Obituary of Dennis Merlin Anderson

DENNIS MERLIN ANDERSON Dennis Merlin Anderson died May 8, 2009 while on a fishing trip in Eastern Oregon. Dennis was born on September 20, 1944 in Graceville, MN and moved with his family to Washougal, WA in 1952, where he lived until his death. Dennis began working at the Crown Zellerbach paper mill in Camas after graduating from Washougal High School in 1962 and worked there until his retirement. Dennis had a great love for his family and friends and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Dennis is survived by his mother, Mildred Anderson of Lyle, WA; son, Darrin Yvonne Anderson-Cox; fiancé, Norma Estrera, the Philippines; sisters, Marilyn John Chalstrom and Beverly Anderson; brothers, Bill Karen, Dale Leta and Kenny Karen Anderson and 23 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Merlin Anderson. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, May 22 at 11am at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, Portland, OR Office @ 380 SE Spokane #110, Portland, OR 97202. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.