Sylvia Margaret Anderson
July 25, 1931 - May 19, 2022
Obituary
Sylvia Margaret Anderson, 90, passed away peacefully on May 19th.
Sylvia was born on July 25, 1931 to William (“Mac”) & Sylvia Wiper in Grand Island, Nebraska. During the Great Depression, her family moved to Seattle in search of a better life. She attended Roosevelt High School and graduated from the University of Washington with B.S. in Education. She met Ken Anderson at a UW fraternity/sorority party in May 1950 and they married on May 18, 1952. She worked as an elementary school teacher while Ken was in the Navy, UW Medical School, and medical residency.
Sylvia is remembered as a kind hearted, caring, and welcoming person. She truly loved her family and would do just about anything for her three sons (four including Barry Celli) along with their friends. She really enjoyed vacationing and gatherings with extended family and friends. She and Ken also traveled extensively with a group of close friends throughout their life together. Sylvia had many hobbies and interests including bridge, knitting, cooking, reading, tennis, gardening (bonsai & roses) and investing. She volunteered at schools her sons attended and was a founding board member of the Roosevelt High School Foundation. She was actively involved at the Seattle Tennis Club and was one of the first female board members.
Sylvia is survived by Ken (she passed one day after their 70th anniversary); her three sons Ken (Jen), Steve (Lori), and Ric (Kaylene); nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as her brother Art Wiper (Lynda) and step sister Mary Lou Willis (Lynn).
The family is gathering privately. Memorial donations may be made to the Roosevelt High School Foundation (www.rooseveltfoundation.org).
It was always a pleasure to see Sylvia at UW Urology gatherings, where we would cross paths over the years. Her longstanding participation in the Roosevelt HS Foundation inspired me and many others to contribute. She will be missed in the Seattle community.
We are deeply saddened to learn that Sylvia had slipped away and send our deepest condolences. She was a remarkable lady, sweet, incredibly kind, warm and friendly. She graced any gathering and always made one feel welcome. We are blessed to have called her, friend. Deepest regards, Bud and Kathy Stavney
Ken, Many memories of Slyvia and you over the years. My best to you and the family.
Mac
Sylvia always brought a smile to my face. I always thought of her as my second mom when we lived in Seattle. So many wonderful memories of her and your family.