Gordon H. Anderson

also know as "Gordy" passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 12th, 2008. He had been lovingly cared for at Island Health and Rehab center on Bainbridge Island. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 3rd, 1927, the son of Theodore and Ida Anderson and lived almost 81 joyful years.Gordon is survived by his sister, Delores Meihack of West Point, Georgia and his brother Harold Anderson of St. Paul, Minnesota as well as his loving daughter, Wendy Danzig and her husband, Brian, and his grandchildren Jacqueline and Lauren of Bainbridge Island. He is also survived by his son, Michael Anderson and his wife Heidi, and their children Hanna and Jack of Linwood, New Jersey.At age 17, Gordon entered the navy and a few years later, once out, moved to Havre, Montana to secure a new job as a radio announcer. There, he met his future wife, Irene. They were married 55 years before Irene passed away in the fall of 2007. During half of their married life they resided in Billings, Montana where Gordon enjoyed his days as a traveling salesman for the Yellow Pages. Several of the original crew remained his friends until his passing. In 1975 Gordon and Irene moved to Spokane, Washington, where Gordon owned and operated The River City Tavern near Gonzaga University. It was a lively "hang out" for the college kids and locals alike. He also worked at Betts Oil Company of Spokane for a time prior to retirement. In 2001, they moved to Poulsbo, Washington, to be closer to Wendy, Brian, and their girls. Gordon will be remembered by all who knew him as an extremely kind, gentle, selfless and gregarious man; as his daughter often said, "He is everything that is good in this world." He saw life, even its obstacles, in a positive light. He always valued family above all else and adored and was devoted to his grandchildren. He never missed Jacqueline's soccer games at Bainbridge High School or Lauren's many ballet recitals through Bainbridge Dance Center. He made people feel important when in his presence. He will be missed greatly.In lieu of a funeral, Gordy's life will be celebrated joyously at the home of Wendy and Brian Danzig who wish to extend their gratitude to Lexi and the staff of Island Health and Rehab for their loving, attentive care of Gordon.