Thomas Herbert William Anderson

Thomas Herbert William Anderson 09/30/1943 - 08/17/2024 Thomas Herbert William Anderson passed away suddenly, entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 80. He was a loving and caring son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Tom was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 30th, 1943 to Herbert and Signe Anderson. He spent his childhood years in Bridgeport and Stratford, Connecticut. He was industrious at an early age having 3 paper routes to deliver. Later, he worked in a drug store as a delivery boy and served fountain drinks. For three summers he worked in the lodge at Pilgrim Pines Covenant Camp, in New Hampshire where he got his first hole-in-one. He attended North Park College in Chicago, Illinois, from 1961-1966, majoring in History. His campus job was working in the dining hall, where he met his future wife, Judy. They were married for 55 incredible years. God blessed them with two wonderful children, Sarah (Tom) and Timothy and four grandchildren. In Chicago, he worked for IBM for 13 years, followed by 25 years at the Harris Bank as the Vice President of Operations. He rode the train into work with a group of fellow commuters called the “648 Club”. They became good friends, getting together for breakfast and excellent fellowship. Tom had a deep faith in Jesus and lived it out by caring for others, including lawn mowing, snow blowing for neighbors, and providing transportation for friends to doctor appointments. He served as financial secretary, deacon, usher, church trustee, helped refurbish pastor homes, and played hand bells, as a member of both Northwest Covenant Church in Mount Prospect, Illinois and First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He also enriched his faith by attending Community Bible Study and adult Sunday school for many years. He was a very charitable and giving person who regularly gave donations to many organizations. During his children’s high school years, he generously donated his time to the parent band boosters for the marching band, as president, financial treasurer, and assisting in transportation of band equipment. He was a talented and avid bowler and golfer, who was in the church bowling league for 37 years. His favorite golf course to play was Oak Crest in Norway, MI. Tom was very witty and was always ready with a joke. He loved his family dearly and they were his highest priority. He was happiest when the whole family was together, especially at Spread Eagle, Wisconsin. Visitation will be at First Covenant Church, 125 East H Street, from 1:00 pm—3:00 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with Rev. Chad Harrison officiating the funeral service at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Covenant Church—Missions Committee of Iron Mountain, Michigan, Covenant Point Bible Camp or Covenant Harbor Bible Camp. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Thomas H. Anderson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Thomas Herbert William Anderson

September 30, 1943 - August 17, 2024