April 18, 2019

Dear Dad

It has been a year since we have seen your face or heard your voice.  During that time we have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, and holidays with a piece of our hearts missing.  Our lives are so much quieter without you here.

I hope that you realize how much you were loved, and how proud I have always been of you.  How proud I was to be your daughter.  You overcame so much in your life, and we never doubted your love or commitment to us.

I truly hope that our lives and our families give you the pride and honor that you deserve.

Love always
Debbie

I think sometime we like to think  things will last forever, and we take for granted  how precious time is. Grandpa, you were a role model to me for what it looks to truly love others, serve God, work hard, and have lots of fun at the same time. I will never forget how  you loved me and all the adventures you took me on, and all the stories you told me. I hoped to go  on more and hear more of the stories, but I will have to wait just a little bit longer for that. I love you and miss you.   Nathan

In some ways, it feels like the end of an era. I’ve been blessed to have lived over 30 years with all 4 of my grandparents. I not only got to know them, but they’ve each played an integral part in my life. I realized pretty early on what a rarity that is. We lost my Grandpa Anderson last week, and I am so thankful for the many years of memories I got to share with him. Through his life he taught me the power of commitment through his nearly 61 years of marriage in which he never once took off his wedding ring (he married at 19, my grandma at 15!), he showed me the importance of hard work, and he demonstrated to me the value of studying God’s word every day. Most importantly, his “rough around the edges” self is the perfect example of how God is always working behind the scenes and can use anyone to accomplish His purposes. It’s going to be different without all 4 of my grandparents here, but we know that though he is no longer with us, he is not gone. I’m thankful for all the time I was able to know the love of my grandfather, and I’m thankful to know I’ll see him again one day. 💙


April 22
Fair winds and following seas sailor. Thank you for your service. Buckeye, Arizona

April 23
Cora 
our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will so miss Woodie. 

Over 50 yrs ago now, but remember it like it was yesterday, I was about 10 when my dad took me to Woodies work and we rode in one of the trucks Woodie drove I thought it was the biggest thing in the world.  10 yrs after that I got my first job as a mechanic on fork lifts, I had no tools to do the work, Woodie called and said he had some tools I could have.  To this day I still have them and think of him every time I use them.  I'll never forget the day my wife Linda and I work driving down Hoover Rd and I saw 2 people walking down the street,  I told Linda, "looks like a couple of farmers" to my surprise after passing them had to take a second look it was Cora and Woodie.
He will be missed.

Just a few words....I am very proud to say that Woodie was a good friend of mine! He taught me a lot. But most important,   “and I’ll tell you another thing”.
Stan Stanhope

Cindy,
Thinking of you at this difficult time.   Sending my sympathy and prayers.  May God Bless your family, and may beautiful memories sustain you.

Sincerely,
Theresa Bills

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Woodrow "Woodie" Anderson

April 24, 1938 – April 18, 2018

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