Capt. Frederick Irving Anderson (USAF) died Dec. 4, 2003
surrounded by his family in Morgan Hill. He was 83.
Capt. Frederick Irving Anderson (USAF) died Dec. 4, 2003 surrounded by his family in Morgan Hill. He was 83.
Anderson was born Jan. 23, 1920, to John Victor and Adeline (Finn) Anderson in Sterling, Colo. He was the loving grandson of William Finn, a veteran of the Civil War and co-founder of Wichita, Kansas.
Anderson attended Texas A&M where he majored in aeronautical and electrical engineering. He married the love of his life, Florence Kuhn, in Salt Lake City on Feb. 27, 1943. He valiantly served his country during World War II and the Cold War where he flew and navigated B-17s, B-25s, B-29s and B-47s. After numerous assignments and transfers he began his aeronautical and electrical design career with Boeing and later Lockheed Aircraft where he was assisted in the design of the B-52 Bomber and the C-130 cargo plane. Later he transferred to Lockheed Missles and Space as a nuclear and reliability engineer in which he was involved in the safety design of Polaris submarine nuclear power systems. As well, he contributed to the design of various submarine firing missiles.
While carrying out his military duties and professional career he was also the loving and supportive father of eight children which included one set of twins and triplets. Family and friends all looked forward to his wonderful meals that included large picnic outings. During any free time, he enjoyed reading, collecting stamps and his beloved clocks.
His example of kindness, devotion and love to his family and friends will live in our hearts and lives forever.
Anderson is survived byhis wife, Florence Kuhn Anderson; sons John (Donna) Anderson, Hazen (Dana) Anderson, Richard ( Angie) Anderson, Robert Anderson; daughters Frances (Pat) Merricone, Julie (Mike) Rauschnot, Mary (Hal) Cooksey, Georgia (Louis) Chadwick; and grandchildren Tracy Diaz, James Anderson, Ben Chadwick, Natalie Chadwick, Juliana Preece, Matthew Chadwick, Daniel Chadwick, Ryan Anderson,Christina Anderson,Michael Rauschnot,Kaitlyn Rauschnot, Marc Rauschnot, Hillary Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Nicole Cooksey, Jackie Cooksey, and Scott Cooksey; and Arthur Finn
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, Dec. 9, at Johnson Funeral Home. Services will begin 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec.13, at Larkin Funeral Chapel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Internment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
