Memorial
Paul Anderson, 98, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 20 at Living Center West. Visitation will be held from Noon to 1 PM on Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Bonnie Koeppen officiating.
Paul Anderson was born on April 16, 1916 to Frank and Elva Myers Anderson in Bertram, Iowa. Paul graduated from Washington High School in 1934. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He was stationed at the Pentagon in Washington, DC from 1942 to 1946. Paul was united in marriage to Dorothy Tilton on April 23, 1941 in Marion, Iowa. She passed away in 2009. He worked for Montgomery Ward and Sears as a tire salesman for 40 years. Paul enjoyed gardening, family vacations, playing cards, and especially spending time with his family. Paul was a founding member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. He will always be remembered for being a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Kerry) Hansen of Cedar Rapids and Judy (Bruce) Norden of Bettendorf; grandchildren, Alissa Cripe, Tara Norden, Austin Norden, and Erin Hansen; great grandchild, Aiden Cripe; and his sister, Mary Bozanek of Cedar Rapids.
Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy; his parents; 2 sisters; and 1 brother.
Paul’s family would like to extend many thanks to all nurses, friends and family who gave him support and showed him kindness. Also a special thanks to the staff and residents at Evergreen Estates I.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4700 Johnson Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.