The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 14, 1963, page 6

FREDERICK H. ANDERSON

     Frederick Herman Anderson, the son of Peter and Lena Anderson, was born December 26, 1879, at Santa Rosa, Calif. He died Saturday, November 9, 1963, at North Bonneville, following a long illness.
     When he was about five years old the family moved to Klickitat County and settled in Pleasant Valley. He was educated in the local schools.
     He married Rebecca Garner, of Centerville, on November 9, 1908, who preceded him in death in 1928.
     For several years he farmed near Centerville. After that, except for a short period of time, for nearly 40 years he served as County Assessor and Treasurer, or as a deputy in various offices of Klickitat County.
     Mr. Anderson liked people and made many friends. He was a man of convictions and he had the courage of his convictions. He took an active part in organizing and building up the Goldendale Golf Club. Following the death of their mother, he devoted to himself to his two sons and their playmates. He was fond of children and his home was open to his boys and their friends. His car was often loaded with boys whom he took to the swimming pool and Blockhouse.
     For years he was a member of the Grange and he was also an active member of the Goldendale Lodge No. 31 in F&AM, the Royal Arch, Commandery and the Evergreen Chapter No. 1 order of the Eastern Star.
     He is survived by his two sons, Frederick G. of Westfield, N.J., and Robert E. of Portland, Ore.; and also by one sister, Mrs. Emma Short of Goldendale.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at Knosher Funeral Home in Goldendale, with Rev. W.N. Byars officiating.
     Interment was at Centerville Grange Cemetery.

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