Clyde William Anderson

Clyde William Anderson, 89, passed away on December 19, 2015 at Scottish Rite Park Health Center in Des Moines, Iowa. In agreement with Clyde’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A service celebrating Clyde’s life will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private committal services will take place at a later date at the Slater, Iowa Municipal Cemetery.

Clyde was born December 24, 1925 in Webster City, Iowa to Clyde L. and Mable (McKee) Anderson. The family moved to Clarinda, Iowa when he was a young boy and he graduated from Clarinda High School in 1943. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 1946 and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. He met the love of his life while attending Iowa State and Clyde and Joyce Gunderson were married on December 22, 1946. They have one son, Kent William. On December 22, 2011 they celebrated 65 years of marriage together. They have lived their entire lives in the state of Iowa including Westside, Everly, Davenport, Johnston and Des Moines.

After serving in the U.S. Navy in W.W. II, Clyde pursued a career in education, teaching mathematics for 41 years (Westside, Everly, Davenport and Des Moines), with the last 25 years at Roosevelt High School. He was a life member of the DMEA, ISEA, and the NEA. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist church for over 60 years and an active member of the Win Sum Sunday School Class. Upon retirement, both Clyde and Joyce volunteered at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where they delivered patient mail. As a Father, Clyde was active in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a loyal fan of both the Iowa and Chicago Cubs.

Clyde’s hobby was woodworking. He had a talent for fixing things, projects both large and small, and could repair and restore almost anything to working order. He enjoyed traveling and camping throughout the United States. Clyde and Joyce spent several winters in Arizona where they loved being “snowbirds” while making many new friends. He was known for his sense of humor and storytelling – consisting mostly of Ole and Lena jokes.

Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce; a son, Kent and his wife, Karen of Park Ridge, IL; sister-in-law, Marjorie Anderson of Clarinda, IA; one niece, three nephews and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde L. and Mabel Anderson; a brother, James in 2009; and a sister, Barbara Hunt in 2013.

Memorial donations may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, or to the Scottish Rite Park Good Life Fund. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

The family would like to thank the staff at Scottish Rite Park Health Center and Mercy Hospice staff for the care and concern they provided.

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