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David Anderson '61 January 27, 2023 11:12 AM updated: January 27, 2023 11:35 AM

David W. Anderson 

October 14, 1939 – November 29, 2022

David Walter Anderson, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, at the age of 83 after a short battle with cancer.

David was born in Mercedes, Texas, on October 14, 1939 to Jessie and Walter Anderson. He and his older brother Jerry were raised in Weslaco, Texas among groves of citrus trees.

David graduated from Texas A&M University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. It wasn’t until the end of his sophomore year that David learned that because of the loss of his right thumb in a hunting accident at age eleven, he would be unable to receive a commission in the Air Force as planned. But he continued to serve as a proud member of the Corps of Cadets and became a member of the Ross Volunteers Honor Guard.

David enjoyed a 34 year career with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. His time at DuPont led him to Amarillo, Little Rock, San Antonio, Houston, and Jacksonville. It was in Amarillo where David met the love of his life, Sue Ann Washburn. They were married in Dallas in 1964 and were together for their 58th wedding anniversary on November 28. David adored and admired Sue Ann – they were absolutely the best of friends.

A few years after they were married, the couple welcomed their first child, Eric, and later, Mark. David’s sons were his pride and joy and he was a devoted, hands-on Dad who always put his family first. He was extremely active in coaching his boys in their various sports and introduced them to some of his favorite hobbies, like hunting and golf.

Upon retirement in 1995, David and Sue Ann moved to Lakeway, Texas. Throughout their retirement, the couple enjoyed boating on Lake Travis as well as cruising and traveling with good friends to places near and far. It was during this time when God blessed David and Sue Ann with two beautiful daughters-in-law and later five remarkable grandchildren who all know David affectionately as Pop.

David will be remembered for his positive outlook on most everything. He possessed a great sense of humor and loved telling a funny joke, sharing a good story, or sending out amusing and informative emails. He always looked forward to his Wednesday mornings with the Men’s Breakfast Club and Sunday mornings at Lakeway Church. David had a sincere thirst to expand his knowledge of God’s Word and ways and did so with those in his Seekers Bible Study and in the Rooted Series.

When David was diagnosed with cancer, it was his faith that sustained him, and his family and friends who ministered to him. David never lost his calm, good-natured temperament and when the end came, David was ready to move on and meet his Maker with absolute peace in knowing where he was going.

David is survived by his wife, Sue Ann; son Eric and his wife Kelley; son Mark and his wife Julie; his grandchildren, Luke (22), Ellie (21), John Austin (21), Katie (18) and Wells Anderson (18) and, his brother, Jerry Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeway Church in David’s name.

 



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