Joseph Howard Anderson

Anderson, Joseph Howard Bay City, Michigan Mr. Anderson passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 86 years. He was born on June 13, 1924 to the late Joseph Howard and Virginia (Holland) Anderson in New Galus, New Mexico. He was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, retired as a machinist from Bay City Chevrolet and was the former financial secretary and member of U.A.W. Local 362. Joe served with the United States Army during World War II as a paratrooper. He enjoyed reading, woodworking and watching the birds. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law; Kristine VanMullekom and Susan and Dennis Cole of Bay City, one son and daughter-in-law; John and Darlene Anderson of Standish, his grandchildren, Raymond VanMullekom, Joseph (Darcee) VanMullekom, Ronald and Kim and Angie, his great grandchildren; Raymond Joseph, Tristan Daniel, Joseph Raymond, Leia Kristine VanMullekom, Ashleigh and Matthew Harder, Bradley and Destiny, Alison and Paige, two brothers and one sister; Lewis and Barbara Knack of FL, Delia King of Bay City, Clarence "Frenchy" Fostin of OH, sisters-in-law; Marion Larive and Pat Fortin of Bay City and many nieces and nephews. On December 21, 1946 he married the former Virginia Beecham and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2007. He was also preceded in death by one son-in-law; Raymond VanMullekom, one brother; Larry Fortin and one sister; Maxine Harmon. Funeral and Committal Services will take place Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (1010 33rd St. Bay City). Officiating will be Rev. Mark M. Schulz with private interment in the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, MI. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Thursday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Mr. Anderson will be taken to the church on Friday to lie in state from 10:00a.m. and until the time of service. Memorial cards for Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or Brian's House will be available at the funeral home.