Walter A. Anderson, age 83, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at his home in Kermit. He was born Tuesday, March 06, 1923 in Corsicana, Texas to the late T.W. and Bessie (Pond) Anderson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Walter married Joyce M. Brininstool on June 6, 1942 in Kermit. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Queen franchises in Kermit, Monahans, and Pecos, as well as Walter's Restaurant in Odessa until she preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. Walter had a Dairy Queen franchise for 57 years and was on the Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council board of directors.
Mr. Anderson graduated from Jal High School in 1940, earning honors as a state champion drummer. He went on to spend two years at Hardin Simmons University, where he was a member of the world famous Cowboy Band. He served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Corp and was a drummer in their band. After moving to Kermit in 1949, Walter became an active member of the Permian Basin community. He was a member of the Downtown Lions Club for 55 years. He was a member of the Odessa and Kermit Chambers of Commerce and an active member of the Ambassadors division in Kermit. He served on the KISD school board for 15 years. He was also involved in American Legion activities.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are two sons: Larry Anderson and wife Diana Vine-Anderson and Perry Anderson and wife Shiela, all of Odessa; two brothers: Jim Anderson of Snyder, TX and John Anderson of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren: Lesa Sanchez and husband Louis of Midland, John Allen Anderson and wife Beverly of Flower Mound, TX, Brian Anderson of Cheyenne, WY, Amy Anderson of Denver, CO, Todd Cullison and wife Audra of Odessa, Matt Cullison and Tisha Corcoran both of Dallas; four great-grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Sanchez and Allison and Quinten Cullison and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce and one brother Joe Anderson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend David Weyant officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and nephews: Carl Brininstool, Mitchell Brininstool, Lindsay Brininstool, Matt Cullison, Todd Cullison, John Anderson, Lesa Sanchez, and Louis Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kermit Ambassadors. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 744 Jeffee, Kermit, Texas or to the Children's Miracle Network at 400 W. 4th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
Walter married Joyce M. Brininstool on June 6, 1942 in Kermit. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Queen franchises in Kermit, Monahans, and Pecos, as well as Walter's Restaurant in Odessa until she preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. Walter had a Dairy Queen franchise for 57 years and was on the Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council board of directors.
Mr. Anderson graduated from Jal High School in 1940, earning honors as a state champion drummer. He went on to spend two years at Hardin Simmons University, where he was a member of the world famous Cowboy Band. He served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Corp and was a drummer in their band. After moving to Kermit in 1949, Walter became an active member of the Permian Basin community. He was a member of the Downtown Lions Club for 55 years. He was a member of the Odessa and Kermit Chambers of Commerce and an active member of the Ambassadors division in Kermit. He served on the KISD school board for 15 years. He was also involved in American Legion activities.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are two sons: Larry Anderson and wife Diana Vine-Anderson and Perry Anderson and wife Shiela, all of Odessa; two brothers: Jim Anderson of Snyder, TX and John Anderson of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren: Lesa Sanchez and husband Louis of Midland, John Allen Anderson and wife Beverly of Flower Mound, TX, Brian Anderson of Cheyenne, WY, Amy Anderson of Denver, CO, Todd Cullison and wife Audra of Odessa, Matt Cullison and Tisha Corcoran both of Dallas; four great-grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Sanchez and Allison and Quinten Cullison and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce and one brother Joe Anderson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend David Weyant officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and nephews: Carl Brininstool, Mitchell Brininstool, Lindsay Brininstool, Matt Cullison, Todd Cullison, John Anderson, Lesa Sanchez, and Louis Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kermit Ambassadors. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 744 Jeffee, Kermit, Texas or to the Children's Miracle Network at 400 W. 4th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
Walter A. Anderson, age 83, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at his home in Kermit. He was born Tuesday, March 06, 1923 in Corsicana, Texas to the late T.W. and Bessie (Pond) Anderson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Walter married Joyce M. Brininstool on June 6, 1942 in Kermit. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Queen franchises in Kermit, Monahans, and Pecos, as well as Walter's Restaurant in Odessa until she preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. Walter had a Dairy Queen franchise for 57 years and was on the Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council board of directors.
Mr. Anderson graduated from Jal High School in 1940, earning honors as a state champion drummer. He went on to spend two years at Hardin Simmons University, where he was a member of the world famous Cowboy Band. He served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Corp and was a drummer in their band. After moving to Kermit in 1949, Walter became an active member of the Permian Basin community. He was a member of the Downtown Lions Club for 55 years. He was a member of the Odessa and Kermit Chambers of Commerce and an active member of the Ambassadors division in Kermit. He served on the KISD school board for 15 years. He was also involved in American Legion activities.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are two sons: Larry Anderson and wife Diana Vine-Anderson and Perry Anderson and wife Shiela, all of Odessa; two brothers: Jim Anderson of Snyder, TX and John Anderson of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren: Lesa Sanchez and husband Louis of Midland, John Allen Anderson and wife Beverly of Flower Mound, TX, Brian Anderson of Cheyenne, WY, Amy Anderson of Denver, CO, Todd Cullison and wife Audra of Odessa, Matt Cullison and Tisha Corcoran both of Dallas; four great-grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Sanchez and Allison and Quinten Cullison and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce and one brother Joe Anderson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend David Weyant officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and nephews: Carl Brininstool, Mitchell Brininstool, Lindsay Brininstool, Matt Cullison, Todd Cullison, John Anderson, Lesa Sanchez, and Louis Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kermit Ambassadors. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 744 Jeffee, Kermit, Texas or to the Children's Miracle Network at 400 W. 4th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
Walter married Joyce M. Brininstool on June 6, 1942 in Kermit. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Queen franchises in Kermit, Monahans, and Pecos, as well as Walter's Restaurant in Odessa until she preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. Walter had a Dairy Queen franchise for 57 years and was on the Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council board of directors.
Mr. Anderson graduated from Jal High School in 1940, earning honors as a state champion drummer. He went on to spend two years at Hardin Simmons University, where he was a member of the world famous Cowboy Band. He served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Corp and was a drummer in their band. After moving to Kermit in 1949, Walter became an active member of the Permian Basin community. He was a member of the Downtown Lions Club for 55 years. He was a member of the Odessa and Kermit Chambers of Commerce and an active member of the Ambassadors division in Kermit. He served on the KISD school board for 15 years. He was also involved in American Legion activities.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are two sons: Larry Anderson and wife Diana Vine-Anderson and Perry Anderson and wife Shiela, all of Odessa; two brothers: Jim Anderson of Snyder, TX and John Anderson of Abilene, TX; seven grandchildren: Lesa Sanchez and husband Louis of Midland, John Allen Anderson and wife Beverly of Flower Mound, TX, Brian Anderson of Cheyenne, WY, Amy Anderson of Denver, CO, Todd Cullison and wife Audra of Odessa, Matt Cullison and Tisha Corcoran both of Dallas; four great-grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Sanchez and Allison and Quinten Cullison and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce and one brother Joe Anderson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend David Weyant officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and nephews: Carl Brininstool, Mitchell Brininstool, Lindsay Brininstool, Matt Cullison, Todd Cullison, John Anderson, Lesa Sanchez, and Louis Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kermit Ambassadors. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 744 Jeffee, Kermit, Texas or to the Children's Miracle Network at 400 W. 4th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
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