Frederick Herbert Anderson

He was the son of Frederick E. Anderson and Doris Marie Herbert Anderson, both deceased.

He is survived by his children: Tina Anderson Eckley, husband George; Annie Anderson Grauds, husband Paul; Scott Hicks; Karen Hicks; Terri Johnson, husband Kevin. Herb is also survived by his brother Carl Anderson , sister Michelle Riccardi, and favorite Aunt Anne Richards. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Herb grew up on a cattle farm in Oquawka, Illinios. It was there that he was a member of 4-H and raised his prize steer, “Bug Eye.” He often shared fond memories of growing up days on the Mississippi River.

Herb retired after a successful career with Glaxo Smith Cline, and was an award winning sales manager. He loved the outdoors and was an accomplished water skier. He purchased the “Blew By You”, a 25 foot Catalina, and learned to sail by reading an instruction book. He loved to put on his leather jacket and take off on his Harley Davidson to wherever the road took him. His favorite movies were Top Gun and Pirate’s of the Caribbean. He had quite the sense of humor and loved to prank friends and family. Learning to dance at an early age as his mother’s dance partner, he continued to dance even throughout his illness with his favorite dance partner, his wife.

Barb extends an invitation to Herb’s memorial service on Monday, October 27th at Covenant Life Presbyterian Church of America , located at 8490 McIntosh Rd. Sarasota, FL at 4:00pm. There will be a post funeral reception immediately following the service.

A big thank you to all friends, family and caregivers for all their love and support during this difficult time. Thank you to Dianne and Donna and “The Girls”. A special thanks to Tidewell Hospice.

Arrangements under the direction of Palms - Robarts Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Sarasota, FL.