Patricia H. Anderson
June 13, 1927 - October 6, 2022
Obituary
Patricia Hogan Anderson
Patty Anderson passed away on October 6, 2022 in Des Moines, WA at the age of 95. She was born on June 13, 1927 to Stewart and Marie Hogan and is also preceded in death by her siblings Mary Kay and Mike. Patty graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics degree in 1948 and married James Hall Anderson the same year. They moved to Seattle the following year where he was employed at The Boeing Company for 36 years.
Patty and Jim raised their five children in Normandy Park where they made many lasting friendships and to whom she was a gracious host for get-togethers! Soon after its startup, she joined the Women Infant Children (WIC) program that was piloted as a supplemental food program aimed at improving the health of pregnant mothers, infants and children.
Following Jim’s retirement in 1986, Patty and Jim spent their winters in Palm Desert, CA playing golf and traveling. Following his death in 2002 she moved back to Des Moines and enjoyed family time.
Patty was very supportive of her children, especially assuring their academic needs and fostered a sense of independence, standing up for themselves, loyalty and kindness. She and Jim will be remembered for how they teamed to install strong virtues that will be remembered by all.
Patty is survived by her children and spouses: Fred (Peggy) Anderson, Susan (Terry) Iadanza, Mike (Becky) Anderson, Jim (Louise) and Tom Anderson. Grandchildren: Kara, Christina, Liz, Mike, Joseph, Angela, Jessi, Matt, Theresa, Riley, Stephanie, Nolan, Julia, Ryan and Jenny and 15 Great Grandchildren.
A viewing for Patty will be held on October 28th from 10-12 pm at:
Bonney Watson Washington Memorial Park
16445 International Blvd
Seatac, WA 98188
A reception will be held on October 28th at 2:30 pm at:
Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club
3583 SW 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
Donations can be made to St. Jude.
Mrs. Anderson was a wonderful lady. We will miss her! She was a pillar of strength in our neighborhood and over the years. As young hooligans roaming around from house to house, and yard to yard, she was one of the mom’s who watched over and protected us. She was a reserved woman, but could be counted on for a good laugh, wink or joke. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and friends. She expected the best out of all of us, and she was the best to those of us who got to grow up around her. I will miss my monthly calls – sharing memories and catching up. May God hold her in the palm of his hand.