sandy (Leon) Freeman, and Amy (Scott) Klinkefus; his grandchildren, Parker and Elise Freeman, and Madalyn and Elayna Klinkefus. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Edith Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS Association. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dennis Gillum
03/11/2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of a truly good man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Many memories of Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations with family, unable to give you a hug. He obviously loved his family dearly and provided for you well. Times like this make it difficult being so far from family. I pray for God's comfort for you Joan and family. God bless you.
Annette Boldridge
03/11/2015
Philippians 3:20-21 - But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Dick Mitchell
03/09/2015
Dear Joan, Sandy, and Amy...
I am extremely sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Friends, The Mitchell's
Ted Gillum
03/09/2015
God bless this dear man and his precious family. Jerry has been more than family to all of us. Know that our love and prayers of support are with you all. Really, "60" years married!! WOW, what a legacy! Jerry always made our Thanksgiving Gatherings bearable if "bingo" wasn't our bag. He always brought the little TV for us to watch college football. He's the best!! Love and miss you all.
Chris Riggs
03/09/2015
Dear Sandy and Family, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find comfort in remembering the fun, happy memories you shared as a family.
Brandon Young
03/09/2015
Tears are today's healing and memories are for Tomorrow's. May Gods loving arms surround the Anderson family holding you close and comforting you as celebrate the life of Husband, Dad, Grandpa and friend.
Jennifer (Phillips) Brouwer
03/07/2015
Dear Anderson family,
I am sending much love your way at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Gerald fondly. He was always so kind to include me as a friend of Amy's. I appreciated Gerald letting me into your home and even into your beautiful Clear Lake home. May you feel much peace and comfort at this time and always.
Love,
Jennifer (Phillips) Brouwer