Donald Campbell Anderson, 73, of Easton, passed away at home, Saturday, September 17, 2011 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Born: February 24, 1938 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Donald was the son of the late Elwood C. and Evelyn Dellinger Anderson.
Personal: Donald was married to Ann Helwick Anderson, recently commemorating fifty years of marriage earlier this month. He was a 1956 graduate of Easton High School and of Penn State University in 1960. He was formerly employed by the F. W. Woolworth Company as a district manager, resigning in 1973. He owned and operated three clothing shops, Eagle Youth Centre Children’s Clothing after which he successfully pursued various financial ventures. He loved to travel and was a passionate sports enthusiast, especially of Red Sox baseball and Penn State sports, particularly football. He followed Penn State teams to both home and away games for many years. Another special interest of his was history, especially of railroads, enjoying the research for historic train locations in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. His greatest joy was following the sports activities of his beloved grandchildren and provided unending enthusiastic encouragement to all of them.
Memberships: Don was a long time member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, serving on various boards through the years. He also did various volunteer work, most recently with Project and Meals on Wheels.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Ann Louise Helwick Anderson; twin sisters, Carolyn Bloom and Virginia Gerspach and her husband, David of Easton; sister-in-law, Carol Helwick Stack and her husband, Robert of Guilford, Vermont; a son, Scott Campbell Anderson and his wife, Angela of Easton; a daughter, Kimberly Wismer and her husband, Austin of Easton; grandchildren, Scott C. Anderson, Jr., Duncan C. Anderson, Graham C. Anderson, Alexandria Wismer, Kaitlyn Wismer and Austin Wismer, Jr., all of Easton and many nieces, nephews and extended family in southwestern Virginia as well as the South Carolina shore area.
Services: A memorial service commemorating Donald’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 20th in College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton with light refreshments following. Calling hours will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Contributions: The family requests contributions be made to Safe Harbor, 536 Bushkill Dr., Easton, PA 18042 or College Hill Presbyterian Church.
Laura Dellinger Hutton
September 17, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Ann & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Heaven certainly gained a precious soul today! He was such a great person and was loved by everyone! Although I can’t be there with you physically, I will be there with you in spirit. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. Please send my love to all!
Love,
Laura
The Dewalt Family
September 18, 2011 at 6:47 am
Dear Anderson Family,
Don’s passing is so sad. He will leave a void in so many lives. Jack has great memories of timed spent with Graham and Don and your family since he was a fixture at the Anderson house while we lived there. Don has his place in Heaven and I will not be able to look at the blue sky with it’s white clouds and not think of him. I so wish I could be there, but you will be in my prayers. I pray for God’s peace and love to be with each of you.
Love to all,
Tom, Judy, Sean and Jack Dewalt
Don Souders
September 18, 2011 at 9:03 am
Anderson Family:
You have my deepest condolences. Don was a kind-hearted man who loved his family very much. I always enjoyed our discussions about local sports and Penn State. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Again, my sympathies, Don Souders
Miriam Dellinger
September 18, 2011 at 10:22 am
Ann, Virginia, Carolyn & Family,
Sorry to hear that Donald has passed away, He was a handsome man inside and out. He will be missed by all of us who cherish his memory. My heart is with all of you.
Love, Miriam
John S. Gabour
September 18, 2011 at 10:43 am
Anderson Family, Kim Mrs. Bloom,
My sincere condolences to you all, Kim your father was a very nice man whom I had the opportunity to meet several times and Mrs. Bloom I remember how highly you spoke of your brother God bless you all during these trying times but the memories you nhave of him will last a life time. “We Are Penn State” Sincerely, John Gabour
Bill & Roane Hair
September 18, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Carolyn, Ginger and Anderson family
We are both saddened to hear of your loss. Although we never met Donald, we always heard nothing but good about him. We know that he was an inspiration to Virginia O’Gorman because when she spoke of him you could see the pride on her face. Thinking of you…Bill & Roxane
Sandy Dellinger Sarratt
September 18, 2011 at 12:52 pm
So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. May God grant all Don’s loved ones the peace that only He can give, which is the the peace that passes all understanding, during this time of your sorrow.
Sean and Jean Mulrine
September 18, 2011 at 5:31 pm
The athletic fields of Easton will never be the same without Don. He was a wonderful grandfather and a source on unending support and encouragement to so many of our children. He will be sorely missed.
Michael,Laura,George and Sallie Dellinger
September 18, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Anderson family. We are all saddened by Don’s passing.
Bill Matos
September 19, 2011 at 9:51 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts to those healing from this passing.
Gerd Wiede & Family
September 19, 2011 at 10:04 am
Ann and Don’s Loving Family
Our family will never foget Don, he was a Wonderful neighbor,
always had a smile & friendly. We have missed not seeing him. Don is at peace now, and I’m certain, he will give our
son Fritz a big hug, in heaven. Our deepest condolences.
Gerd Wiede & Family
September 19, 2011 at 10:16 am
Ann – it is with great saddness to learn of Don’s passing. Our family will never forget him. We have missed seeing him, he was a Wonderful neighbor, always smiling & full of life.
Our prayers go out to you Ann and to Don’s Family.
Our Deepest Condolence.
Philip Davis
September 19, 2011 at 10:17 am
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Judy Fenical
September 19, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Carolyn, Ginger and Families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Don. May memories sustain you in this time of sadness. Our thoughts are with you.
Judy
Valerie Tomiello
September 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm
I am so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving family at this sorrowful time. My deepest condolences.
Val
Denise Rochette
September 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm
My deepest condolences are sent to your families for the loss of your loved one. May God hold you in his arms as he comforts you and lets you know that Don has arrived in the promised eternal Heaven. My prayers are with you. Denise
Warren Wintermute
September 20, 2011 at 3:11 pm
My sincere condolences go out to your family as you go through this sorrowful and hurtful time. May God in all his love embrace all of you in this time of need.
My prayers are with you,
Warren
Bob Levers
September 20, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Ann, Carolyn, Virginia, and family,
My sincere condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Dobriner
September 21, 2011 at 9:15 am
Scott & Kim:
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I have many fond memories of him taking us to ball games and allowing us to build all sorts of creations in your driveway. He was a large part of my childhood and I am gratefull for that. All my best to you. – Scott Dobriner
Roger Conners
September 21, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Anderson Family,
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great guy who I have known for a long time.I always enjoyed talking with him and will always remember him. May he rest in peace.