Gene Eldon Anderson Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Memorial Chapel

Gene Eldon Anderson

10/10/1929 - 10/26/2016

Obituary For Gene Eldon Anderson

Gene was the son of Oscar and Agnes Anderson. Gene grew up on a farm, in Molalla, Oregon with his brother and four sisters.

He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War in a MASH unit where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class. After his service he attended the University of Portland. Subsequently he began working for Mansfield Tire company in Denver, Colorado where he met his future wife Dorothy.

Gene and Dorothy married in 1962 in Denver and moved to the Bay Area, finally settling in Fremont where they have lived for the past 49 years.

Gene was a Farmer's Insurance agent for 28 years. After retirement, he worked at Fremont Chapel of the Roses and Fremont Memorial Chapel for 24 years. He was a member of the Elks, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, YMCA, and Lions Club, where he was a past president. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

Gene enjoyed skiing, golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and working out at the gym. Gene was an active parishioner of 49 years at Corpus Christi Parish in Niles.

Gene is survived by his loving wife Dorothy and his children: Lynn, Craig, and Scott; daughter-in-law Tonee; granddaughter Oriana; and sisters: Helen, Margaret, Marilyn, and Joanie.

Family and friends whose lives Gene touched are invited to a celebration of Gene's life on Saturday, November 5th, 1pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Inurnment will be at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in Seaside, CA. Donations may be made in memory of Gene to Corpus Christi's St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Services

5 Nov

Celebration of Life

01:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

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10/01/2021

Andrew DeBrito

I've been talking with Gene since I started in Real estate and he was always such a nice and kind person to talk to. For someone like myself being younger in the business it is tougher to break in with people and Gene was one of my first owners that I got to do a property valuation for. Gene would always crack me up talking about his old ski trips and I'd usually catch him as he was getting ready to head to the cemetery where he'd donate his time as he always said, "I like to keep busy." He had a sense of humor that I came to enjoy along with his positive outlook on life. I'll miss catching up with him and I'm sure he'll be missed by family and friends. Godspeed Gene Anderson you were a great man.
10/01/2021

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10/01/2021

Margaret M. Branson

I have located a couple dozen photos and will gladly share of my beloved brother. I had so hoped he could come north to do some snow-shoeing. I thought maybe he should not ski after his leg incident. I will so miss my brother - His very saddened sister Margaret
10/01/2021

Sara Rusmisel

My Condolences to the Anderson Family. Lynn is a life long friend of mine, and I loved how our fathers became great friends and ski buddies. I will miss his stories. He was always up for a good chat.

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