George Mallory Anderson

GEORGE MALLORY ANDERSON 93, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his home. He was born December 6, 1919 in Santa Rosa, California to Mary J. and August D. Anderson. George graduated on May 29, 1935 from high school in Tuolumne, California. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II. George had various occupations including Government Surveyor, Saw Filer and Retirement Home Manager. He and Viola lived in the Canyonville - Myrtle Creek area for 45 years. George was a passionate member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars having served as Chaplain in both. He was also active in church throughout adult life serving as an Adult Sunday School Teacher and Church Deacon. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Viola Anderson; daughters Katherine Irene Robinett and her husband Bill and Donna Sue Morrell and her husband Chris; son James Mallory Anderson and his wife Kim; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 8 brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. Sister Betty Bazzell will officiate. Military Honors will follow at Roseburg National Cemetery.