Dear Brothers,
The role of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason of Seaport Lodge No. 7 and member of the Portland Valley Scottish Rite, Brother Howard Anderson, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of the Craft and with them he has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use and traveled to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns.
“Anderson, Howard 92 Oct. 14, 1922 Aug. 10, 2015 Howard was one of three children born to Axel and Elisabeth Anderson in Astoria, where he was raised. He often recalled fond memories of growing up in Astoria and spending time on the Columbia River with his father who was in charge of the United State Light House Service based at Tongue Point. He served our country in WWII as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, in charge of an amphibious landing craft and tank platoon in the South Pacific for which he received a citation of meritorious service. After the war he returned to Oregon and Oregon State where he met the love of his life and future wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Joy Springsteen, who preceded him in death after 56 years of marriage. He spent most of his working career in the insurance industry with several brokerage firms. He was a lifelong mason. Howard was an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman and led his children to love our great outdoors. He especially enjoyed helping children learn about the joy of fishing through his association with Northwest Steelheaders. He is survived by his son, William H. Anderson, M.D.; daughters, Marsha Henry, Sally Turchetta, Patricia Anderson, Carol Adams and Nancy Hay; beloved grandchildren, Bill and Sam Henry, Michael and Matthew Anderson, Lisa Turchetta, Stuart Adams and Charlie Hay; and nephew and niece, Russell and Lisa Hickman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Florence; and brother, Russell.”
He joined the Portland Valley in 2004.
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